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February 22, 2021

Mapping the globe and creating a better world

From disaster response and recovery to vaccine delivery, two Waterloo alumni are harnessing AI for social good

April 29, 2021

Personalizing cancer treatment through machine learning

Computer science researchers find way to customize cancer vaccines to provide more effective treatment

February 8, 2021

Quantum future: Recovery will depend on keeping information secure

Waterloo quantum startup is working to secure information in a post-pandemic future with businesses increasingly dependent on the internet

February 8, 2021

Using mobile phone sensors and drones for a zero-carbon future

Amelia Holcomb wanted more than a great job at a large tech company. Now the grad student is researching how technology can measure forest carbon

February 8, 2021

The mathematics of life and death in a global pandemic

Mathematical models have driven decisions on how to best stop the spread of COVID-19. New models are now helping leaders determine who should get vaccinated first

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March 9, 2023

Computer scientists paint a picture of six decades of movies

Researchers say data science may eventually help predict a film’s success

March 7, 2023

Six women, six reasons why WISA’s a game-changer

Meet the multidisciplinary team tackling the multi-faceted challenge of sustainable aeronautics

January 30, 2023

New mathematical model shows how the body regulates potassium

Mathematical model conceptualizes the relationship between kidneys and muscles

University of Waterloo students pose with their self-driving race car in Las Vegas.

January 24, 2023

Clocking a personal best

University of Waterloo teammates top 150 mph with their autonomous race car in Las Vegas

Transformative Health banner image with robotic hand and augmented reality glasses

January 23, 2023

Congratulations to the Graham Seed Fund recipients

Ten Waterloo research projects will receive funding to develop health-care solutions

January 18, 2023

OneButtonPIN increases security for blind and low-vision tech users

New authentication method helps protect data from privacy attacks

A doctor holding an MRI result of the brain

January 16, 2023

Using machine learning to predict brain tumour progression

Waterloo researchers use MRI data to further personalize cancer medicine

January 11, 2023

Waterloo leads university and industry consortium to advance Canada’s security and defence

A team of computer scientists at Waterloo is leading the $1.5 million multi-partner consortium.

January 3, 2023

'This must be our top priority'

University of Waterloo methane researchers team up in urgent battle against climate change

December 20, 2022

Our top 12 trending stories of 2022

From a return to in-person celebrations to health and technology breakthroughs, we look back on some of the year’s highlights

Compiled photos of the seven winners of the Banting and Vanier awards

November 30, 2022

Latest Vanier Graduate Scholarships and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships announced at Waterloo

Prestigious research awards go to seven University of Waterloo graduate and postdoctoral researchers

Data Trends, Opportunities and Challenges panel

November 29, 2022

Artificial intelligence needs good data to grow the future

Academics and entrepreneurs invited by Canada’s top data steward to partner with government for future growth