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February 5, 2021

If employers want to attract young people, job postings should focus on how the role contributes to positive organizational impact

Job postings that focus on how work can be meaningful and contribute to organizational impact draw more interest and result in higher-quality job applications from young people, according to recent research.

February 1, 2021

Long-term care homes must balance risks and benefits to mental health during lockdowns

Long-term care residents, isolated because of the COVID-19 pandemic, are at increased risk for negative mental health outcomes, but new research from the University of Waterloo shows those outcomes can not only be measured, but mitigated, with thoughtful interventions informed by data.

January 28, 2021

Disposable gloves can be used up to 20 times with the right disinfection method

Single-use, medical-grade gloves could be safely reused up to 20 times when using certain disinfection methods – a welcome piece of news for frontline healthcare workers facing PPE shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 25, 2021

Q and A with the experts: One year of COVID-19 in Canada

One year ago today, the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Canada.

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February 25, 2021

Social media helped spread misinformation during pandemic

Social media use during the early days of the pandemic increased the amount of misinformation about the virus, but also helped spread that misinformation far and wide.

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February 18, 2021

With spring around the corner, Canadian cities score an uninspiring C+ on flood preparedness

Many cities have made little progress to limit their risk of flooding over the past five years

February 10, 2021

Q and A with the experts: Why do we look for loopholes in COVID-19 restrictions?

Is it human nature to break the rules?  Are people just sick of COVID-19 restrictions?

February 8, 2021

New research shows we can train ourselves to be wise

People can build wise reasoning skills by practicing a distanced, third-person, self-reflection technique, according to new research from the University of Waterloo.

February 3, 2021

Indigenous entrepreneurship program comes to Waterloo

St. Paul’s University College rolls out training initiative for Indigenous students

January 21, 2021

Q and A with the experts: Limiting news intake while staying engaged online

When we can’t be physically close to anyone, social media helps keep us connected. But during these difficult and busy times, social media can also be a mentally exhausting place. Too much news intake can trigger feelings of anxiety and depression.

We asked Professor Shana Macdonald, an expert in social media, to remind us of how to limit our news intake while staying engaged and connected virtually.

January 18, 2021

Ontario universities create fellowship to increase diversity in engineering and technology

Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) Momentum Fellowships address an urgent need to encourage and support the pursuit of graduate studies by under-represented groups.

January 12, 2021

Just say the word: New voice tech could run home appliances

Household appliances and other devices could be operated with simple voice commands using highly efficient new artificial intelligence technology.

January 11, 2021

Q and A with the experts: Busting common myths about mRNA vaccines

The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have fueled both hope and falsehood. Here, Professor Kelly Grindrod debunks the most common myths she and her colleagues have heard about the new COVID-19 protection.

January 7, 2021

Q and A with the experts: Pfizer and Moderna vaccine FAQs

The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are being administered across Canada to priority groups.

We spoke to pharmacist and drug expert Professor Kelly Grindrod to answer some commonly asked questions about getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

January 6, 2021

University of Waterloo joins forces with National Research Council of Canada to boost industrial 3D printing

The collaboration will build on the relationship between Waterloo and the National Research Council at a new facility in Mississauga that was officially inaugurated on November 16. 

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December 30, 2020

Vivek Goel among recipients of Order of Canada

President-designate, two alumni and a professor emeritus are among honourees

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