Polaris is now the highest amateur liquid rocket ever launched, setting a new record at the 2026 Launch Canada Challenge
Internationally recognized scholar joins Waterloo to strengthen global leadership in German culture and literary studies
A novel sensor, combining simplicity and sustainability with a significantly expanded signal reach, promises to open new frontiers for the Internet of Things
University of Waterloo public health researcher Dr. Shannon Majowicz contributed research to the new WHO estimates, which cover the global burden of foodborne disease between 2000 and 2021.
In 1968, experts warned that hundreds of millions of people would die of starvation. Yet, as Sir Andrew Steer reminded the audience of this in his TD Walter Bean Public Lecture, the grim prediction never came true. Instead, as the world’s population doubled, food production tripled. An outcome that was far from accidental.
Although modest in size, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a massive impact on the Canadian economy. Their owners employ 90% of the Canadian private-sector workforce and make up most of the companies in Canada. But beyond business, these entrepreneurs are increasingly recognized as key actors in driving social, economic and environmental value for community well-being both in Canada and around the world.
Heatwaves are an increasing threat in Canada, especially to vulnerable populations, including those with pre-existing health conditions, children, the elderly and those who lack the resources to beat the heat. Irfhana Zakir Hussain, a PhD candidate in the School of Public Health Sciences and Systems Design Engineering, is working to predict and map which Waterloo neighbourhoods are most at risk of harm during heatwaves using new and existing data.
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the global economy, WatSPEED is helping Canadian business and technology leaders strategically position themselves for the future.
Determined not to let her education be derailed, she built a new future in Canada — earning top grades, forging international research collaborations and producing award-winning work in sports analytics at the University of Waterloo.
Kinesiology and Health Sciences Professor Lora Giangregorio has been awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Bone Health and Exercise Science, with a funding allotment of $1.4 million.
She also received a $75,000 grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) that is associated with this CRC.