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Monday, August 10, 2026

Pilotless planes for the hardest-to-reach places

by Darren McAlmont, University Relations

Waterloo-founded startup scaling autonomous fixed-wing aircraft to expand transportation access in remote, infrastructure-limited environments across Canada and beyond

Monday, August 10, 2026

Bereavement notice

by University Relations

The University of Waterloo is deeply saddened by the passing of Seo Hyun (Sean) Lee, a graduate student in the Department of Pure Mathematics.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Waterloo recognized nationally for advancing Black inclusion in Canadian higher education

by Pamela Braza Pitman, Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

The Scarborough Charter recognizes Waterloo’s ongoing commitment to addressing anti-Black racism while creating more inclusive opportunities and programs.

Friday, July 31, 2026

Simantic scales from Waterloo startup to global AI hardware innovator

by Sam Charles, University Relations

Waterloo founders are transforming how firmware is built and tested, with support from Velocity and the University of Waterloo's entrepreneurial ecosystem

Monday, July 27, 2026

GeoSafe empowers communities to plan for a changing climate

by Angelica Marie Sanchez, University Relations

Waterloo PhD candidate develops a platform that turns complex climate and natural hazard data into actionable insights for informed decision-making

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Hidden risks in AI data centres spark new battery safety research

by Sam Charles, University Relations

As lithium-ion systems scale up globally, Waterloo researchers are investigating fire hazards and solutions to protect critical infrastructure

Monday, July 20, 2026

Made by Waterloo: Why the future of robotics is being built in Waterloo

by Sam Charles, University Relations

Alumni‑founded Clearpath shows how local talent, research infrastructure and values position Canada to lead in advanced robotics