People curious about the world of quantum science will be able to learn from University of Waterloo researchers when the doors to the Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre open to the public on Saturday.
TORONTO, Ont. (Tuesday, September 17, 2013) – Greater transparency, better communication and increased accountability are needed to improve the police complaints system, says a report from the Ontario Police Complaints Forum, released today at Scadding Court Community Centre (SCCC).
Behind every big idea, there’s an entrepreneur who brings it to life and you couldn’t ask for better inspiration than Jack Dorsey, the visionary behind two wildly successful startups.
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation today recognized a professor at the University of Waterloo for her work in the area of global environmental and food policy by awarding her a prestigious Trudeau fellowship.
Professor Jennifer Clapp, from the Department of Environment and Resource Studies at Waterloo, conducts research that looks at the effect of global trade, financial markets and investment on world hunger and the environment. She is Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security and Sustainability.
WATERLOO, Ont. (Friday, September 13 2013) — This Sunday, Kitchener-Waterloo’s first green hair salon and spa is taking their craft to the streets in support of UW WELL-FIT, a free 12-week exercise program focused on restoring and improving the physiological well-being of those going through cancer treatment.
UW WELL-FIT is operated within the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo.
Waterloo, Ont. (Wednesday, September 11, 2013) – A world-class facility that could lead to the creation of new wireless technologies for use in smartphones, cars, and beyond, opens at the University of Waterloo this week.
Considered one of the best in the world for testing electromagnetic devices, the Centre for Intelligent Antenna and Radio Systems (CIARS) features four interconnected indoor laboratories, one outdoor lab, and a highly advanced computational facility.
(Waterloo, ON – September 9, 2013) Community members and media representatives of the Kitchener-Waterloo region are invited to join with CBC morning show host Craig Norris and local researchers in a discussion on the public impact of the crisis in science and research policy in Canada.
WHO: Moderator: Craig Norris (CBC)
Panelists: Dr. Melanie Campbell (Physics, University of Waterloo); Dr. Jeffrey Jones (Neuroscience, Wilfrid Laurier University); Dr. David DeVidi (Philosophy, University of Waterloo)
WATERLOO, Ont. (Friday, September 6, 2013) – A professor from the University of Waterloo who is an expert in human rights and race relations in Canada has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).
Professor Jim Walker of the Faculty of Arts received the honour after his peers selected him from a list of exceptional candidates. He teaches in the Department of History at Waterloo.
Andy Thibodeau (centre) is a keynote speaker during this year's Orientation events.
Orientation is the hallmark of a first-year student’s university experience.