November 5 to 11 is Veteran’s Week in Canada, a time to commemorate Canada’s veterans and service members, past and present. This includes those who gave their lives so we can live in a free, democratic, and inclusive society.
The solution to Canada’s housing crisis seems simple: build more affordable homes fast. But like many real-world solutions, that’s easier said than done.
What if your gym routine consisted of gliding across a forest, skewing fruits like a ninja, or racing on a Formula 1 track?
That’s the vision behind Hiro, a Waterloo-based startup that is gamifying physiotherapy exercises for children with disabilities — by including people with disabilities at the research’s core.
Deep within the structure of the Mathematics and Computer building (MC) at the University of Waterloo lies one of the most sophisticated and important digital research computing systems in Canada. The newly refreshed system, named Nibi, recently replaced the Graham supercomputer.
The University of Waterloo has long been a key driver of innovation, fostering entrepreneurs whose ventures shape industries and enrich communities — with alumni leading some of the region’s most vibrant and creative businesses.
100 years after the publication of Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business alumnus Kristen Fajardo has released a novel of her own – a speculative, queer cyberpunk reimagining of the American classic.
Book author may not be a typical career trajectory for a Global Business and Digital Arts (GBDA) grad, but Fajardo says her background in user experience (UX) and her work in the tech industry have informed both the content of the novel and the entrepreneurial strategies she’s used to market it.
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.
Fall 2025 Convocation was a vibrant celebration of achievement, perseverance and community at the University of Waterloo. Across five ceremonies, the campus came alive with cheers, applause and heartfelt moments as thousands of graduates crossed the stage to mark the culmination of their academic journeys.
Their success is a testament to their strength and adaptability, and the ceremonies reflected the pride felt by families, friends, faculty and staff who supported them along the way.
Fall 2025 Convocation is more than a celebration — it’s a powerful reminder of what’s possible when dedication meets opportunity.
This year’s graduating class began their academic journeys during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, overcoming unforeseen challenges with resilience and determination. As 2,800 graduands prepare to cross the stage, six undergraduates reflect on their most memorable experiences and offer advice for future Warriors.
Convocation is more than a ceremony — it’s a celebration of perseverance, growth and achievement. Each year, family, friends and the University of Waterloo community come together to honour graduates as they cross the stage and step into the next chapter of their journeys.
For the second year, graduate students have been selected as valedictorians for fall convocation ceremonies. These exceptional scholars have not only excelled in their academic pursuits but have also made meaningful contributions to their communities through research, leadership and service.