Societal Futures

Monday, February 3, 2025

Public health researchers receive new CIHR funding

by Faculty of Health

Drs. Geoff Bardwell and Zahid Butt, both researchers in Waterloo’s School of Public Health Sciences, have received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) in the latest competition

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Debunking myths about GMOs

by Jordan Flemming, University Relations

For years, you've been warned about "Frankenfoods" lurking in your grocery store, but what if everything you thought you knew about GMOs (genetically modified organism) was wrong? Despite overwhelming scientific consensus on their safety and benefits, genetically modified foods remain one of the most unfairly villainized innovations in modern agriculture.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Stepping into a bold future

by Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor

Humanity is in a transformational period in history resulting in challenges that have never before been faced. Bold and curious pioneers are needed to find solutions that are acceptable, workable and scalable. Those who are willing to think differently, ask questions and challenge the status quo.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Uncovering the invisible side of tech

by Darren Mc Almont, University Relations
Lai-Tze Fan

Dr. Lai-Tze Fan
Professor, Sociology and Legal Studies
> Canada Research Chair in Technology and Social Change
> U&AI Lab

Digital technologies play an integral role in our everyday lives, and since the rapid growth shows no signs of slowing down, Dr. Lai-Tze Fan cautions about the many invisible aspects to the technologies we use.