Societal Futures

Monday, February 10, 2025

Waterloo partnership with Windmill Microlending empowers skilled newcomers 

by Emma Pavlovich, WatSPEED

The University of Waterloo is teaming up with Windmill Microlending, a national charity dedicated to supporting skilled immigrants and refugees, to help newcomers successfully integrate into Canada’s workforce.  

This partnership is designed to close the gap between skilled newcomers and the Canadian job market. Through financial support and tailored educational opportunities, it provides the resources needed to unlock the potential of this diverse population.  

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.