Technological Futures

Engineers from the University of Waterloo are harnessing artificial intelligence to help doctors better see and control a non-invasive cancer treatment and, in the process, save lives.

Their imaging system will allow for the safer and more effective use of high-intensity, focused ultrasound to destroy a wide range of cancerous, often deadly, tumours.

From humble beginnings as a small room tucked away on campus, the University of Waterloo’s Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) Lab opened its doors today to a new facility that will serve as a home for the university’s next-generation metal 3D-printing research.

Launched in 2017, Waterloo’s MSAM Lab has become the largest metal additive manufacturing (AM) academic facility in Canada and is one of the most comprehensive facilities of its kind in the world.

In partnership with the Royal Society of Canada, the University of Waterloo is hosting the Celebration of Excellence and Engagement (#COEE2023) from November 15 to 18 in Waterloo.

The University will be welcoming 200 researchers from across Canada to discuss the future of health, well-being and equitable care.

Equipping business leaders with valuable insights on how companies, governments and society are adapting to the rapid pace of technological change was front and centre at the inaugural Tech Horizons Executive Forum on Wednesday.

Hundreds of executives attended the sold-out event in Toronto with a unique, University of Waterloo-curated perspective that showcased the innovative lessons learned by business leaders managing the world of technological disruption.

Every year, around 10 million people contract tuberculosis (TB) — a treatable disease where bacteria attack a patient’s lungs. Globally, only about half of those who contract TB yearly are diagnosed. Many other people with TB are undiagnosed and untreated, partly due to a lack of access to quality health-care systems, particularly in resource-limited settings and among marginalized groups.  

The University of Waterloo welcomed Rogers Communications leadership to campus today to celebrate the renewal of the Rogers 5G partnership to advance 5G research and development in Canada.

According to the World Health Organization, by 2050, those aged 60 years and older will number approximately 2 billion, a significant rise from 900 million in 2015. In response to the aging global population, health-care systems confront the immense challenge of catering to the requirements of older adults, presenting challenges for individuals, health-care providers, caregivers and the institutions serving them.

On November 2 the Faculty of Mathematics will host the second-ever Research Discovery Days, an event that showcases cutting-edge faculty and student research and facilitates partnerships with industry leaders and the larger community.

Seeking unbiased opinions is challenging in today’s fast-paced news cycle. Some news sources leave out important facts, inadvertently skewing public perception on current events.

Ground News, an alumni company from Velocity, University of Waterloo’s startup incubator, is combatting this with the launch of a new tool powered by artificial intelligence. The tool will help readers quickly understand a story from multiple perspectives so they can spot media bias when they read it.