On Monday, Sir Michael Marmot, renowned public health researcher, will explore this topic in a free lecture at the University of Waterloo.
Ever wonder why some people can’t get enough of horror movies and others can’t get far enough away from them?
It turns out that the brain of a horror movie fan doesn’t react in the way one would expect when shown images of violence and gore, according to James Danckert, a professor in Waterloo’s Department of Psychology.
The School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) at the University of Waterloo will host the round table discussion entitled, Communicating Sustainability in a Polarized World.
More than 300 guests will attend from business, government, the Aboriginal community, non-governmental organizations, academe, the legal community and the media.
Women with bad backs have renewed hope for better sex lives now that a groundbreaking study from the University of Waterloo has revealed the best way to minimize back pain during sex.
Newly published findings—part of the first-ever study to document how the spine moves during sex —outline which sex positions are best for women suffering from different types of low back pain.
The findings—part of the first-ever study to document how the spine moves during sex—outline which sex positions are best for women suffering from different types of low back pain. The new recommendations follow on the heels of comparable guidelines for men released last month.
The milestone event showcases the largest number of science activities in its history, adding a touch of Halloween fun.
School-aged kids can pan for gold, extract banana DNA, explore a giant cell, concoct slime from household products and jump inside a giant soap bubble, all while learning about chemistry, genetics, momentum and gravity.
Families are also invited to attend the popular Chemistry Magic Show at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., featuring about 20 fascinating demonstrations.
The diplomats will present their countries’ perspectives on recent history and current developments.
The panel, 100 Years since WWI: Dictatorship and Democracy in an Age of Extremes, is open to the public. The discussion will offer commentary and reflections on a century of extremes, including the rise of Italian fascism and Soviet communism, the world economic crisis of the 1930s, the rise of Nazi power leading to World War II, the fall of the Iron Curtain, the Cold War and peaceful revolutions.
It’s about the size of a smooth stone you could tuck into a pocket. Someday it might knock down a Goliath of a problem.
Chemistry Professor Shirley Tang and her research team are developing a hand-held device that finds harmful pathogens in food or water. The first wave of users would range from inspectors in gleaming meat-packing plants to health officials working in developing-world villages that draw drinking water from dubious sources.
They will learn about the different programs of study in engineering and exciting career opportunities in the field.
Please note that due to high demand, registration is now closed, but media are invited to attend.
Location: William G. Davis Centre and Engineering 5
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue
Waterloo, Ontario
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2014
Time: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
For the seventh year running, the University of Waterloo is Research University of the Year among comprehensive universities in Canada, according to rankings published by RE$EARCH Infosource Inc.
The University of Waterloo, which attracted more than $166 million, reported a 22 per cent annual increase in research funding - the biggest jump for the 50 universities ranked.