Ideas start here
Ideas start at the University of Waterloo, and the Office of Research helps convert ideas into opportunity.
The Office of Research is the university's central point connecting scientists on campus or associated with Waterloo to opportunities for funding and a variety of services, including commercialization. Office of Research staff support researchers through the many phases of research including ethics review and managing funds.
Research is an integral and intensive area at Waterloo. In 2016-17, faculty, staff, and students attracted more than $205 million from public and private sources to fund research across a spectrum of challenges. Waterloo's strength in research excellence is supported by partnerships with industry, creating opportunities that generate new knowledge and further Canada's economy.
News
- Apr. 17, 2018Partnership leads to aviation e-learning course
While many industries today are facing decline, the commercial aviation industry faces a different challenge. According to a recent study by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a projected increase in airline passengers is expected to double the size of the industry over the next 20 years. However, there aren’t enough aviation professionals trained or in training to meet that demand. In response, a Waterloo professor has partnered with ICAO to offer a free aviation course that’s available to anyone anywhere in the world.
- Apr. 12, 2018Quantum radar will expose stealth aircraft
New $2.7 million project funded by Department of National Defence will develop technology for quantum radar.
Stealth aircraft in the Canadian arctic will be no match for a new quantum radar system.
- Apr. 11, 2018$90,000 awarded to Waterloo researchers
Two University of Waterloo researchers have been awarded $90,000 through Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF). They are:
Events
- Apr. 25, 2018Symposium on Aging Research (SoAR) 2018
With a focus aging research, Symposium on Aging Research (SoAR) is a one-day meeting for graduate students from any discipline to present on and dialogue about aging research with fellow students, faculty, research partners and older adult community members. Our 2018 event will feature a keynote address by Dick Moore, Toronto Senior Pride Network, on LGBTQ issues in aging. Come join us for exciting rapid fire presentations, posters and podium presentations from fellow graduate students conducting aging research!
- May 1, 2018Research Talks: Driving the future of autonomous vehicles and responsible innovation
Join four researchers at the next Research Talks for a panel discussion about knowledge, history, and research for Waterloo staff, faculty, and students:
- Heather Douglas (Associate Professor, Philosophy, Associate Director, Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy, and Waterloo Chair in Science and Society): Responsible innovation
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Sebastian Fischmeister (Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering): Safety and security of real-time software and autonomous driving
