The National Taiwan University Ranking has released its 2015 annual ranking of international universities based on the performance of scientific papers from the world’s leading research universities.
Today, the University of Waterloo was named Research University of the Year in the Canadian comprehensive category for the eighth year in a row.
According to Canada's Top 50 Research Universities, published by Research Infosource, Waterloo is first among Canadian comprehensive universities for its research input combined with impact.
Myopia, or near-sightedness, is the most common cause of poor eyesight and its increasing incidence and severity is alarming optometrists and healthcare providers worldwide.
Imagine learning about the science of rockets from someone who actually rode one into space - three times.
That's exactly what happened when the Canadian Rocket Man himself, Colonel Chris Hadfield, came to campus last night to teach a SCI 206 class.
How do rockets work? It's a pretty cool question so let’s make one,” said Hadfield, an adjunct professor with cross-appointments to the Faculties of Science, Environment and Applied Health Sciences.
