News
Turning table scraps into biodegradable, single-use plastics
Researchers are using bacteria that eat food scraps to create a new kind of fully biodegradable plastic that reduces waste and could be less expensive to manufacture than current plastics are.
Building resilience through innovation: University of Waterloo research showcased at leading conservation conference in Toronto
Members of Professor Nandita Basu’s Global Water Sustainability and Ecohydrology Lab presented pioneering strategies to protect Great Lakes waters at the Latornell Conservation Symposium in Vaughan, ON, held from October 8-9, 2024.
University of Waterloo climbs to No. 1 University in Canada for water resources in global ranking
The University of Waterloo has claimed the No. 1 position in Canada for water resources and climbed to 24th globally in the 2024 ShanghaiRanking’s Global Rankings of Academic Subjects—its highest position to date. Rising from 25th last year, the ranking underscores the university’s performance and reputation in water resources, a field critical to addressing escalating climate change and water security challenges worldwide.
Events
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative – Challenges and opportunities for freshwater cities in an era of transformation
As part of the Water Institute's Webinar Series: The Value of Water in Canada
Phillipe Murphy-Rhéaume, Chief Development Officer, The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, presents: The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative – Challenges and opportunities for freshwater cities in an era of transformation.
WaterLeadership | Sharing Science: Clear language writing
As part of the Water Institute's WaterLeadership training series, the Water Institute, presents, Sharing Science: Clear language writing.
WaterLeadership | Leverage Your Strengths to Grow Your Water Career
Leverage Your Strengths to Grow Your Water Career
