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The Waterloo Magazine turns its final page
The story of the Waterloo Magazine is a tapestry woven with threads of history, community, innovation and evolution.
Protecting wildlife, one road at a time
Bordering Lake Erie and extending across Norfolk County, Long Point Region hosts many internationally recognized protected natural areas and is a refuge for many species at risk.
WWII codebreaker and mathematician Tutte honored with stamp
Royal Mail celebrates combinatorics pioneer and WWII hero Dr. William T. Tutte with stamp commemorating 80 anniversary of V-E Day Waterloo professor and WWII codebreaker Dr. Willi
Planting the seeds for innovation and curiosity
Ask a 10-year-old in Waterloo region about the University of Waterloo and they may tell you about the time they played with Nao or Talos, the humanoid robots housed in Waterloo Engineering's RoboHub.
Making virtual reality more accessible
A team of researchers from the University of Waterloo have created a method that makes virtual reality (VR) more accessible to people with mobility limitations.
Restoring oil wells back to nature with moss
Researchers use moss in new method capable of restoring peatlands damaged by oil and gas exploration In what could represent a milestone in ecological restoration, researchers have implemented a met
Sustainability vs. Growth? Why not both
Environment In her work on water-food-energy resource management, Dr. Leah Jones-Crank explores the possibilities of pursuing economic development and conservation in local and global communities Are economic development and environmental conservation at odds?
A decade of empowering Canadians to become flood resilient
Flooding is the most frequent natural disaster in Canada with 2 in 10 Canadian homes at risk. The impacts of flooding stretch from coast to coast, but most people don't know they are at risk or what to do, and all sectors need to be part of the solution.
Reimagining patient care through diversity and inclusivity
An observation during a co-op work term has inspired a group of students from the University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy to develop an innovative and inclusive tool that can help pharmacists source medications that meet specific dietary restrictions more effectively.
Connecting Waterloo’s best students with Canada’s best companies
Chris Albinson, co-founder and managing partner of Canadian venture capital fund True North Fund and co-founder of C100, says Canada is at a critical juncture in its continuing evolution as a global innovator.
From action movies to urban planning
A research team led by Waterloo Engineering has developed a faster, cheaper way to create large-scale, three-dimensional (3D) computer models of urban areas, technology that could impact fields including urban planning, architectural design and filmmaking.
From awareness to action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People
The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People is recognized annually on May 5.
Velocity Up Start powers the next generation of business leaders
When an idea takes flight, it can soar - especially when it is supercharged. The University of Waterloo has long been known as one of Canada's most innovative universities and ranks number one amongst Canadian universities for producing the most successful entrepreneurs with undergraduate degrees.
A look behind Hong Kong’s successful transit system
As cities around the world struggle to expand their public-transit systems to accommodate their growing population, one city is uniquely rising to the challenge proving that profit, sustainability and good urban planning go hand-in-hand.
Automation isn’t replacing auditors, it’s rewriting the job description
As automation and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to reshape the workforce, the University of Waterloo is at the forefront of finding solutions for this challenge.
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