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University of Waterloo Acknowledges Outstanding Supervisors of Graduate Students
Three Awards of Excellence in Graduate Supervision were recently announced recognizing faculty members from the Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics.
“As an institution, we are committed to creating environments in which…
University of Waterloo Research Identifies Gaps in Understanding Links Between Indigenous Health and…
Though matters of climate change, biodiversity loss and Indigenous Peoples’ health and well-being are often considered separately, the three are linked in innumerable ways.
While people worldwide are experiencing the impacts of…
University of Waterloo Cross-Disciplinary Team Develops New Contact Lens Material with Potential as…
A cross-disciplinary University of Waterloo team has developed a new contact lens material that could act as a bandage for corneal wounds while releasing drugs in a controlled manner to help the eye heal faster.
Typically,…
University of Waterloo’s WatSPEED Introduces New AI Program to Revolutionize Canadian…
In a bid to support the improvement of health care in Canada, WatSPEED, the University of Waterloo’s professional and executive education division is launching a cutting-edge program — Leveraging AI to Improve Health Care in…
University of Waterloo: Co-op Students of the Year Make Significant Contributions to Their…
In 2023, the University of Waterloo Co-op Students of the Year made significant impacts including designing a new Ontario food security program, analyzing a waste collection calendar and creating a quality-of-life tool for at-risk patients.…
New Earthworm Species Discovered in Odisha’s Eastern Ghats by CUO: A Breakthrough in…
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the Central University of Odisha, Koraput, in collaboration with scientists from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, have unearthed two previously unknown species of Megascolex…
Waterloo Celebrates Achievement of Five Early Researcher Awards Recipients
The Ontario government recently announced funding for five University of Waterloo faculty members to advance their research projects. The announcement was made as part of an investment into Ontario-based researchers whose projects…
University of Waterloo Hosts Inaugural Hub for Sustainability Integration Conference
The impact of climate change on the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability and business was explored on Thursday during the inaugural Hub for Sustainability Integration Conference.
The conference, held at the Delta Hotel in…
Researchers Identify Issue That May Be Impeding Common Chemotherapy Drug
Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research have found two enzymes that work against the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine, preventing it from effectively treating pancreatic cancer.…
University of Toronto Receives $10 Million from Ontario Government for Modernization of…
Canada’s ability to respond rapidly to emerging infectious diseases is taking a step forward with a $9.9-million investment from the Ontario government to support critical research infrastructure updates to the Toronto High Containment…