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In an era where climate change is more visible than ever — rising urban temperatures, extreme weather events and increasing instances of poor air quality from wildfire smoke — the demand for accurate and trustworthy information is critical.…

Traditionally, the faculties at Waterloo can seem quite siloed in terms of their organizational structure, but last year the faculties of Environment, Engineering and Math teamed up to break the mold. Together, they offered the first…

University of Waterloo researchers have been awarded more than $3.3 million to support research infrastructure and solutions to societal challenges through Canada Foundation for Innovation and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council…

University of Waterloo researchers are leading health innovation in Canada including master’s student Nicholas Levinski who is currently using soft robotics in the Waterloo Microfluidics Laboratory to enhance treatment for patients living…

Hydrilla verticillate (hydrilla), one of North America’s most invasive species, was found for the first time in Canada. Dr. Rebecca Rooney, a biology professor, and members of her Waterloo Wetland Laboratory were surveying a secluded…

A new study by University of Waterloo researchers found that the majority of young people on social media were dissatisfied with their bodies. Researchers say this is a global issue. Negative body image, or body dissatisfaction, occurs…

As technology increasingly transforms business strategy, it is crucial for senior leaders to stay ahead of the curve. The University of Waterloo’s Tech Horizons Executive Forum, brought to you by WatSPEED and hosted by CIBC, returns this…

Leveraging co-op opportunities, Waterloo students have been making a huge impact across various industries including business, technology and health. Many of these breakthroughs occur at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids),…

Scribenote, an AI-powered medical scribe that saves veterinarians up to two hours a day by transcribing their notes, has raised $8.2 million in seed funding. The investment round was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with additional…

Waterloo researchers are renowned for challenging perspectives in their pursuit of truth and to produce knowledge that leads to transformative solutions for humanity to thrive in a complex future. Although universities are…