University of Waterloo

You’re probably familiar with the University of Waterloo’s world-renowned incubator, Velocity, but did you know that Velocity also leads student programming and resources on campus? Students exploring entrepreneurship can get support from…

University of Waterloo is leading an interdisciplinary team to identify and treat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – better known as forever chemicals – in water systems affecting more than 2.5 million Canadians. PFAS, are a new…

Caregivers who consume digital media for relaxation are more likely to engage in negative parenting practices, according to a new multinational study. The new study led by the University of Waterloo aimed to investigate the relationship…

Socially vulnerable groups are at greater risk from climate-change-caused flooding because of systemic disadvantages, according to a new study.The study also reveals that neighbourhood-level racial or ethnic, economic, social, and…

This summer’s fires, floods and heat waves have reinforced what we already know — the effects of climate change are happening now and the need for action is urgent. But what steps should be taken to mitigate and adapt are often not well…

Climate change is such a huge issue that it can be difficult to even know where to start.It involves sophisticated science and mountains of data, as well as social, political and economic implications that intersect with various academic…

As the Ontario housing market enters a potentially volatile phase, new research from the University of Waterloo shows how tax policy has proven ineffective in controlling prices. The report specifically looked at market behaviour of the…

When scientists unveiled humanity’s historic first image of a black hole in 2019 – depicting a dark core encircled by a fiery aura of material falling toward it – they believed even richer imagery and insights were waiting to be teased…

Tangible rewards motivate employees when they’re easy to use, pleasurable, unexpected, and distinct from salary, a new study found.A recent survey of firms in the United States revealed that 84 per cent spent more than $90 billion…

Climate change is such a huge issue that it can be difficult to even know where to start.It involves sophisticated science and mountains of data, as well as social, political and economic implications that intersect with various academic…