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University of Waterloo is a leading global innovation hub that drives economic and social prosperity for Canada and the world.

With more than 41,000 students, we are home to the world's largest co-op education talent pipeline, to game-changing research and technology, and to an unmatched entrepreneurial culture. Together, these create partnerships and solutions to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.

10/10/2026

What happens when a researcher builds the tool they need?

For University of Waterloo Psychology PhD student Jacob Oliveira, a challenge in his own research led to JOLIVE, a no-code platform that helps researchers design and run behavioural studies.

What started as a solution to a research problem has grown into a venture supporting researchers at Waterloo and beyond while helping Oliveira scale his own work from weeks to less than an hour.

Read how a Waterloo Arts student is building better tools for the next generation of behavioural research. 👇

🔗 https://uwaterloo.ca/news/arts/how-waterloo-arts-student-building-better-tools-research |

10/09/2026

Some of the biggest breakthroughs start at the smallest scale.

Across the University of Waterloo - Faculty of Science, researchers are using nanotechnology to develop solutions that could improve our health, protect our planet and shape the future of technology.

At the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, Marianna Foldvari and her team are developing nanoscale delivery technologies that help drugs, vaccines and gene therapies reach their intended targets in the body.

In the Department of Chemistry, Anna Klinkova is designing nanoparticles that use renewable electricity to drive chemical manufacturing, with the goal of creating cleaner, more sustainable industrial processes. Researchers in Adam Wei Tsen’s lab are exploring ultra-thin quantum materials that could enable the next generation of electronics and light-sensing technologies.

Their work highlights how innovation at the nanoscale is opening new possibilities across medicine, sustainability and advanced technology.

More: https://uwaterloo.ca/news/science/how-tiny-technology-changing-industries |

10/07/2026

What started as co-op work terms for Mary McPhee, Emily Pittman and Elodie Xie has become a career helping advance Canada’s legacy in space robotics at MDA Space. Each graduate followed a different path through Waterloo’s Systems Design Engineering program, drawing on hands-on learning, problem-solving and co-op experiences that opened doors to opportunities in Canada’s space sector.

Today, they are supporting missions that range from Canadarm2 operations aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to the next generation of Canadian space robotics. Their journeys highlight how co-op can help students explore new industries, build technical and professional skills, and contribute to complex projects from day one.

Full story: https://uwaterloo.ca/news/three-paths-one-launchpad-waterloo-co-op-canadas-space |

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Waterloo alum Rian Robertson who has won $39,701 and looking for his 4th straight win tonight on Jeopardy! Good luck Rian!

10/05/2026

Curiosity can shape a career and provide a roadmap through uncertainty.

For Jennifer Lee (BA ’91), that curiosity began at the kitchen table, watching her father study stock market tables in the daily newspaper. His explanations of how markets worked sparked an interest in finance that led her to the University of Waterloo and a degree in economics.

More than three decades later, Lee is Senior Economist and Managing Director at BMO Capital Markets, helping make sense of trade tensions, shifting markets and constant headlines. Her approach is rooted in asking a few fundamental questions: What is happening, why does it matter and what might come next?

Drawing on her experience, Lee shares six lessons on navigating change, challenging assumptions and making informed decisions when the future isn't always clear.

More: https://uwaterloo.ca/news/arts/lessons-from-an-economist |

10/03/2026

Meet Isabella Coady, a recent MSc graduate in Public Health Sciences whose work is helping to identify key predictors that drive Code Blacks in Northwestern Ontario.

Code Black events are periods when no ambulances are available for new calls, posing serious risks for public health and those needing urgent care.

Using exploratory data analysis, machine learning, and predictive modelling, Isabella integrated ER, EMS, and climate data to uncover patterns that contribute to emergency system strain.

Learn more: https://uwaterloo.ca/public-health-sciences/profiles/isabella-coady-0 |

10/02/2026

Fall colours, coming to a campus near you soon! 🍁 🍂

09/30/2026

Today the came together to honour the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.

Widespread public commemoration and acknowledgement of the tragic and painful history, continued impact, and intergenerational trauma of Canada’s residential school legacy is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

The University of Waterloo and the Office of Indigenous Relations continue to amplify these truths as we build toward reconciliation — while also recognizing the beauty and resilience of Indigeneity and strengthening our bonds with allies.

As we navigate this complex and meaningful day, we reflect, listen and continue the work toward reconciliation. 🧡

09/29/2026

University of Waterloo engineers have developed a low-cost, customizable 3D-printed filter that removes up to 90 per cent of microplastics from water, offering an inexpensive solution for both residential and industrial uses.

Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments smaller than five millimetres that are increasingly found in drinking water worldwide. Ongoing research suggests they could be linked to health problems including cancer and heart attacks.

The research team used a three-step process to develop a filtration column of stacked, 3D-printed disk filters made from a biodegradable polymer. The columns are easy to produce and customize.

More: https://uwaterloo.ca/news/media/low-cost-3d-printed-filter-removes-90-cent-microplastics |

09/28/2026

The most powerful environmental solutions might come from organisms too small to see.

Microbes are everywhere, in soil, water, waste sites and ecosystems. Across the University of Waterloo - Faculty of Science, researchers are uncovering how these tiny organisms can be harnessed as tools to address complex environmental challenges and drive lasting global impact.

Dr. Laura Hug and her team are exploring how microbial communities can help reduce methane emissions from landfills by oxidizing methane that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere. Their research is helping develop innovative strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfills in our community.

Dr. Jozef Nissimov's research is advancing our understanding of harmful algal blooms and whether manipulating virus-algae relationships could someday help manage blooms rather than simply react to them.

Dr. Jenine McCutcheon and her team are investigating how microbial activity can improve water quality, reduce contamination and support mine waste remediation at active and historic mine sites across Canada.

Full story: http://uwaterloo.ca/news/science/environmental-solutions-we-cant-see |

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