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Sea cucumber-inspired gel could help heal damaged tissue in humans. Waterloo researchers develop a new material that supports tissue regeneration, with promising results in preclinical studies. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/s... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca

Low-cost 3D-printed filter removes up to 90 per cent of microplastics from water. The new customizable filter design could be adapted for household and industrial water treatment. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/l... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca

NUMBER ONE IN CANADA! 💪 The University of Waterloo has been ranked No. 7 globally and No. 1 in Canada for producing successful entrepreneurs in the latest PitchBook University Rankings, marking the first time a Canadian university has earned this distinction. More: uwaterloo.ca/news/waterlo...

A NEW WORLD RECORD‼️ 🚀 Last week, Waterloo’s student rocketry team Polaris launched the highest amateur liquid rocket ever at the 2026 Launch Canada Challenge. What an incredible accomplishment! 👏 @waterlooeng.bsky.social

Yaoliang Yu has won the Faculty of Math Golden Jubilee Research Excellence Award for his contributions to the design & analysis of secure, private and interpretable AI systems. His work on AI trustworthiness combines creativity, technical ability & visionary thinking: cs.uwaterloo.ca/news/yaolian...

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🖤💛 Waterloo’s 132nd convocation honoured 7,349 graduates, highlighting perseverance, community and the shared accomplishments of an extraordinary class. @uwaterlooalumni.bsky.social Full story: uwaterloo.ca/news/congrat... | #UWaterlooGrad

First day of summer 2026 @uwaterloo.ca #nationalindigenouspeoplesday

👏 Prof. Dr. Gerard Meijer, Director of the Department of Molecular Physics at the Fritz Haber Institute, was awarded the "Doctor of Science, honoris causa" by the Faculty of Science at @uwaterloo.ca. We heartily congratulate our director on this distinguished honor! www.fhi.mpg.de/2256061/2026...

Real-time brain monitor detects infections earlier. New monitoring system tracks cerebrospinal fluid at the bedside for faster intervention. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/r... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca

This is June @uwaterloo.ca

Wonderful news! Congratulations to Gautam Kamath and his collaborators on their foundational research on robust estimation being recognized with the 2026 Gödel Prize, the top award in theoretical computer science.

Congratulations to PhD alum Ryusuke Sugimoto on receiving not one, not two, but THREE prestigious dissertation awards: the Eurographics PhD Award, the Alain Fournier PhD Dissertation Award, and the SCA Doctoral Dissertation Award. cs.uwaterloo.ca/news/ryusuke...

From Waterloo to Fiji: Meet the #UWaterloo alum who recently starred on Survivor 50. Kamilla Karthigesu shares behind-the-scenes stories and how co-op prepared her for casting on the hit reality show. 🔗 uwaterloo.ca/news/impact-... @uwaterlooalumni.bsky.social @waterlooeng.bsky.social

Waterloo spin-off founded by professor emeritus uses hydrologic modelling and real-time forecasting technologies to predict how water moves through landscapes. @waterloomath.bsky.social @waterloosci.bsky.social More: uwaterloo.ca/news/reading... | #UWaterlooNews

Vasisht Duddu @vasishtduddu.bsky.social is 1 of 39 outstanding early-career researchers from institutions across the globe to be named a 2026 MLCommons Rising Star, an honour recognizing his contributions to machine learning and systems research. Well done, Vasisht! cs.uwaterloo.ca/news/vasisht...

We spoke with Prof Santhoshini Velusamy about her work in streaming algorithms and algorithmic game theory. In this Q&A she discusses her research, advice for aspiring computer scientists, and what excites her about joining the Cheriton School of Computer Science: cs.uwaterloo.ca/news/q-and-a...

#AcademicSky #emergency Grateful to the @uwaterloo.ca for featuring our #POM research on #wildfire response. As wildfire season approaches, I hope this work reaches more agencies and decision-makers thinking about how to #governpublicattention in crisis response. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/w...

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has created a map of the universe with more than 67 million galaxies, quasars, and stars. Researchers at @uwaterloo.ca and PI have contributed to creating the map and preparing to analyze it. Details: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/forget-...

N. Asokan has been named a University Professor, a prestigious honour conferred by Waterloo to recognize scholarly achievement and international pre-eminence. His work has shaped theory and practice, leading to widely deployed technologies and new research directions: cs.uwaterloo.ca/news/univers...

Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Scott, associate professor of Applied Mathematics and co-director of the Mathematical Biology Laboratory, on his co-receipt of a substantial grant ($1,350,000 US) from the Human Frontier Science Program! Read more here: uwaterloo.ca/math/news/ma...

CIBC is supporting AI research at Waterloo for the first time with a $50k grant. The sponsorship supports William Loh's research on advancing representation learning for complex tabular data, while helping grow national AI talent for the financial sector and beyond: cs.uwaterloo.ca/news/cibc-fu...

New theory reshapes quantum view of Big Bang. Researchers show how the universe’s earliest expansion may emerge directly from quantum gravity. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/n... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca

#UWaterloo has once again earned its place among the world’s leading institutions in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. For the first time since 2021, 15 subjects are now in the global top 100, including 4 in the top 50. More: uwaterloo.ca/news/univers...

Congratulations to Kevin Guo (4B CS), Kai Wen (Kevin) Yang (4A CS) and Kelly Dance (C&O MMath candidate), silver medallists at 2026 ICPC North America Championship! With this second-place win they advance to the 2026 ICPC World Finals this fall in Dubai! cs.uwaterloo.ca/news/waterlo...

A new study shows that subtle differences in walking, especially while multitasking, can help doctors distinguish early dementia with Lewy bodies from Parkinson’s disease. @uwaterloo.ca

Socratica has always revolved around the spark - the moment someone feels compelled to make something & share it. This past weekend, that energy came to life at Socratica's Symposium, where more than 2,500 attendees gathered in a shared story of curiosity & momentum. 🔗 uwaterloo.ca/news/ignitin...

Strengthening the research partnership between @uwaterloo.ca and @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social: Professor Ana Crisan receives $250k from Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to develop MedDataOS, a human-centered AI system to integrate complex head and neck cancer data. cs.uwaterloo.ca/news/ana-cri...

"I arrived in 1991 for the first of three degrees here at the university. Things have changed. But that spirit, the willingness to do things differently, to innovate and focus on having an impact, is what I remember." - Newly appointed President and Vice-Chancellor Bill Rosehart.

CS Prof Marina Meila has been named a Canada CIFAR AI Chair, recognizing her expertise in advancing the theoretical foundations of interpretable & explainable machine learning. In this Q&A, she talks about her research journey, current projects and future directions: cs.uwaterloo.ca/news/marina-...

Dr. Bill Rosehart has been appointed Waterloo’s next President & Vice‑Chancellor, effective July 1, 2026. A three-time Waterloo grad and experienced academic leader, Bill brings deep expertise in research, teaching and student‑centred innovation. Read more: uwaterloo.ca/news/waterlo...

🦠 (B)eating cancer: A research team led by 🇨🇦 @uwaterloo.ca is developing a novel tool to treat #cancer by engineering hungry #bacteria to literally eat tumours from the inside out.

Former CS student, and award-winning mix and recording engineer, George Seara sat down to talk with us about how @uwaterloo.ca guided him to where he is today! Watch here: youtu.be/MZsC9Jo_Mg8?...

How do rockets work? A fire extinguisher is just a small rocket nozzle; a chair & cart make a good spaceship. Does it work in space with no air to push against? The mass blasting out makes me roll. Doesn't need any backstop. Newton's 2nd law. Good to have a landing plan - thanks @uwaterloo.ca!

Waterloo researchers turning plastic waste into vinegar. Sunlight-powered process converts plastic waste into a valuable chemical without added emissions. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/w... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca

Translating music into light and motion with robots. Robots the size of a soccer ball create new visual art by trailing light that represents the “emotional essence” of music. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/t... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca

👀 Big news today for #UWaterloo and postsecondary education across Ontario. The government of Ontario announced a $6.4 billion investment over four years to strengthen the postsecondary sector and support its long-term sustainability. More: uwaterloo.ca/waterloo-bud...

Key Clues 2026 has officially ended! Congrats to geese geese go on winning the Enigma Cup by being the first team to complete the meta and to Rocq-hard Compilers for being top of the leaderboard! And thank you to everyone who participated!!

"Mineral dust accelerating melting of Greenland ice sheet" @uwaterloo.ca via uwaterloo.ca/news/media/m... #water

Did you know your optometrist is likely a #UWaterloo graduate? Or that Waterloo’s School of Pharmacy offers Canada’s only pharmacy co-op program? Waterloo doesn’t just teach — it prepares allied health professionals who improve lives across Canada & beyond. Full story: uwaterloo.ca/news/how-wat...

We are thankful for the support of our sponsors for the 2026 Ontario Summit for Students with Disabilities: @uwaterloo.ca, Alumo (formerly Studentcare), @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social, OCAD University, and Lakehead University thedisabledcolab.com/events

🏆 @uwaterloo.ca's Prof. Pascal Poupart and #CarletonUniversity's Prof. Sriram Ganapathi awarded Coefficient Giving grant to boost AI safety. ⚡With this funding, they aim to make agentic systems safer and more reliable — driving an AI-integrated future. 🔗 Read more at: uwaterloo.ca/computer-sci...

This year, Larry Smith marks 45 years of teaching students to think critically about the world and act courageously to build a better future. For more than four decades, Smith has helped build the University's reputation for innovation and entrepreneurial excellence. 🔗 uwaterloo.ca/news/eweal-e...

Climate change and Christmas Trees!? Check out this seasonal blog by colleagues of mine with @uwaterloo.ca Christmas Tree Lab on how climate projections on ClimateData.ca can help guide decisions on site conditions, irrigation, and species diversification. ow.ly/ZeLQ50XE6tV

This year, Larry Smith marks 45 years of teaching students to think critically about the world and act courageously to build a better future. For more than four decades, Smith has helped build the University's reputation for innovation and entrepreneurial excellence. 🔗 uwaterloo.ca/news/eweal-e...

The University of Waterloo Senate and the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) have approved curriculum changes that include inserting an additional study term after the winter term of second year. #Optometry @uwaterloo.ca @waterloosci.bsky.social uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vi...

New 📰| Understanding changes in iceberg–ship coexistence throughout the eastern Canadian Arctic: 2012–2019 🗻 https://ow.ly/QNjn50XvHFl Discover the info for policy decisions surrounding vessel navigation through known iceberg locations. #UofOttawa University of Waterloo Carleton University

Cracking the code of complexity. Waterloo researcher Cameron Seth is breaking down the world’s hardest computer science problem piece by piece. uwaterloo.ca/news/mathema... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca

Al-generated evidence is increasingly appearing in court cases and judges say they are not ready. Research Professor Maura R. Grossman warns that generative Al has democratized fraud and courts must shift from "trust but verify" to "don't trust and verify." NBC News: www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...

Cameron Seth is breaking down the world’s hardest CS problem piece by piece. “What I’m doing is looking at a series of smaller problems related to the broader P vs. NP problem. Essentially, what I’m asking is if we can solve these other related problems,” Cam says. uwaterloo.ca/news/mathema...