UW seeks new Board of Governors members
The University of Waterloo is inviting nominations for external governors for its Board of Governors for terms beginning in 2025. The Board of Governors, which plays a crucial role in the university’s governance, is seeking individuals with specific […]
Students feel university is not ensuring safety amid Chem Club allegations
Then second-year student Annie (name changed for privacy) joined the UW Chemistry Club (Chem Club) in fall 2022 looking for a community of like minded people. While initially finding the club welcoming, she said she soon found herself […]
Staying active: A week of fitness classes at UW
One thing I will always remember about my elementary school gym teacher is his constant reminder of the importance of getting 60 minutes of physical activity daily. While I never grew to be an athletic person, because of […]
A curious case of UW business and accounting
Every day you may encounter something that surprises you, and leaves you wondering why things would be this way.
UW’s business is quite peculiar in that regard — why is there no exact business school for UW? […]
Waterloo researcher awarded $2 million to study harms of vaping
This past July, David Hammond of Waterloo’s school of public health sciences was awarded a $2 million grant by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Heart and Stroke and Canadian Lung Association to examine the health impact of […]
Paws and relax: Destress with Dogs event brings comfort to Waterloo students
On July 31, the SLC was transformed into a puppy haven as students gathered for the highly anticipated Destress with Dogs event. Organized in collaboration with National Service Dogs (NSD) and hosted jointly by the Women’s Centre and […]
Tool or conscious entity?: New study by UW professor explores surprising views on AI like ChatGPT
A recent study by UW assistant psychology professor Dr. Clara Colombatto and her colleague, Dr. Steve Fleming, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London, reveals that two-thirds of people surveyed believe that artificial intelligence (AI) tools […]
From real estate to firefighter safety: UW students win their share of $20,000 at Velocity Final Pitch competition
On July 25, UW hosted the Velocity Final Pitch competition which showcased UW student creativity and innovation and brought together eight dynamic teams competing for four $5,000 prizes. With an impressive starting pool […]
WUSA to hold responsible partnerships and investments referendum
Eight years ago, a referendum was held to determine if UW should sever ties with Israeli institutions, most notably, Technion. Ethical Collaboration, part of the Palestinian Solidarity Action Group, gathered 4,000 signatures to petition for this referendum. The […]
