We’ve all had assumptions about UW before coming here. Some of it starts in high school, some during applications, and some stick around even after you’ve accepted your offer. At some point, you start to wonder what’s actually […]
After three years of organizing and negotiations, CUPE Local 5524, the union representing graduate student workers and sessional instructors at UW, has finally ratified collective agreements for its members. The new agreements for Unit 0 and Unit 1 […]
If you have recently found your usual study spot in the Science Teaching Complex (STC) rearranged or blocked off entirely, you are not alone. Over the past month, students have had to navigate shifting seating layouts and temporary […]
UW is no longer using X, formerly known as Twitter, which they announced in a post on Feb. 27.
Before this announcement, the university posted periodic updates about closures, safety alert systems, and power […]
Goose Trials carries seven games designed specifically for university students, all wrapped in UW’s iconic goose theme. The games include tests of reaction time, pathfinding, number memory, aim training, and the notoriously challenging Tower of Hanoi. While reaction […]
Budget cuts to janitorial staff and services at UW have led to growing concerns over the sanitation and cleanliness of campus grounds.
A bulletin from UW Plant Operations in March 2025 announced that the […]
With AI becoming an everyday part of learning, UW courses are evolving to balance the responsible use of technology.
At the administrative level, David DeVidi, Academic Associate Vice President, explained that the university is intentionally avoiding one-size-fits-all […]
The decision to pursue a university education is built on dedication, achievement, and, often, significant financial planning. For aspiring students across Canada, a university’s commitment to student aid is a key factor, and UW has consistently stood out […]
According to Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), UW’s psychology department ranks among the top five in Canada, and within the top 100 globally. This distinction was earned through ARWU’s rigorous research-focused criteria which include the presence of […]
The engineering faculty received a $20-million donation from the Gloria Baylis Foundation, which will help to advance technology and healthcare and rename the Engineering 7 building.
UW alumni and foundation founders Frank Baylis (BASc ‘86) and Valerie […]
