University of Waterloo
@uwaterloo.ca
The official Bluesky account of the University of Waterloo.
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
👏 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...
Honorary Doctorate for Gerard Meijer
Prof. Dr. Gerard Meijer, Director of the Department of Molecular Physics at the Fritz Haber Institute, was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo, Canada...
fhi.mpg.de
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
Real-time brain monitor detects infections earlier | Waterloo News
A research team led by the University of Waterloo has created a new monitoring system to save lives and significantly reduce health-care costs in brain-injury cases through the early detection of…
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.
Gautam Kamath@gautamkamath.com · 2mo agoLaudatio: sigact.org/prizes/g%C3%... Article by @uwcheritoncs.bsky.social comms guy Joe Petrik. Pic's a few years old (you can tell by the gray hairs). He joked, this shot is for when you win the Turing or the Gödel. Didn't think we'd actually get to use it. 7/7 cs.uwaterloo.ca/news/gautam-...
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 wildfire paradox: How social media quickens response but strains resources | Waterloo News
Social media posts are a double-edged sword for public agencies that respond to emergencies such as wildfires. New research from the University of Waterloo shows that while posts by citizens who see e...
uwaterloo.ca
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-...
Forget the Hitchhiker’s Guide — here’s a real map of the universe | PI News
perimeterinstitute.ca
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
New theory reshapes quantum view of Big Bang | Waterloo News
Waterloo scientists have developed a new way to understand how the universe began, and it could change what we know about the Big Bang and the earliest moments of cosmic history. Their work suggests…
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
Walking patterns reveal hidden clues in dementia and parkinson's
Subtle differences in speed, step length and rhythm could offer a low-cost tool for improving diagnosis.
techexplorist.com
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.
The Globe and Mail@theglobeandmail.com · 5mo agoCS 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.
Bacteria to consume tumours from the inside out
Researchers engineer bacteria capable of consuming tumours from the inside out
healthcare-in-europe.com
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?...
In Conversation with Mix and Recording Engineer George Seara
YouTube video by Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo
youtu.be
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
Waterloo researchers turning plastic waste into vinegar | Waterloo News
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have discovered a way to turn plastic waste into acetic acid, the main ingredient of vinegar, using sunlight. The breakthrough offers a promising new…
uwaterloo.ca
