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A remarkable legacy lives on at Waterloo Engineering.

Frank Baylis (BASc ’86) & Valerie Baylis (BA ’86) have made a transformative $20M gift from the Gloria Baylis Foundation, honouring the late Dr. Pearl Sullivan with the renaming of Engineering 7.

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Ray Baylis, Dean Mary Wells and Valerie Baylis standing outside of Engineering 7 with the new name of the building the Pearl Sullivan Engineering Building
November 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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To turn waste into clean energy that could power small electronic devices, researchers at @uwaterloo.ca have developed an inexpensive device that generates enough electricity to power a calculator using only waste walnut shells and drops of water: ontariosuniversities.ca/stories/turn... #ONpse
November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Happy Halloween! 👻
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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What happens when Waterloo innovation meets Halloween imagination? Meghan Snyder (BA ’07) & husband John transformed a modest 🎃 patch into Snyder’s Family Farm - home of the legendary Fear Farm, where screams echo every fall night. 😱

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Meghan Snyder wearing a creepy halloween mask sitting on a couch in a dark lit room
October 31, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Researchers at the University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science/Waterloo Eye Institute have developed a new tool, the Waterloo Differential Acuity Test (WatDAT), that helps detect vision problems in children as young as 18 months.

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A better vision test for toddlers | Waterloo News
The development of a new tool for testing the eyesight of children under three could mean more children receive treatment for vision difficulties earlier, leading to positive effects on learning and d...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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On Nov. 5th, drop in to preview and share feedback on the draft Campus Plan!

Just like cities have urban plans, @uwaterloo.ca has a Campus Plan, a roadmap for how our spaces evolve to support learning, research, community, and sustainability.

Session info here: uwaterloo.ca/campus-plan/...
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Listing the events on the Campus Plan site.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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CLASS OF '25: The University of Waterloo welcomed 2,800 new graduates to its alumni club while celebrating their bold new journeys last Friday and Saturday at Fall 2025 Convocation.

Full recap: uwaterloo.ca/news/celebra... | #UWaterlooGrad 🎓
A new grad puts up the peace sign as she takes a selfie with the Chancellor at Fall 2025 Convocation
October 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Meet five exceptional #UWaterloo graduate students crossing the convocation stage this weekend as Class of 2025 valedictorians.

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A Banner of the 5 Fall Convocation valedictorians
October 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Mapping the universe just got easier.

With new emulator, cosmologists can explore data faster than thought possible. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/m... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca
Mapping the universe just got easier | Waterloo News
As the study of the universe evolves and the data sets get larger and more complex, a new breakthrough means researchers can analyze huge data sets with just a laptop and a few hours. Dr. Marco…
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October 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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AI-radar system tracks subtle health changes.

“We see our system as a new kind of vital sign monitor, one that can silently watch for gradual mobility decline the way a thermometer watches for fever.” uwaterloo.ca/news/media/a... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca
AI-radar system tracks subtle health changes | Waterloo News
Engineering and health researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a radar and artificial intelligence (AI) system that can monitor multiple people walking in busy hospitals and long-term...
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October 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Today, #UWaterloo & Google announced a research collaboration that will examine the impact of AI on education and career readiness.

The partnership includes a $1 million research agreement to create the Google Chair in the Future of Work and Learning.

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Google and UWaterloo logos side by side
October 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Tomorrow, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On our campus, the Office of Indigenous Relations will host a number of activities to mark the day. We encourage you to participate in whatever way you're able. Visit uwaterloo.ca/indigenous for details.
September 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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PhD student Anudeep Das awarded $58.1k USD from Open Philanthropy to lead research on stealthy and resilient backdoors in LLMs. Working with Prach Chantasantitam & Gurjot Singh, he will uncover vulnerabilities in LLMs and develop strategies to improve their security.

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L to R: Prach Chantasantitam, Anudeep Das and Gurjot Singh (inset) in the University of Waterloo's Davis Centre.
September 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Another lovely weekend on campus @uwaterloo.ca The sun-kissed leaves are slowly starting to transition from green to orange and yellow.
A maple tree with leaves just starting to turn a lovely shade of orange A path across from Dana Porter Library and the UWaterloo sign
September 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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It’s a beautiful evening for a stroll on campus @uwaterloo.ca #stillfeelslikesummer
The Grad House on a Friday evening. A pathway on campus with Dana Porter Library at night in the distance. Dana Porter all aglow on a balmy September evening.
September 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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The University of Waterloo has jumped to 18th in the world for producing entrepreneurs. 📈

Founders from #UWaterloo raised more than $14 billion USD in venture capital in 2024, according to the latest 2025 rankings by PitchBook.

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Students walking on the main path at the University of Waterloo with a graphic saying "#18 in the world for producing entrepreneurs, up 3 spots since 2024" In 2025 Waterloo has produced: 639 founders, 527 companies and $14B USD raised in capital
September 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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These images, constructed in part by @uwaterloo.ca and Perimeter Institute as part of the EHT collaboration, show how the environment around the black hole may be changing more than we previously thought.

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Even black holes have bad hair days | PI News
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September 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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“Our findings suggest that chronically high stress, measured through hair samples, could help identify children with CPI at the highest risk for developing mental health problems. This opens the door to earlier and more targeted support.” uwaterloo.ca/news/media/s... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca (2/2)
Stress in the strands: Hair offers clues to children’s mental health | Waterloo News
Long-term stress levels, measured through hair samples, may provide important clues about mental health risks in children with (CPI), according to new research from the University of Waterloo. The…
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September 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Waterloo is #7 in CBRE's ranking of tech markets!

Why?

❶ Strong job growth
❷ High concentration of tech talent
❸ A growing region
❹ Diversity

The full report: tinyurl.com/ys2wnesm

Who wants to see this "concept tote"?

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tote bag with the text "San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Waterloo."
September 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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🎮 PhD student Yuzhe You is using video games to make AI more accessible to non-technical users.

🏆 She has received $145K from various scholarships to support her game-changing plan.

🔗 Read more at: uwaterloo.ca/computer-sci...

#womeninstem #UWaterloo #XAI
A person in a black velvet dress and gloves sits at a long wooden table in a historical-looking building
September 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Meet the mascots of #UWaterloo.

Through traditions, legends and beloved characters, Waterloo fosters belonging, connection and pride within its vibrant community.

More: uwaterloo.ca/news/meet-ma... 🖤💛
Waterloo Warriors fans gathered around King Warrior
September 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Promising new method could treat inherited diseases.

Novel treatment uses bacterial virus already in the body to give new hope for combatting deadly genetic disorders. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/p... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca
Promising new method could treat inherited diseases | Waterloo News
An innovative method that uses modified versions of a bacterial virus effective at delivering treatments to human cells shows promise as a more inexpensive and efficient way to treat some deadly…
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September 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Chris Hudson on his publication with colleagues, "Color-dependent retinal blood flow response to visual stimulation evaluated in the healthy human retina using Functional OCT"! https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2810585
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September 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Since 1958, #UWaterloo has distinguished itself with co-op. Today, more than 70% of our students gain up to 2 years of employment experience during their studies.

Ron Ojanpera (BASc ’69) & Elsa Patterson (BES in progress) share how co-op has impacted their careers.

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Two people marching in a parade with a "University of Waterloo Home of Co-op education in Canada" sign Ron Ojanpera (BASc ’69) and Elsa Patterson (BES in progress) talking with each other in front of a co-op timeline
August 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Dr. Jennifer Hunter develops advanced fluorescence imaging techniques to examine individual cell layers, which could lead to earlier retinal disease detection. Learn more about her groundbreaking research: uwaterloo.ca/optometry-vi...
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Highlighting cellular changes in the living eye | Optometry & Vision Science | University of Waterloo
Dr. Jennifer Hunter develops advanced fluorescence imaging techniques to examine individual cell layers, which could lead to earlier retinal disease detection.
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August 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM