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University of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 02/09/2026
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...
The University of Waterloo sign and DP Library pictured on a beautiful fall day
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University of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 24/08/2026
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
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Waterloo's David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science @uwcheritoncs.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
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...
Professor Yaoliang Yu with arms crossed and smiling in Waterloo's Davis Centre
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University of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 23/06/2026
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
A student raises the heart symbol as she crosses the stage at convocationStudents hugging outside in the BMH Green after convocation
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
First day of summer 2026 @uwaterloo.ca #nationalindigenouspeoplesday
Sunset on campus behind the student life centreSunset and pink clouds from the Indigenous Outdoor Gathering Space

View of the sunset from the Indigenous Outdoor Gathering Spacesunset over the trees and fields of the north campus
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Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society @fhi-mpg.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
👏 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...
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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...
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U15 Canada @u15ca.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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
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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…
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University of Waterloo Low Vision Service @uwlowvision.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
This is June @uwaterloo.ca
flowers on campsModern Languages courtyardDana Porter yellowThe Dorney Garden
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Waterloo's David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science @uwcheritoncs.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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.
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Waterloo's David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science @uwcheritoncs.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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...
Left to right: Professor Toshiya Hachisuka, Dr. Ryusuke Sugimoto, Professor Christopher Batty in Waterloo's Davis Centre
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University of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 11/05/2026
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
Kamilla Karthigesu gets her flame extinguished by Jeff Probst on Survivor 50
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University of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 29/04/2026
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
Peter Forsyth inside the Davis Centre
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Waterloo's David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science @uwcheritoncs.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
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...
Vasisht Duddu in Waterloo's Davis Centre
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Waterloo's David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science @uwcheritoncs.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
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...
Professor Santhoshini Velusamy stands in front of a blackboard
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Dr. Garros Gong 🇨🇦 @drggong.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
#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...
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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...
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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
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-...
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Forget the Hitchhiker’s Guide — here’s a real map of the universe | PI News
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Waterloo's David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science @uwcheritoncs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
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...
University Professor N. Asokan in Waterloo's Davis Centre
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Waterloo Math @waterloomath.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
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...
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Waterloo's David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science @uwcheritoncs.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
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...
William Loh, a PhD student at the Cheriton School of Computer Science, in Waterloo's Davis Centre.
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U15 Canada @u15ca.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
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
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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…
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University of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 26/03/2026
#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...
The entrance of the Davis Centre
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Waterloo's David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science @uwcheritoncs.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
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...
Left to right: Professor Troy Vasiga, Kevin Guo (4B Computer Science), Kai Wen (Kevin) Yang (4A Computer Science), and Kelly Dance (Combinatorics and Optimization MMath candidate). 

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Tech Explorist @techexplorist.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
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
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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.
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University of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 23/03/2026
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...
The main Symposium stage inside of the Centre in the Square
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Waterloo's David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science @uwcheritoncs.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
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...
Professor Ana Crisan in Waterloo's Davis Centre
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University of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 12/03/2026
"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.
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Waterloo's David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science @uwcheritoncs.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
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-...
Professor Marina Meila in front of a blackboard while holding a tablet
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University of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 09/03/2026
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...
Dr. Bill Rosehart headshot
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Healthcare in Europe @healthcare-europe.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
🦠 (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.
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Bacteria to consume tumours from the inside out
Researchers engineer bacteria capable of consuming tumours from the inside out
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Waterloo Math @waterloomath.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
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?...
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In Conversation with Mix and Recording Engineer George Seara
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Chris Hadfield @cmdr-hadfield.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
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!
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U15 Canada @u15ca.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
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
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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…
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U15 Canada @u15ca.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
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
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Translating music into light and motion with robots | Waterloo News
A system developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo lets people collaborate with groups of robots to create works of art inspired by music. The new technology features multiple wheeled…
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University of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 12/02/2026
👀 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...
The University of Waterloo sign on main campus with the Dana Porter Library in the background in winter
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Waterloo Math @waterloomath.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
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!!
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Canada WaterPortal @waterportal.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
"Mineral dust accelerating melting of Greenland ice sheet" @uwaterloo.ca via uwaterloo.ca/news/media/m... #water
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Mineral dust accelerating melting of Greenland ice sheet | Waterloo News
Large-scale melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet is irreversible and happening at a rapid rate, and now a new international study is the first to understand why. A University of Waterloo scientist and a...
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University of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 16/01/2026
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...
A collage of health care activities from UWaterloo grads
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The Disabled CoLab @thedisabledcolab.com · 11/01/2026
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
A brightly coloured grid depicting different students with disabilities and text reading "Ontario Summit for Students with Disabilities - Saturday, February 7, 2026 - thedisabledcolab.com/events".
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Waterloo's David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science @uwcheritoncs.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
🏆 @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...
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University of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 26/11/2025
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...
Larry Smith clasping his hands together while delivering a lecture as students look on in the background
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Trevor Murdock @tqmurdock.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
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
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ClimateData.ca – ClimateData.ca provides high quality climate data and resources to help Canadians make decisions in a changing climate.
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University of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 26/11/2025
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...
Larry Smith clasping his hands together while delivering a lecture as students look on in the background
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University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science @uwoptometry.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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...
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Curriculum changes to include additional term | Optometry & Vision Science | University of Waterloo
Optometry school curriculum changes will be built into the whole program to better prepare students for the future of the profession
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FACETS Journal @facetsjournal.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
New 📰| Understanding changes in iceberg–ship coexistence throughout the eastern Canadian Arctic: 2012–2019 🗻 ow.ly/QNjn50XvHFl Discover the info for policy decisions surrounding vessel navigation through known iceberg locations. #UofOttawa University of Waterloo Carleton University
Photo by Hubert Neufeld on Unsplash.
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U15 Canada @u15ca.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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
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Cracking the code of complexity | Waterloo News
New research from the University of Waterloo is making inroads on one of the biggest problems in theoretical computer science. But the way to do it, according to Cameron Seth, a PhD researcher…
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Waterloo's David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science @uwcheritoncs.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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...
Research Professor Maura R. Grossman in Waterloo's Davis Centre
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Waterloo's David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science @uwcheritoncs.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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...
PhD candidate Cameron Seth in front of a blackboard
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Waterloo Math @waterloomath.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Key Clues 2026 is quickly approaching! Watch as Josephine breaks down one of her puzzles from the 2025 challenge and then register your team for the 2026 challenge: keyclueschallenge.uwaterloo.ca youtu.be/byHZBzZnc_s?... #PuzzleHunt #KeyClues2026
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Key Clues Decoded: Josephine Explains
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U15 Canada @u15ca.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
How AI can track hockey action from faceoff to finish. University of Waterloo researchers make big strides in hockey analysis using game video. uwaterloo.ca/news/media/h... #CdnPSE @uwaterloo.ca
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How AI can track hockey action from faceoff to finish | Waterloo News
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed two innovative artificial intelligence (AI) systems that significantly improve how hockey games can be analyzed using video footage without…
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University of Waterloo @uwaterloo.ca · 04/11/2025
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. More: uwaterloo.ca/news/eweal-h...
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
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