Tag: pandemic
Lessons from the pandemic
With the first world-wide plague of the 21st century seemingly under control and everything slowly going back to “normal,” this is a great time...
Bracing for the pandemics of the future
An interdisciplinary team of graduate students and researchers at the University of Waterloo is developing an AI-powered monitoring system to prepare for future pandemics.
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How to exercise safely now that gyms are open
It’s finally the time of year everyone’s been waiting for: PAC and CIF are open for all your fitness needs.
After a long closure due...
Are students ready for a full transition to in-person learning?
In an email sent to University of Waterloo students and staff on Jan. 21, Vivek Goel, president and vice-chancellor, UW, announced a transition to...
UW updates research and international travel guidelines
For the majority of the COVID-19 pandemic, international travel for academic purposes at the University of Waterloo has been prohibited, but not anymore. As...
Remote learning extended until February
On Jan. 17, the University of Waterloo announced an extension to the current remote learning and working arrangements until at least Feb. 7.
The announcement...
Why are gyms closing yet again?
One thing you have probably heard at least once during these early days of 2022 is “New year, new me.” The New Year is...
Waterloo region prepares for arrival of Omicron variant
On Nov. 26, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant known as Omicron. The variant originated in South...
Recreational on-campus activities to keep students in shape
The University of Waterloo has been seeing a gradual return to campus, and with it, comes the reintroduction of recreational activities. While students are...
Resources offered by the UW Library
Finals season has never been easy, however, using the right resources can help ease the anxiety experienced during this time and keep you on...