Tag: university of waterloo
UW at the Canadian Olympic Trials
Two members of the University of Waterloo’s swim team — third-year student Lukas Wormald and first-year student Aidan Iapicco — competed at the Canadian...
UW students develop mental health tracker
With reports of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on mental health, the need for mental health resources is being advocated for on a large scale....
Ontario University Reopening Plans, How does UW compare to its peers?
The Ministry of Colleges and Universities announced on July 16 that post-secondary institutions should prepare to resume in-person instruction and on-campus activities.
Universities will still...
Student Athlete Spotlight: Philippa Reid
Philippa Reid, a second-year biomedical engineering student, committed to the University of Waterloo women’s rugby team in May 2020, just as she was finishing...
UW Students Living in Residence must be Vaccinated against COVID-19
On July 22, the University of Waterloo announced that students will be required to be vaccinated in order to live in residence buildings.
The change...
Canada’s first autonomous bus rolls out
As early as this fall, students at the University of Waterloo will be able to ride the WATonoBus — the first driverless shuttle bus...
Student Athlete Spotlight: Alivia Schill
Alivia Schill, a second-year social development studies student, began university in fall 2020. Although her first season as a rugby recruit was cancelled due...
One-on-one with spring 2021 arts valedictorian: Kyle Rowe
After years of relentless hard work, sleepless nights, and running away from geese, convocation is a significant milestone for most University of Waterloo graduates....
Expert Q&A: Vaccine hesitancy and the Black community
In a Q&A conducted by the University of Waterloo, researchers said there is no evidence that side-effects from COVID-19 vaccines are different for the...
Face coverings can increase distress experienced by people with social anxiety,...
Findings from University of Waterloo researchers suggest that mask-wearing, a protective measure against disease transmission, can increase distress experienced by individuals with social anxiety.
“I...