Jon Parsons

Something that is sorely missing in discussions of mental health and wellness on university campuses is an acknowledgement of the ways that university culture itself contributes to mental illness. According to Dr. Maureen Drysdale, a professor of psychology at St. Jerome’s University and adjunct professor with the School of Public Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo,

Since its release in November 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has caused a stir, with a stream of op-eds and news stories focused on the ways the program opens possibilities for academic misconduct by students. But for professors at the University of Waterloo, interest in the new AI is more about how it can be used in the service of education and how it impacts sectors across the

A Velocity health-technology startup is designing a new kind of self-adjusting socket for prosthetics. The company, Vessl Prosthetics, identified a common concern for many amputees who use prostheses – poor socket fit. As Vessl’s CEO and co-founder Sydney Robinson explains, the limb inside the prosthetic can shrink throughout the day. For many amputees, that can mean a poor

Dr. Jennifer Gillies -Associate director, AccessAbility Services Creating an accessible university is about planning and designing a campus and a student experience that is barrier free. Accessibility is in some respects an approach that takes into account the needs of all. Accommodation, on the other hand, takes on a more individualized focus. Accommodations remove barriers

The University of Waterloo rose three spots in the rankings of the best schools for computer science to take 22nd globally. In electrical and electronic engineering, Waterloo rose four spots to 29th. Rounding out Waterloo’s best showing in the rankings was a finish of 43rd globally in mathematics. The rankings are the latest annual release of the QS World University Rankings

Waterloo rises in QS World University Rankings By Jon Parsons. The University of Waterloo rose three spots in the rankings of the best schools for computer science to take 22nd globally. In electrical and electronic engineering, Waterloo rose four spots to 29th. Rounding out Waterloo’s best showing in the rankings was a finish of 43rd globally in mathematics. The rankings are

When many people think of the University of Waterloo, they think of the sprawling main campus, with its iconic buildings and courtyards, bustling with students. But the University also has satellite campuses spread out across the Region of Waterloo and beyond, including the downtown Kitchener campus of the School of Pharmacy, the Cambridge campus of the School of Architecture

What does it mean to teach with kindness and care? That’s the central theme of the 14th annual University of Waterloo Teaching and Learning Conference, taking place May 3 to 4. Waterloo’s Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) organizes the annual conference, which features sessions and speakers from UWaterloo and other post-secondary institutions. The conference theme on

Dr. Florian Kerschbaum -Professor, David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science -Member, Waterloo Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute The recent announcement by a group of major tech companies about watermarking AI-generated content might have been greeted with a sigh of relief by many, but cybersecurity researchers are already suggesting this new approach has several flaws.

Sean Campbell (MES ’16, PhD in progress) is best described as restless in his work to create a more liveable community for people in Waterloo region. He has devoted his studies, teaching, professional career and his heart and soul to making positive change. “I’m a lifelong Waterloo region resident,” Campbell said. “It’s a great place to live and it’s been exciting to see all