UWaterloo statistics courses accredited by Statistical Society of Canada

The University of Waterloo Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science has announced that its courses are now accredited by the Statistical Society of Canada. With this, UWaterloo undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in applying for an A Stat Accreditation will face fewer barriers and be able to follow a streamlined process for achieving […]

Several postsecondary institutions have announced new program pathways that will create new opportunities for students. Holland College and Humber Polytechnic came together to create a direct pathway from Holland College’s Music Performance program into a Humber Bachelor of Music Degree. Humber has also renewed a pathway agreement with Northeastern University in Toronto that enables polytechnic […]

With National Indigenous Peoples Day falling on a Saturday this year, several institutions held special events and shared resources in advance of the weekend. Institutions such as NorQuest College, the University of Waterloo, and Vancouver Island University held special celebrations with food, dances, and cultural learning opportunities. Dalhousie University hosted a morning smudge. MacEwan University […]

A report from the office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) of Ontario has found that the vending machines that were formerly installed on the University of Waterloo’s campus breached privacy rights. The machines, which were removed from campus in February 2024, were found to have recorded a video image of the buyer in […]

The University of Waterloo’s WatSPEED has partnered with the Vector Institute to launch a pilot program to accelerate AI adoption for professionals. The Managing AI Projects program will teach professionals—such as managers, team leads, and functional experts—to lead AI initiatives more efficiently and increase business competitiveness. Participants will learn strategies for planning, leading, and delivering […]

The University of Guelph-Humber’s Early Childhood Studies program has launched Walking with Children, a five-year initiative supported by the Flanagan Foundation that develops culturally-grounded curriculum rooted in Indigenous worldviews of childhood. Led by Humber Polytechnic Professor Maya-Rose Simon, an Anishinaabeg from the Chippewa Tribe of Sault Ste Marie, the project emphasizes land-based education and intergenerational […]

A bomb threat on Friday resulted in the temporary closure of buildings at the University of Waterloo and Western University. “Police received reports of a threat made against multiple locations across the country, including the University of Waterloo’s school of pharmacy building,” said Waterloo Regional Police Service spokesperson Bradley Hickey. CTV News reports that Western […]

Several postsecondary institutions are hosting local K-12 students on campus for special STEM-themed events and hands-on learning opportunities. Assiniboine College will be holding the “Spend a Day – Technology Edition” event, where students can participate in hands-on experiences in the college’s technology programs. Cambrian College hosted over 100 high school students at its annual Women […]

The University of Waterloo is working with Major League Baseball’s Baltimore Orioles to develop PitcherNet, an AI system that uses video footage to assess pitcher biomechanics. The tool uses 3D modeling and machine learning to replicate the complex motion analysis typically generated by systems that are only available in select stadiums. Additionally, PitcherNet will enable […]

Postsecondary institutions across Canada are drawing attention to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people on Red Dress Day. Several institutions, including Mount Saint Vincent University and the University of Prince Edward Island, installed displays to encourage learning and reflection. Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, the University of Manitoba, and the University of Waterloo are […]