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Vivek Goel @UWaterlooPres

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Kicking off Fall 2025 Convocation this morning. Chancellor Jagdeep Singh Bachher and I wish all the best to our #UWaterloo graduands and the Toronto @BlueJays today. #UWaterlooProud #WorldSeries #WANTITALL
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Canada’s edge in AI isn’t just labs or funding — it’s our people. In the Toronto Star, David Agnew (Seneca Polytechnic) and I call for a bold Canadian AI strategy that gives every Canadian the skills and access to thrive in an AI-powered future. bit.ly/4oTAfRG

How Canada can succeed in the global AI race by playing to its strengths — its people

As leaders of two post-secondary institutions preparing the next generation, we urge the government to articulate a bold, distinctly Canadian AI strategy.

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Join me at @UWaterloo’s #TechHorizonsExecutiveForum on Nov 10 at @CIBC Square, Toronto. Hear from top CEOs, innovators and researchers as we explore how tech and AI are reshaping business, leadership, and the global economy: bit.ly/41b5WM5

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New research from Waterloo shows that across cultures, people tend to trust their own judgment more than outside advice—even when making difficult decisions. uwaterloo.ca/news/people-dis…
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Congratulations to RxFood's Elizabeth Choi (BASc ’06) and Jeffrey Alfonsi (BASc ’06) on today’s feature in The Globe and Mail. Another proud Systems Design Engineering-founded company from the University of Waterloo. @uwaterlooalumni tgam.ca/4kTSxz9

An AI app is helping diabetics count carbs with photos of their food – and major health care...

More than 200,000 Canadians have downloaded the RxFood app, helping the Toronto company quadruple its revenue in 18 months

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"Each year, universities support more than 400,000 jobs and contribute more than $45-billion to Canada’s economy," yet most remain ineligible for federal infrastructure funding. A timely op-ed from @univcan on why universities should be included in Canada's infrastructure plans.
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Universities are ready to help Canada solve its infrastructure and housing challenges. What’s needed? ➡️ Student housing treated as Canadian housing ➡️ Campus infrastructure eligible for federal support ➡️ Fewer barriers to get projects moving Grab a copy or read here to learn why it's time to treat universities as partners in nation building: tinyurl.com/mr38tvf3 #CdnPSE #HigherEd
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Congratulations to Dr. Jimmy Lin for this excellent work. This is exactly what is needed to help make AI tools more accessible to the broader population. bit.ly/46DXyrU

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Dr. Joshua Pulsipher, a Chemical Engineering professor, is developing modelling that use machine learning to incorporate data to more accurately uncover meaningful patterns and predictions. Find out more uwaterloo.ca/news/new-techno…

New technologies may hold the key to climate resiliency | Waterloo

Forecasting and tracking wildfires and flooding is extremely complicated as multiple variables are involved. Weather, topography and groundwater flows are just some of the elements that need to be

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We are fortunate to be a community of diverse cultures, each with its own traditions and customs. Together, they enrich our campuses and support equity, inclusion and mutual respect.
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On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we are honoured to recognize and celebrate the traditions, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in our region and across Canada.
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Entry level jobs aren’t vanishing because of AI – but they’re changing. Universities can prepare students by continuing to focus on teaching the human skills AI can’t easily replicate. Thanks @thechrisws for the thoughtful discussion. theglobeandmail.com/business…

AI adoption is upending the job market for entry-level workers

While AI can increase efficiency and reduce costs, it can come at the expense of training workers for higher-level roles, experts say

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I was honoured to be invested into the #OrderOfOntario tonight in the company of people making such important contributions to their fields and to the province. Thank you @CFifeKW for joining me at the investiture ceremony.
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16 Jun 2025
Congratulations to @UWaterlooPres on receiving the Order of Ontario, the Province’s highest civilian honour. This honour recognizes excellence in service and contributions which have shaped the province’s history and place in 🇨🇦 @UWaterloo #onpoli
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Congratulations to all our new #UWaterloo alumni! We are grateful to our community, their family and friends, for celebrating with us this week. @uwaterlooalumni
President Goel and Chancellor Bachher pose in front of the graduating class at Faculty of Engineering convocation inside the Physical Activity Complex.

ALT President Goel and Chancellor Bachher pose in front of the graduating class at Faculty of Engineering convocation inside the Physical Activity Complex.

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Honoured to have chaired the External Expert Review Panel on preventive health care guideline development in Canada. This work lays the foundation for a more connected, inclusive, and actionable approach to preventive health in Canada. Read the report: bit.ly/4kKuXp6

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Congratulations to our 2025 Waterloo valedictorians and fellow graduates, who now join a powerful network of more than 255,000 alumni who are making an impact on the world. bit.ly/45nfzu9

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In response to recent devastating wildfire seasons in Alberta, a new #UWaterloo tool is helping communities in the province determine, reduce and better manage their risk as forecasts suggest these events will become more frequent. bit.ly/4dSKq3M

Scorecard measures gaps in wildfire preparedness | Waterloo News

In response to recent devastating wildfire seasons in Alberta, a new tool is helping communities in the province determine, reduce and better manage their risk as forecasts suggest these events will

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As a leader in sustainability research and education, #UWaterloo has been a catalyst for environmental innovation, solutions and talent for over 50 years. We are proud to celebrate World Environment Day today.
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Discover how the University of Waterloo brought together a dynamic group of thinkers, leaders and changemakers to discuss the evolving role of philanthropy in building resilient communities, talent pipelines and a future shaped by purpose. bit.ly/4mFm41n
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June is National Indigenous History Month — a time to honour the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples while reflecting on colonialism’s legacy and our responsibility to advance truth and reconciliation. Read more: bit.ly/4dIB9vh
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Pride Month is a time for joy and reflection. I’m proud of the steps we’ve taken to create a more inclusive campus—and we're just getting started. Across our campuses, join us in celebrating Pride this month with numerous events, activities. Read more: bit.ly/4dJcCWM

Pride month is a time to celebrate, and also a time for reflection |

Across our campuses, we celebrate Pride this month with numerous events and activities. This month is about recognizing who we are as a community and ensuring our 2SLGBTQIA members are seen and

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