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Being Black And Free in the 21st century
Black freedom isn’t an abstract phenomenon, says Communication Arts professor Naila Keleta-Mae. Her multi-year Black And Free Research-Creation project examines experiences of Black freedom as expressed through art and performance.
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How the pandemic will open the door to an
AI and robotics revolution
While many people hope to get back to normal after the pandemic, economics professor Joel Blit (MASc ’99) sees an unprecedented opportunity for Canada to transform its economy — and emerge from the public health crisis stronger than before with innovative policies and investments that embrace change.
Read more about Blit's research on automation and the economy
Being Indigenous and having “reconciliation” in your job description
Ojibwe from Waywayseecappo in Manitoba, Savanah Seaton is focusing her psychology master's research on helping employers create workplaces where Indigenous employees can feel a sense of belonging and fully contribute their untapped knowledge, skills and abilities.
Read more about Seaton’s work on reconcilliation in the workplace
From mommy blues and tutus to a deal with a Dragon
Sarah Cheng (BAFM ’08, MAcc ’09) stepped into the Dragons’ Den with her five-year-old daughter while eight months pregnant. The Waterloo alumnus pitched her small business, Bluish, and ended up striking a deal from Canadian investor Arlene Dickinson.
New research shows we can train ourselves to be wise
Anyone can build wise reasoning skills by practicing a third-person, self-reflection technique, finds new research from psychology professor Igor Grossmann. While it’s actually an ancient practice, his new study provides evidence-based insight into how this method fosters wisdom in daily life.
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Arts graduate students are 2021 GRADFlix champs
Waterloo’s annual GRADFlix competition resulted in two Arts students placing first and third for their research videos. Anna Murynka (MA candidate, Psychology) took first place for her video “Mediums for self-help” and Ben Szoller (PhD candidate, Religious Studies) placed third for his video “Catholic social and ecological teaching in Canadian farming communities.”
African capital for African innovation
As a serial entrepreneur, Iyinoluwa “E” Aboyeji (BA ’12) creates initiatives that are built on a foundation of improving opportunities for Africans. Today his ventures have some of the best fund performances in the world, with 147 per cent in annual recurring revenue.
Canada Research Chairs will advance equity and justice in two key areas of Canadian society
The Government of Canada recently announced the 2020-25 Canada Research Chairs (CRC) including two scholars from the Faculty of Arts whose work will help to affect social change and equity. Alana Cattapan, a professor in Political Science, is a CRC in The Politics of Reproduction. Logan MacDonald, a professor in Fine Arts, is a CRC in Indigenous Art.
