Welcome to the Faculty of Arts, a dynamic community of students, faculty and staff working within and between fields in the humanities, social sciences, and fine, performing and media arts.
With Waterloo’s strengths in work-integrated learning, Arts prepares students for living and working in a world of rapid technological, social and economic change. Across six schools, our programming and research build knowledge and perspective to address complexity and help shape a better future for humanity.
News
Empowering the next generation of political scientists
Political Science recently hosted the Experiences in Political Science Poster Symposium, a vibrant showcase of undergraduate student research and experiential learning. The event served as the culmination of PSCI 424, a Student-Led Individually-Created Course (SLICC) designed to bridge the gap between abstract political theory and real-world application.
Psychology Discovery Conference 2026 brings student research community together
The annual Psychology Discovery Conference continues to grow with the 2026 edition featuring more than 80 research presentations by undergraduate and graduate students — highlighting the breadth of psychological science at Waterloo while creating space for students to present, connect, and learn across disciplines.
GBDA student Giang Tran named Arts Co-op Student of the Year
Congratulations to Giang Tran on being named Co-op Student of the Year in Arts! The awards recognize Waterloo co-op students whose work terms exemplify innovation and impact. Read more about her work.