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With the University of Waterloo’s strengths in work-integrated learning, Arts prepares students for life and work in the context of rapid technological, social and economic change. Across six schools, our programming and research provides what the world needs: knowledge, perspective and skills for understanding complexity and shaping a better future for humanity.
News
Remembering Professor John North
Dr. John North, professor of English, passed away August 10 at the age of 86, leaving a long legacy as a scholar and teaching at the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Mathieu Doucet named Associate Vice-President, Research Oversight and Integrity
Mathieu Doucet has been appointed Associate Vice-President, Research Oversight and Integrity, effective August 1, bringing significant relevant experience to the role including serving as Chair of the Philosophy Department for the past three years
Renowned Psychology researcher receives $2.57 million grant from Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Congratulations to Dr. Geoffrey Fong on receiving funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research for a new international project looking at the effects of tobacco control policies and smoking reduction in low- and middle-income countries