Welcome to the Faculty of Arts, a dynamic community of students, faculty and staff working in and across the humanities, social sciences, and fine, performing and media arts.
Through our diverse range of research, teaching, and learning, we contribute positive social impacts in a culturally complex and technologically driven world. Aligned with the University of Waterloo’s strengths in work-integrated learning, Arts prepares students for life and for work with skills and values that emphasize the welfare of individuals, communities, and the environments in which we live.
News
Economics professor appointed as Sponsored Research Chair
Congratulations to Dr. Tao Chen on his appointment as a Sponsored Research Chair (SRC) — the first internationally sponsored chair in the Faculty of Arts which supports both industry and academic innovation. Chen will conduct modelling that has many applications in areas such as health-tech, financial trading automation, and smart cities.
Congrats to our 2024 Alumni Award winners!
Arts is so proud of our 2024 alumni award winners! Nadia Hohn (BA '01 Psychology) is the Alumni Achievement Award recipient, and Kirsten Mosey (BA '22 Political Science) is the Rising Star Alumni Award recipient. A warm UWaterloo congratulations to them both!
Honouring our PhD graduates
Join us in congratulating our newest group of PhD students! From classes to research to teaching, this degree represents seemingly endless hard work and determination. We're proud of all they have accomplished, and look forward to seeing how they make a difference in the world.
Events
Politicatl Science Speaker Series: Why Can't They Keep Their Darn Promises?
As Canada prepares itself for a federal election, we can all expect to hear a list of promises from each political party that deep down we know will never be kept. Why can't political parties keep their promises? Hear from speak John Milloy.
Matthew Carver presents Hyperstition
Visit Fine Arts professor Matthew Carver's solo exhibition at Christopher Cutts Gallery in Toronto, featuring art from his first graphic novel.
Cupid's Crafty Corner
Our Cupid's Crafty Corner event is happening on Tuesday, February 11th, from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Hagey Hall Hub, Project Cube (HH 2034).
Arts undergrad students only. Hosted by the Arts Undergraduate Office.