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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
Researcher joins Arts as newest AMTD postdoctoral scholar
The Faculty of Arts welcomes Dr. Emma Brandt, a new postdoctoral fellow working in Communication Arts who began in her role on September 1, 2024.
Dr. Geoffrey Fong honoured for world-leading public health research by Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
Dr. Geoffrey Fong has been announced as a 2025 inductee of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in recognition of outstanding achievements and impact on health.
Empowering women in academia: University of Waterloo PhD student wins prestigious P.E.O. Scholar Award
PhD student Karmvir Padda from the Department of Sociology and Legal Studies has been awarded the P.E.O. Scholar Award for her contributions to the field of sociology and research on online radicalization and extremism.