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 diverse research, teaching, and learning, we effect social impact 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
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.
Dr. Martin Cooke named Associate Vice-President, Academic
As Dr. David DeVidi (Philosophy) completes seven years as Associate Vice-President, Academic, another Arts professor, Dr. Martin Cooke (Sociology & Legal Studies/School of Public Health Sciences) steps into that role after serving as Assistant Vice-President, Leadership and Strategic Initiatives.
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.
Events
The Gaza Doctrine: Implications for International Law and the future of the Middle East
Neve Gordon introduces the “Gaza Doctrine,” a concept he uses to describe a pattern of modern warfare characterized by mass civilian displacement, significant civilian casualties, and extensive destruction of civilian infrastructure.