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
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.
Another Franklin Expedition discovery is widely covered by international media
The latest Franklin Expedition research by Anthropology's Dr. Douglas Stenton and Dr. Robert Park about the fate of one of its crew quickly gained international attention, thanks to ongoing fascination with the tragic expedition's history and lore.
Events
Exploring Careers in the Arts: Alumni Panel
Are you curious about the diverse career paths open to Arts graduates? Do you want to learn how other Arts students have made their mark in the world of work after graduation? Come hear from UWaterloo’s Arts alumni at this exclusive panel discussion.
Indigenous Speakers Series presents Jordan Jamieson
The Indigenous Speakers Series is honoured to present artist singer-songwriter, Anishinaabe knowledge keeper, and archaeological researcher Jordan Jamieson.
Why value-less symbols are more likely to spark international conflicts
What international issues become national interests worth fighting for, and why? In her upcoming article in the American Political Science Review, Professor Soyoung Lee of Yale University argues that, contrary to conventional wisdom, issues without clear economic value, such as barren lands, are more likely to be perceived as national interests and hence more likely to trigger international conflicts.