Ideas and actions

Welcome to the Faculty of Arts, a dynamic community of students, faculty and staff working in and across the humanities, social sciences and creative arts. Our ideas and actions are propelled by curiosity, creativity, and a deep commitment to contribute to a better world.

News

  1. June 16, 2022SSHRC grants announced for Arts researchers

    The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada has just announced the latest round of grant recipients, including 15 Faculty of Arts researchers. Have a look at their project titles and you will see relevance and potential for positive social impacts. Congratulations to our scholars!

  2. June 3, 2022Congratulations to our newest PhDs!
    PhD graduate with family

    A doctoral degree is the ultimate culmination of hard work and dedication. From countless hours attending seminars and conducting research, to TA'ing courses and preparing a dissertation, our PhD students have shown grit and determination from the outset. While the pandemic may have impacted the way research and courses were conducted, it cannot take away from the monumental accomplishment of completing a doctoral degree.

  3. June 2, 2022Celebrating class of 2022 Bachelors of Arts
    gold medal held by blue lab gloves

    This Spring Convocation the Faculty of Arts proudly celebrates our undergraduate class of 2022, who represent the vast majority of graduands walking across the convocation stage. As part of our multiple celebrations of grads and honourees, we warmly congratulate the distinguished Arts undergraduates receiving special awards and honours.

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Events

  1. July 6, 2022Alumni in the Hub: How International Exchange Can Benefit Your Undergrad and Career

    Alumni in the Hub: How International Exchange Can Benefit Your Undergrad and Career

    Are you looking for ways to enhance your undergrad and your future career, and to gain new experiences? Are you unsure of the various study/work abroad opportunities and resources that lie within the University of Waterloo? With the world opening again, it’s the perfect time to explore different travelling opportunities that can benefit you and your future career.

  2. July 15, 2022Conversations Café: Careers in Public Service
    Conversations Cafe 2022: Careers in Public Service

    Are you interested in working in Public Service?

    Join us as we chat with Arts alumni, about how they turned their Arts degree into a career in Public Service. 

    Hear from Arts alumni about how they've been able to navigate the Public Service industry as an Arts degree holder. 

    Panel will be followed by breakout sessions.

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