Arts researchers continue building knowledge and solutions to address our shared global futures. Learn about the projects of 27 recipients of new research funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).
Dr. Rhea Ashley Hoskin has received the 2025 Early Investigator Award from The Canadian Sociological Association in recognition of her groundbreaking contributions to the sociology of gender, femininities, and gender-based violence.
A project led by psychology professor Dr. Stephanie Denison received more than $1.7 million CAD in funding from the Templeton World Charity Foundation. The research will examine the developmental origins of people’s ability to reason about – and act on – multiple uncertain possibilities.
From coursework and research to teaching and mentorship, earning a PhD requires extraordinary dedication and perseverance. We’re incredibly proud of everything they’ve achieved and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in the world.
Spring convocation is here! Meet some of the honourees and award recipients crossing the stage this week
Dean Alexie Tcheuyap and the Arts Honours and Awards committee are pleased to share the results of the 2025 Arts Awards for Excellence in Service, Teaching, and Research.
Congratulations to Chad Wriglesworth, Katy Fulfer and Serena McDiarmid on being recognized with distinguished teaching awards this year.
The Department of Philosophy shares the news of the recent passing of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Rolf George, who joined the brand-new Department of Philosophy at the University of Waterloo in 1966.
Congratulations to doctoral student Amar Mahmoud, recipient of this year's Warren Ober Award for Outstanding Teaching by Graduate Students!
Congratulations to Katherine Hay (BA ’98, Psychology) on her appointment to serve on the Senate of Canada.