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The Faculty of Arts reorganization proposal received final approval from the Board of Governors this week and the transition period officially begins. The new structure will see the Faculty’s current 15 departments and two schools reorganized into six schools. Board approval comes after a two-year development process, including extensive consultations with all stakeholders.

Meet some of the honourees and exceptional students who celebrated Fall Convocation with us this week.

Achieving a PhD is no small feat—it’s the result of years spent exploring complex ideas, guiding others, and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. We celebrate their hard work and can’t wait to see how they shape the future.

Dr. Henry Adam Svec's short film "The Wreck of Harold Murphy," directed and co-produced by Erin Brandenburg (BA '01), will be featured at the 2025 Forest City Film Festival in October.

Waterloo's interdisciplinary initiatives supported by the inaugural Global Futures Fund feature five projects with leadership and expertise from Arts researchers.

Arts researchers continue building knowledge and solutions to address our shared global futures. Learn about the projects of 26 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