Research findings on the meaning and purpose of boredom from Psychology's Danckert Lab are made accessible for broad audiences in a documentary film produced by Radio-Canada’s popular television program Découverte.
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.
Congratulations to Jacob Legault-Leclair, a PhD candidate in Sociology and Legal Studies, and Emily Mashaal, a Master’s candidate in cognitive neuroscience in the Department of Psychology, on earning second place in their respective categories.
Madeleine Kenyon, a PhD candidate in Applied Philosophy, earned third place at the University of Waterloo’s 2026 GRADflix showcase for her one-minute video explaining her research. She was one of five Faculty of Arts graduate students selected as finalists in the university-wide competition.
"For many Black Canadians, identity is shaped not only by heritage, but by how one is perceived, questioned, and situated within the national narrative," says Dr. Alexie Tcheuyap, Dean of Arts, who shares some of his own experiences and broader perspectives on the meaning of Black History Month in Canada.
Waterloo’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute (CPI) has announced that Dr. Adam Molnar (Sociology and Legal Studies) will serve as Interim Executive Director of CPI and lead the institute's interdisciplinary vision that connects technical, human, and governance dimensions to address complex digital risks.
Once upon a time, the sugar cube looked more like a layer cake, there was plenty of parking and green space on campus, and Waterloo didn't have a website let alone all the digital systems we use today. We've seen a lot in the past 65 years, and Arts has always been a crucial part of Waterloo's story.
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.