The School of Psychology at UWaterloo offers several programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Our faculty are internationally renowned and our graduate and undergraduate programs are consistently ranked among the top departments in Canada. Our school conducts high-impact research in each of the six major subdivisions of psychology listed below.
Resources
News
Jacob Oliveira's JOLIVE, building better tools for research
We are pleased to recognize Jacob Oliveira, a Psychology PhD student at the University of Waterloo, for his innovative work developing JOLIVE, a no-code platform designed to streamline the development and implementation of behavioural research studies.
The Royal Society of Canada welcomes Dr. Myra Fernandes to the Class of 2026 of Fellows and College Members
Congratulations to Dr. Myra Fernandes on her election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. This prestigious honour is a fitting recognition of her exceptional contributions to research and her enduring impact on the academic community.
Dr. Geoff Fong receives $2.57 million grant from Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Congratulations to Dr. Geoffrey Fong on receiving funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research for a new international project looking at the effects of tobacco control policies and smoking reduction in low- and middle-income countries
Events
Kendra Wasson's PhD Defence
Kendra Wasson's thesis is entitled: "More Than Disclosure: Examining the Impact of the Process of Sexual Communication on Intimate Relationships Over Time."
All are welcome to attend.