News

The Government of Canada’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) recently announced new grant recipients, with 12 Faculty of Environment researchers awarded funding. Congratulations to Amelia Clarke, Cameron McCordic, Janice Barry, Andrea Collins, Michelle Rutty, Steffanie Scott, Jason Thistlethwaite, Julie Bernard, Leia Minaker, Joe (Zhu) Qian, Stephen Quilley and Nancy Worth. 

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Jeff Casello will step in as the Interim Director of the School of Planning. Join us in welcoming him and thanking the former Director, Dr. Mark Seasons, for his service.

Huge congratulations to graduating students Emma LeCouffe, Abby La Chapelle, Francesca Girmenia, Estubdink Addis Kasu, Kirsi O'Quinn, Sam Ferrerira, Katie Croutch, and Campbell Bowser for receiving the Undergraduate Academic Achievement award from the Faculty of Environment. Join us in celebrating the students and read more to see their next steps!

On May 21, you can help create life-changing opportunities for students, fuel bold ideas from our faculty and researchers, and strengthen the learning experiences that define Waterloo.

Congratulations to Joan Kaburia, Lauren McElroy, Izhaan Rauf and Dandin Wong!

Each year, Knowledge Integration students bring ideas to life through immersive museum exhibits as part of their final capstone project. This year’s KI Exhibit invited visitors to reflect on our experiences in an increasingly digital world. 

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has recognized Dr. Dawn Parker, professor in the School of Planning, and the Urban Growth and Change Research Group with the Gold Roof Award for Housing Research Excellence. 

Matthew Woodward’s interest in geography was sparked in his early high school days. Both his brother, Ben Woodward, and a high school teacher of his, Ms. Anderson, planted the seed. Now, in his undergrad at the University of Waterloo, he has been named a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), a great honour for any geographer. 

Take part in an exciting hands-on learning opportunity this spring in Egypt through Waterloo International’s Beyond Borders program, in collaboration with the Faculties of Environment and Science. Interested third- and fourth-year undergraduate students must express their interest in the program by December 1 to be considered for the course. 

A new documentary by Dr. Brian Doucet in the School of Planning takes a cross-Canada look at solutions that can put housing in the hands of those who need it the most. Catch a free screening of Thinking Beyond the Market near you.