The Department 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 department conducts high-impact research in each of the six major subdivisions of psychology listed below.
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Dr. Evan Risko Receives Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision
Dr. Evan Risko has been awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision, recognizing his exceptional commitment to the success of his graduate students.
Dr. Geoffrey T. Fong awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
Dr. Geoffrey T. Fong has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation medal, recognizing those who have made significant contributions to Canada or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.
Dr. Myra Fernandes Selected as 2026 Governing Board Chair of the Psychonomic Society
Congratulations to Dr. Myra Fernandes who has been selected as the incoming Governing Board Chair of the Psychonomic Society! The Psychonomic Society is the preeminent international society for the experimental study of cognition and has over 4,300 scientist members.