A project led by psychology professor Dr. Stephanie Denison received more than $1.7 million in funding from the Templeton World Charity Foundation (TWCF).
Waterloo researchers are receiving more than $32 million to support research as part of a $1.3 billion Government of Canada announcement for research across Canada.
The funding announced for Waterloo researchers includes support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF).
Congratulations to Dr. Geoffrey T. Fong on being named one of the 2025 inductees to the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.
Dr. James Danckert and Dr. Marjory Phillips have been recognized with 2025 Arts Awards of Excellence in Research and Service, respectively. We look forward to celebrating with both James and Marjory at the 2025 Celebration of Arts event in the Fall. Congratulations, and thanks to the students and faculty who initiated these nominations!
Psychology's Serena McDiarmid (Ph.D. Candidate, Developmental Psychology) has been awarded a 2025 Amit & Meena Chakma Award for Excellent Teaching by a Student (AETS) in the Faculty of Arts.
Dr. Jonathan Fugelsang has just been named the 2025 CSBBCS Mid-Career Award winner.
The 2025 Psychology Discovery Conference (PDC), held on April 8, was a resounding success, bringing together over 150 attendees for a vibrant celebration of psychology research and innovation.
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 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.
Congratulations to Dr. Neil Hester, recipient of the 2023 Best Social Cognition Paper Award by the International Social Cognition Network (ISCON) for his paper, Dress is a fundamental component of person perception.