Established in 2026, the School of Critical and Creative Humanities brings together multiple and interconnected disciplines that build capacities for thought, understanding and expression. We think and act differently through scholarship, making, design, and production. We share insights, ideas and actions across languages and cultures to create positive global futures.
The School continues to offer the full range of undergraduate and graduate programs available prior to July 2026, including:
- Communication Arts (Communication Studies and Theatre and Performance)
- English Language and Literature
- Fine Arts
News
Waterloo and SCCH welcome the next Diefenbaker Chair
Internationally recognized scholar, Dr. Priscilla Layne, joins the School of Critical and Creative Humanities to strengthen global leadership in German culture and literary studies.
Three SCCH researchers awarded 2026 SSHRC funding to address social issues
Congratulations to the three researchers receiving Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) grants to develop solutions for a more resilient and equitable future.
English professor receives Excellence in Online Teaching award
Congratulations to Dr. Michael MacDonald on receiving the Excellence in Online Teaching Award! The awards recognize instructors who innovate in their pedagogy to create online courses that are engaging, accessible and rigorous
Events
Opening reception: new shows by Abraham O. Oghobase and Laura Moore
Join us for the open reception for Abraham O. Oghobase's Notes to Self: Offerings on History and Memory and Laura Moore's Handheld at the University of Waterloo Art Gallery, including a faculty and staff preview.