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A warm welcome to our 600+ new undergraduate and graduate students! Whether you are a new or returning student, we want to support you in your transition to campus. Start by reviewing campus resources. 

In July, a Faculty of Environment delegation led by Dean Bruce Frayne and Dr. Simron Singh travelled to Mauritius to assess progress across key research initiatives, strengthen partner engagement, and shape the next phase of implementation for the RECOVER project. 

Congratulations to Samantha Bray, a PhD student in Geography and Environmental Management, for winning the P.E.O. Scholar Award to advance her research focusing on destination stewardship, where public, private and civil sectors collaborate to protect the existing community and environment.

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. 

PhD candidate Nayadeth Arriagada is a finalist in the 2026 SSHRC Storytellers Challenge, a national competition that challenges postsecondary students nationwide to demonstrate how their research is positively influencing the world. Arriagada shares how her research rethinks gender, vulnerability and adaptation for small‑scale fisheries in Chile and beyond.

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!

Dr. Amelia Clarke in the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development has been recognized for her excellence in graduate student supervision. Her contributions span rigorous academic advising, transformative mentorship and a deep commitment to building inclusive research communities. Congratulations, Dr. Clarke! 

Bashirah, a master's student in SEED, and Gurpreet, a PhD student in sustainability management were selected as finalists for the 2026 GRADflix video competition.

The Faculty of Environment is delighted to welcome Dr. Adwoa Appiah as the newest professor in the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development. Starting this February, Dr. Appiah will bring her extensive expertise in sustainable finance, ESG integration, and the role of financial institutions in advancing sustainable development to the school.