Established in 2026, the School of Social, Political and Historical Research brings together multiple disciplines that collectively seek to understand societal experiences and impacts in their particular and specific contexts.
The School continues to offer the full range of undergraduate and graduate programs available prior to July 2026, including:
- Anthropology
- Classical Studies (including Medieval Studies)
- History
- Religious Studies (Religion, Culture and Spirituality)
- Sociology and Legal Studies
News
Canadian Philosophy Association's Annual Congress 2026
The Canadian Philosophical Association held its annual congress at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from June 6 to 9, 2026. Waterloo Philosophy was very well represented with research talks by Professor Lindo and Professor Marino, and essay presentations by six of our PhD students.
Sociology doctoral graduate is 2026 Governor General's Gold Medal finalist
Congratulations to Karmvir Padda on her nomination for the 2026 Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal in recognition of her outstanding research on online misogyny and extremism.
Empowering the next generation of political scientists
Political Science recently hosted the Experiences in Political Science Poster Symposium, a vibrant showcase of undergraduate student research and experiential learning. The event served as the culmination of PSCI 424, a Student-Led Individually-Created Course (SLICC) designed to bridge the gap between abstract political theory and real-world application.