How can we ensure tax compliance, especially in challenging times? New research from SAF's Dr. Tisha King reveals that penalty severity and social norms play a crucial role in preventing fraud: bit.ly/3WLCQQk #UWaterloo #TaxCompliance #ResearchInsights

The fact that Imane Khelif's online harassment case has been brought forward at all makes an "absolutely vital" public statement about our acceptance of the harmful things people say online, says Dr. Shana MacDonald: bit.ly/3WOjycZ

"The one piece of advice I can give to any student is to be honest and personable. How personable and unique you are in the cover letter matters. Show them that you want the role, and it will improve your chances.”

The decision to close the Ontario Science Centre undermines efforts to build public trust in science & technology, write Drs. Ashley Mehlenbacher, Mary Wells and Donna Strickland from Waterloo's TRUST network: bit.ly/3YMVVEj

We are thrilled to announce that Andrew Deman has won the Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Academic/Scholarly Work for his groundbreaking book, "The Claremont Run: Subverting Gender in the X-Men." #EisnerAward #XMen #Comics #StJeromesUniversity

The mental health crisis in Canada is marked by significant gaps in universal coverage & new social determinants impacting our wellbeing. Dr. Peter A. Hall from UWaterloo Health advocates for a comprehensive approach to tackling these challenges. (1/4) 🔗 bit.ly/3Ay9iyi

Join us in collaboration with Waterloo Climate Institute for conversations on how we find trusted information on climate action in a sea of misinformation. Conversations will focus on building trust in climate science to build resilient communities. Register: bit.ly/3Ax8rxX

People seen as wise share these characteristics, according to a new study : uwaterloo.ca/news/media/peo…

Want to stop overthinking? Try illeism, or talking about yourself in the third person, which Igor Grossmann, PhD @igi.bsky.social has found can help build a long-term habit of being wise: bit.ly/4cAHbvM

What's delightful about the demure trend is its edge and how it pushes back against historical norms, explains digital media expert and Communication Arts professor Shana MacDonald: bit.ly/3X0xReE

Racialized officers often receive pushback within their own police service because of the "broader symptom of the vengeance directed towards diversity, equity and inclusion within society," says Sociology and Legal Studies PhD candidate Tandeep Sidhu: bit.ly/3Mk5IKK

Congratulations to our Mock Trial Club on winning their first competition! 🏆 Read more from the club's co-captains Victoria & Noah on their win and the impact the club has had on them personally & professionally: bit.ly/3MlEpzz

Is misinformation killing us?💡 Join Professor Timothy Caulfield on September 12 as he dives into the latest research on the infodemic. Get your early bird ticket by September 4th: bit.ly/46UwYsR

This one took a while, but here it is. "Using Critical Race Theory and Black Feminist Thought to Foster Black Excellence Through Undergraduate University Admissions" atlantisjournal.ca/index.php/atla… University of Waterloo UWaterloo Arts Black Faculty Collective UW History Department

“Teaching self-regulation through education and through more creative means that actively engage students in learning to self-regulate is better than top-down bans,“ says Marcel O'Gorman of UWaterloo English. Read more on smartphone bans in schools: bit.ly/3XoBOLS

More affordable flood insurance could be possible if insurers and municipalities share data on flood risk management. 🌊🤝 New research from #UWaterloo reveals a path to better insurance coverage for Canadians. More: bit.ly/4dYWq2p | #UWaterlooNews

Amrita's advice for co-op students: “Even if you don’t have the technical skills, the interviewers want someone open to learning & communicating. Show them what you bring to the organization and your willingness to work hard!”

Save the Date! Sept 21 Waterloo Centre for German Studies & UWaterloo Arts Communication Arts Dept will celebrate Franz Kafka’s centennial w/ a performance & symposium on ‘In the Penal Colony’ Info: buff.ly/3WM7N71 @uoftGerman @sogermancanada UW Germanic and Slavic Studies

Happy Orientation Warriors 🧡🥳 We're SO excited to welcome all our new undergrad & grad students to campus!

Meet Ann Gordon (pictured on the left), a passionate co-op student who turned her love for community-building into a series of impactful events for UWaterloo Arts. More: bit.ly/47hJS40 | #UWaterloo #BackToSchool