Committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities through innovative education and research activities
The Faculty of Health is a leader in the development of strategies that prevent disease and injury, protect and promote healthy living, optimize physical ability, and improve well-being across the life course.
Research excellence
Our researchers work closely with partners including ministries of health and health promotion, the World Health Organization, Public Health Agency of Canada, private industry, and many others to identify and understand health complex challenges and to develop relevant solutions.
Work for the Faculty of Health
Explore faculty, research and postdoctoral positions in the Faculty of Health, including the School of Public Health Sciences, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences and Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
We celebrate diversity and challenge the social and structural factors that undermine health, including structural bias, social inequities and racism.
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Events
SHORE After Dark: SHORE Centre Pop-Up Booth
Are you interested in embracing your creative side through various games and activities? Want to show off your crafty skills? Come join Sex Educators from the SHORE Centre (formerly Planned Parenthood) of Waterloo Region as they explore sex and relationships through art at their pop-up booth. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students in Health.
News
A better way to ride a motorcycle
A new study predicts motorcycle riding postures using digital human software, finding that shorter and taller statured individuals are more vulnerable to discomfort.
Two Health faculty members receive Early Researcher Awards
Recreation and Leisure Studies associate professor Dr. Karla Boluk and Kinesiology and Health Sciences associate professor Dr. Paolo Dominelli have received Early Researcher Awards valued at $100,000.
Celebrating Faculty of Health student achievements with 436 awards and scholarships
Faculty of Health students, families, faculty members and staff came together for a special recognition reception to celebrate more than 120 undergraduate and more than 160 graduate student achievements with a total of 436 awards.