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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News
2025 Faculty of Health Graduate Mentorship Award recipients announced
Congratulations to our three award recipients, Dr. Abel Torres-Espin, recipient of the Emerging Graduate Mentorship Award, Dr. Warren Dodd, recipient of the Mid-career Graduate Mentorship Award and Dr. Monica Maly, recipient of the Senior Graduate Mentorship Award.
Dr. Michelle Ogrodnik receives 2025 Faculty of Health Teaching Award
Dr. Michelle Ogrodnik has received the 2025 Faculty of Health Teaching Award for her impact and lasting influence on student learning.
What drives sleep problems in long-term care facilities?
University of Waterloo researchers find that residents’ poor sleep can trigger problematic medication use, falls and delirium.
Events
CityUHK and UW Seed Funding Information Session
Please join Office of Research for an online information and networking session to launch the joint City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the University of Waterloo Seed Fund, introduce the scheme and explore mapping opportunities between the two institutions. They invite researchers from both institutions with interests in health and life science technologies to join this session and help shape the future of this collaboration.
Health Alumni Ski Days 2026
Health alumni, join us and your fellow classmates for the annual Waterloo Health Alumni Ski Days! This year, the Faculties of Health, Arts and Engineering will come together to join in two days of outdoor fun, with the first being at Craigleith Ski Club and the second day at Osler Bluff Ski Club. Come to ski, snowboard or snowshoe with your fellow alumni and make it a memorable day on the hills to make the most of our beautiful Canadian winter.
Health Alumni Ski Days 2026
Health alumni, join us and your fellow classmates for the annual Waterloo Health Alumni Ski Days! This year, the Faculties of Health, Arts and Engineering will come together to join in two days of outdoor fun, with the first being at Craigleith Ski Club and the second day at Osler Bluff Ski Club. Come to ski, snowboard or snowshoe with your fellow alumni and make it a memorable day on the hills to make the most of our beautiful Canadian winter.