We're building healthy futures

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.

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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.

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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

Thursday, March 28, 2024 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

2024 Aftab Patla Memorial Cup Hockey Game

The Aftab Patla Memorial Cup Hockey Game involves participation from undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, staff and faculty, both on the ice and in the stands. It was created in honour of Dr. Aftab Patla, a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, who passed away in 2007.

Friday, May 3, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Red Dress Day

Red Dress Day marks the national day of awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirited people in Canada. Join Elder Myeengun Henry to honour and remember our missing and murdered sisters and to show solidarity with their family and loved ones.

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