Interested in joining the lab?
Work on projects that focus on areas of leisure, such as:
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Health and well-being
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Community
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Space and place
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Social justice
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Organizations, services and policy
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Sport, theory and qualitative research
Learn more about graduate studies in Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Have questions or need more information?
Contact Ibelemari Okojie, Graduate Program Manager for the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.
What our past students are saying
"I first met Diana as a third-year undergraduate student when I took her class on gender and leisure, where, put simply, Diana changed my entire educational and career path. She passionately introduced me to the field of leisure studies and to feminist qualitative research, which provided a new path for me to combine my love of research with my commitment to feminist social justice. As both my master’s and doctoral supervisor, Diana thoughtfully and enthusiastically supported my pursuit of meaningful research topics and methodological approaches. Beyond her exceptional guidance of my research, Diana exemplifies a truly excellent graduate supervisor in her holistic mentorship and support in terms of funding and awards, publications, teaching, service and leadership, and student welfare."
Dr. Bronwen Valtchanov
"Working with Dr. Diana Parry as my PhD supervisor in the Aging, Health and Well-being program at the University of Waterloo was an exceptional experience. Diana’s kindness, patience, professionalism, and unwavering support created an encouraging environment where I could grow both personally and professionally. Diana consistently went above and beyond to offer thoughtful guidance, timely feedback (no matter what her workload/schedule looked like!), and her genuine care and investment in my journey positively impacted my well-being throughout my degree…and beyond! I look up to Diana in so many ways, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had her as my PhD supervisor."
Dr. Amy Matharu