Welcome to the Geographies of Health in Place (GoHelP) lab, led by Susan J. Elliott, PhD, in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Waterloo.
News
Congratulations on your Successful Defence Rodrigo!
We’re excited to celebrate Rodrigo Curty Pereira, who has officially joined our alumni community! Rodrigo recently defended his PhD with great success and is now heading to British Columbia to begin his next chapter.
The power of water access and cash transfer programs on women’s empowerment in Ghana: Julius's critical research in his local community.
GoHelp member Julius Jebuni is shining a light on the link between water access and women’s empowerment in Ghana. His work, recognized within the Faculty of Environment and beyond, demonstrates how WASH programs and cash transfers improve health, safety, and decision-making for women and girls in rural communities.
Congratulations Rodrigo!
Congratulations to Rodrigo on his presentation at the inaugural Graduate/Post-doc Students Teaching in Higher Education Conference! Rodrigo’s workshop, focused on practicing critical allyship in the classroom and inspired by Stephanie Nixon’s coin model, showcased his innovative teaching approaches based on his research during the Certificate in University Teaching program. With over 450 participants and numerous presenters, his contribution stood out as an excellent example of early career educators driving meaningful dialogue and sharing practical strategies to support student learning.
Blog
Pascal's Experience at the 75th CAG Conference
Read about Pascal's experience at the 75th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG), where he presented his research on gender-transformative health policymaking in Ghana. The 2025 conference theme was “Confluence” which generated discussion from diverse perspectives in geography, fostering collaboration and dialogue on global issues. Learn more about Pascal's inspiring opportunity to explore health equity challenges, and connect with leading scholars in the field.
Write-life: Partnerships for Advancing Global Health
The Write-Life project utilizes equity-centered resources to promote fair and inclusive participation in global health research. Every aspect of the project aimed to cultivate a diverse and inclusive learning community, valuing varied perspectives and positionalities among both the research team and participants. By adopting a relational approach, the project emphasized that meaningful change occurs through relationships, highlighting the importance of allyship in advancing equity in global health.
Improving Water Access through Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Alexa Bennett, a PhD candidate and GoHelP Lab member, recently returned from Ecuador, where she collaborated with WASHCanada and Engineers in Action on a community-based water supply project. Working in the mountain community of El Progresso, she gained hands-on experience in designing gravity-fed water systems, conducting water quality testing, and engaging with the local Water Board.