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
Dr. Susan Elliott Receives Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision
Dr. Susan Elliott has been honored with the Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision, recognizing her outstanding mentorship and lasting impact on students' careers. As head of the GoHelP lab, she has guided numerous scholars who now shape research, policy, and advocacy worldwide. Her legacy of academic excellence and compassion continues to inspire the next generation of leaders. Congratulations Susan!
GoHelP Member awarded Flight 302 Legacy Award
Two PhD students in the Faculty of Environment are among the recipients of the 2025 Flight 302 Legacy Award. To honour the victims of flight 302 crash that took place in March 2019, the award recipients must show passion and dedication to advancing the environmental and humanitarian fields. Learn more about Alexa Bennet's contributions in Niarobi and how her experience reinforced her commitment to global change.
Lukas Weißenberger's Scoping Review in Water Security
We are thrilled to share that Lukas Weissenberger, a former Global Research Intern at the GoHelP lab, has published his scoping review, "The Intersection of Water Vending and Gender," in Water Security.
Guided by Professor Susan Elliott, Lukas conducted a scoping review on the intersection of water vending and gender during his time at the lab. The study uncovers how cultural, social, and economic factors influence water vending practices and their impact on gender equality.
Blog
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.
Invisible Truths: Understanding and Responding to Issues of Water Security and Gender-Based Violence in Sub Saharan Africa
For over two decades, Dr. Susan J. Elliott has been a leading WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) researcher, focusing primarily on Sub-Saharan Africa. Her recent project, funded by REACH, delves into the intricate links between water security and gender-based violence (GBV), especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.