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 to Tara on Receiving a CIHR Fellowship Exploring Climate Change and Healthy Ageing
GoHeLP member Tara Chen has been awarded a prestigious CIHR Health System Impact Fellowship in partnership with the International Federation on Ageing! Her work will explore how climate change and environmental health are shaping healthy ageing policies and communities worldwide. Learn more about this exciting achievement and the growing connection between planetary health and longevity.
GOHelP Lab Members Awarded Prestigious SSHRC Fellowships
GOHelP Lab members Cynthia Musah and Yuki Yeung have been awarded prestigious SSHRC doctoral-level fellowships, recognizing their outstanding research contributions in health geography. Their awards highlight both academic excellence and the GOHelP Lab’s commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research on critical issues including climate change and global health.
Congratulations to Alexa on Receiving the Prestigious Award for Exceptional Teaching
Alexa has been awarded the Amit & Meena Chakma Award for Exceptional Teaching by a Student at the University of Waterloo. This prestigious honour recognizes outstanding student educators for excellence in teaching, communication, and dedication to student learning. Alexa’s achievement highlights her strong ability to support and engage students in meaningful learning experiences. Congratulations Alexa!
Blog
Maria's MITACS experience
Maria Eduarda Almeida is a Psychology undergraduate at the State University of Maringá, Brazil. As a MITACS Research Assistant in the GoHELP Laboratory at the University of Waterloo, she contributed to international projects such as CANVAS, which examines the impacts of everyday violence on children in vulnerable settings. Her work emphasized the value of interdisciplinary and qualitative research, highlighting how collaboration and cultural context shape efforts to improve health, human rights, and well-being. Learn more about her experience here!
Beyond Borders: Field School in Ghana – Experience as a Teaching Assistant
Learn about Pascal’s experience as a Teaching Assistant with the Queen Elizabeth Scholars (QES) program in Ghana, where he supported University of Waterloo students in adapting to a new culture while engaging in field-based learning. This unique exchange showcased the power of collaboration and experiential education in tackling complex environmental challenges.
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.