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
Public Health and Climate Change
Climate change is often viewed through environmental and economic lenses, but its profound effects on human health are often overlooked. This video highlights the critical role of public health in addressing the impacts of climate change. Learn about the importance of community support, innovative solutions like renewable energy, and the need for public health policies that prioritize vulnerable populations.
Tara Chen awarded the Early Career Excellence Award
Congratulations to Tara Chen , PhD Candidate and Climate-Health Fellow, who received the Early Career Excellence Award from ASPHER at their Deans’ and Directors’ Retreat in Portugal. Discover more about Tara's significant contributions to integrating climate-health competencies into public health education and her perspectives on the future of public health shared at the "Next Generation" Panel in Porto.
Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal Receives First Impact Factor
In 2020, Wellbeing, Space and Society was launched by Susan Elliott and Jamie Pearce to provide a platform for groundbreaking research on wellbeing. The journal recently reached a major milestone, earning its first Impact Factor of 2.4 and securing strong rankings in both the Public Health and Geography categories. Discover more about this exciting achievement and its impact on advancing wellbeing research.
Events
Join: The Walrus Talks at Home
Join The Walrus Talks for an exciting virtual event on Wednesday, September 25th at 7 PM ET, where thought-provoking speakers will explore the theme of 'belonging' and social prescribing. This engaging event is free to attend and will be sure to spark important conversations!
Blog
Why do we have to make toilets a human right?
Collapsed pit latrine on the left and Emergency pit latrine constructed with aluminum roofing sheet on the right in a dispensar in Kisumu, Kenya.
The Waterlupus Hack Experience
“What’s a hackathon?”
As we shared our research plans with colleagues and potential participants, we were asked this question many times over the last 6 months! Even after spending so much time learning what to expect through the planning process, the hackathon experience and its outcomes exceeded my expectations.
My PhD journey as a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholar (QES) with 'diverse titles'
I am stepping back to write this post after receiving an acceptance note for the final version of my thesis on UWSpace, a University of Waterloo thesis repository.