Interested in transforming the local transportation system to achieve climate action? Explore solutions in sustainable transportation at the first Transportation Hack for Health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
If you are researching climate change adaptation through a human geography lens, you may be interested in this conference!
Human geographies of climate change adaptation: An international scientific conference is hosted by University of Bergen, in Bergen, Norway, on May 15th and 16th with social activities on May 17th, 2024.
You can use this online form to register for the conference. Deadline for abstract submission January 31st, 2024.
The CAG Annual Meeting 2024 will be hosted by Memorial University of Newfoundland, from August 14 to 19, 2024. More information about the event to come!
Congratulations to Dr. Susan Elliott on her appointment as Editor-in-Chief of Social Science & Medicine.
In an interview, she discusses the interdisciplinary nature of the journal and its commitment to inclusion and diversity.
The International Geographical Union (IGU) Conference on Health, Environment and Sustainable Development: Changes, Challenges and Opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World will be held in Bucharest and Danube Delta, Romania, from June 13 to 16, 2023. The event will address critical issues related to health and healthcare, environmental changes and sustainable development after the COVID‐19 pandemic.
Abstracts must be submitted by April 20, 2023.