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
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.
Intersecting vulnerabilities: Health and wellbeing of older adults in Uganda during a global health crisis
Congratulations to Cynthia on her publication in Wellbeing, Space & Society, “Intersecting vulnerabilities: Health and wellbeing of older adults in Uganda during a global health crisis.” Her research highlights how overlapping factors such as age, socio-economic status, and limited access to services, shape the health and wellbeing of older adults in Uganda, particularly during global health crises. Her work sheds light on the urgent need for policies and interventions that address these intersecting vulnerabilities and promote equitable support for older populations. We are proud to celebrate this significant contribution to global health and wellbeing research.
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.