We are thrilled to announce that Alexa Bennett, a PhD student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Waterloo, has successfully passed her comprehensive exam! Congratulations, Alexa, and best wishes for your continued success in your PhD journey!
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.
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.
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.
Yuki Yeung's personal experience with heat in her student residence led her to research heat stress in Canadian post-secondary residences. Her thesis, published in Canadian Geographies, used Reddit to analyze student perceptions and highlighted the significant impact of climate change-induced heat waves on student well-being and academics.
The Write-life project, led by COHESU and the University of Waterloo, examines the impact of COVID-19 on women's health in Kisumu, Kenya, and Mukono, Uganda. By centring women's voices across socio-economic backgrounds, this research aims to address health disparities and empower women, informing policy and practice to tackle inequalities deepened by the pandemic.
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.
Congratulations to Dr. Shawna O’Hearn on the successful defence of her PhD entitled:
Place-Based Experiences in the Work Environment During the Menopausal Transition: A Case Study of Canadian Physiotherapists
The GoHelP community is very proud of you!
GoHelP lab members Cynthia Itbo Musah (MA) and Abraham Nungobu (Postdoctoral Fellow) presented their research at the Canadian Conference on Global Health in November of 2022.
Thelma's research about the availability and access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in Kenya related to the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighted by the Water Institute. Her piece "Preparing for pandemics in Kenya’s healthcare facilities: The critical need for WASH", can be found in the 13th issue of WaterResearch.