We're building healthy futures
Committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities through innovative education and research activities
The Faculty of Health is a leader in the development of strategies that prevent disease and injury, protect and promote healthy living, optimize physical ability, and improve well-being across the life course.
Research excellence
Our researchers work closely with partners including ministries of health and health promotion, the World Health Organization, Public Health Agency of Canada, private industry, and many others to identify and understand health complex challenges and to develop relevant solutions.
Work for the Faculty of Health
Explore faculty, research and postdoctoral positions in the Faculty of Health, including the School of Public Health Sciences, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences and Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
We celebrate diversity and challenge the social and structural factors that undermine health, including structural bias, social inequities and racism.
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Events
Community Canvas
Join us for Community Canvas, a community engagement event by the Faculty of Health. Stop by to paint a tote bag, enjoy some refreshments, and engage with groups from our campus, as well as within the Kitchener-Waterloo community, on resources and supports for equity-deserving groups at UWaterloo!
Cooking Club - Sports Nutrition
Graduate students and postdocs are invited to come together in the CCCARE Kitchen to prepare several recipes and then will enjoy their dining on their creations
Toolkit for Success Workshop #5 - Staying motivated in university
Identify what motivates you and recognize how your academic work can contribute to your goals and interests. All Health undergrad students are invited to this series of hybrid workshops covering some key skills for academic success at university!
News
Two new Canada Research Chairs for Faculty of Health researchers
Two Faculty of Health researchers have been named Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs: Dr. Kaylena Ehgoetz Martens from the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, and Dr. Zahid Butt from the School of Public Health Sciences.
Faculty of Health Teaching Assistant Awards announced
The winners of the Faculty of Health Teaching Assistant Awards for the Fall 2023 term are Rachel Almaw of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, Jasmine Nijjar of Recreation and Leisure Studies and Megan Dol of Public Health Sciences.
Dr. Lili Liu reappointed as Faculty of Health Dean
Dr. Lili Liu has been reappointed as Dean of the Faculty of Health for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2024 until June 30, 2027.