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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News
Curling is hurrying hard to gold and a broader following
Every four years, the Olympics and Paralympics propel curling into the spotlight and researcher Heather Mair is working on building and sustaining a more diverse following.
Building the healthiest campus, city and region
Leaders across sectors converged to explore how a collaborative region can turn evidence into coordinated community action.
Researcher receives $2 million grant to study ultra-processed foods and cancer risk
Dr. Sharon Kirkpatrick (Public Health Sciences) is a co-principal investigator on a new $2 million team grant that will study how ultra-processed foods may affect colorectal cancer risk.
Events
Snack Pack - Winter 2026
Watch for staff in teal Waterloo Health shirts in the Expansion building between 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Thursdays in the Winter term to grab a snack. All Faculty of Health students welcome!
Snack Pack - Winter 2026
Watch for staff in teal Waterloo Health shirts in the Expansion building between 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Thursdays in the Winter term to grab a snack. All Faculty of Health students welcome!
Faculty of Health Grad Class Send-Off 2026
It is a long journey from the first day you arrive on campus to the day you cross the stage at Convocation with your degree in hand. The Faculty of Health invites graduating students to this celebratory event, hosted in honour of your hard work, dedication and accomplishments during your time in Health.