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
Dr. Troy Glover ranked most influential scholar in social capital field
Recreation and Leisure Studies Professor Troy Glover was recently recognized as the top scholar in the field of social capital, based on total publications, citation impact, and both h-index and g-index in a recently published systematic review.
Waterloo researchers awarded more than $1 million for dementia research
Faculty of Health study aims to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia in ethno-racial communities
Female pilots perform better under pressure, study finds
New research challenges gender bias in aviation performance using eye-tracking technology and flight simulation
Events
2025 Faculty of Health Fun Run
Fun Run is an annual event, held on Homecoming, for the University and wider community. Join us for the return of Fun Run to the Faculty of Health in 2025!