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
Stress in the strands: Hair offers clues to children’s mental health
New research shows long-term stress levels, measured through hair samples, may provide important clues about mental health risks in children with chronic physical illnesses.
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
Events
Snack Pack - Fall 2025
Watch for staff in in white Dean's Advisory Committee on Health and Well-being shirts in the Expansion and B.C Matthews Hall buildings between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays in the Fall 2025 term to grab a snack. All Faculty of Health students welcome!
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!
Health and Well-being Fruit and Veggie Market
The Dean's Advisory on Health and Well-being is collaborating with Produce Place, a vendor from St. Jacobs Market to host campus markets.