Hear from SPHS Prof. Geoff Bardwell at tonight's virtual townhall. He is one of many experts who will be discussing strategies for navigating substance-related harms and challenges. Register here: wrcommunitytownhalls.ca

Congratulations to SPHS Profs Craig Janes, Warren Dodd and Charity Oga-Omenka. They received funding to work with residents in sub-Saharan African cities to explore the lived realities of climate change and to co-produce appropriate adaptation strategies.

Congrats to Amy Nahwegahbow, a #UWaterlooHealth PhD student in UWaterloo School of Public Health Sciences, for receiving the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship! She studies the critical issue of pollution-related health challenges in First Nations communities. Full story: bit.ly/4b7jz17

Congratulations to our MPH students on completing your capstone course! Your hard work, dedication and passion for public health have paid off. Here's to your bright futures and the positive impact you'll make on communities around the world!

Excited to announce that Kathleen Szajbely from the School of Public Health Sciences is the Faculty of Health Valedictorian! Congrats, Kathleen! We can't wait to hear your speech at tomorrow's convocation ceremony. Read more about Kathleen: bit.ly/3Vpsq8y

Congrats to the SPHS class of 2024! Today, graduates from the School of Public Health Sciences celebrated their accomplishments alongside friends and family at the Spring 2024 convocation ceremony. We are so proud of you, and we wish you all the best for the journey ahead!

Congratulations to SPHS student Ehinomen Oko-Oboh for receiving the Faculty of Health Teaching Assistant Award! Ehinomen's exceptional leadership, organizational skills and commitment to teaching excellence have been highly commended by the nomination committee.

For this month’s #ThesisThursday, meet Alyssa! She’s a MSc student at SPHS researching diet quality in Canada. Her work aims to bridge gaps in understanding dietary trends, providing insights for public health actions in our food systems. Read more here: uwaterloo.ca/public-health-….

SPHS Prof. David Hammond's research explores the unpredictable trends in smoking, vaping and new tobacco products such as nicotine pouches. He also examines the diverse regulatory strategies across countries to counter these trends.

Hear from a SPHS student about their experience in the co-op program and how it is giving them the opportunity to explore different areas of healthcare.

Celebrating the amazing accomplishments of SPHS Health Science student Talina Papazian! 👏

SPHS PhD candidate Ji Won Kang's research found that within the aging population, loneliness impacts memory more than social isolation. Her work highlights the need for community programs to reduce isolation for older adults. Read more this study: bit.ly/3zzYGhL

It's #ThesisThursday! This month, we are highlighting the research of MSc student Kathleen Slofstra. Her research uses narrative interviews and journey mapping to explore the complexities of reproductive healthcare access in Ontario. Read more here: uwaterloo.ca/public-health-…

Meet Kathleen Szajbely: #UWaterlooHealth graduate from UWaterloo School of Public Health Sciences and the 2024 class valedictorian. From skunk encounters during orientation to campus adventures, listen to her journey and advice on trying new things.

Do you know an outstanding instructor or mentor within the School of Public Health Sciences (SPHS)? The Teaching & Supervision Award aims to promote teaching excellence and recognize those who go above and beyond to inspire our students. Nominate here: shorturl.at/2Yxml

A study by SPHS PhD student Gaya Bin Noon reveals most self-service devices in Canada lack accessibility features, failing to meet needs of over a quarter of Canadians with disabilities. Read more here: bit.ly/3WK0U7g

Alessia, a Health Science student, is one of the featured students who is working at Sunnybrook Research Institute this term. She is working on a project that uses focused ultrasound to deliver gene therapies to the brain. Read about her co-op term: bit.ly/3YuOYru

Welcome to all our new MPH students! You’ve officially completed your first week at the MPH Introductory Institute and we’re thrilled to have you on this journey. We can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish!

Our undergrad students in HLTH 481 worked with community partners to get hands-on experience while also giving back to the community. They shared how this experience allowed them to actively engage, volunteer and make a meaningful difference in their communities.

Dr. James Scott, Chief Investigator of the Australian Child Maltreatment Study will be presenting the associations between different forms of child maltreatment and common mental disorders on Sept 17. Join us from 9:30-11:00am online or in-person: uwaterloo.ca/public-health/…