The AU Faculty of Health Disciplines
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Research in the Faculty of Health Disciplines
The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) actively promotes research excellence. FHD faculty members and learners are involved in research in a variety of health-related areas. Our research is funded nationally, regionally, and provincially. Our funders include Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI), Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and Western North-Western Region Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (WNRCASN).
Current research initiatives
Explore the wealth and diversity of current research in the Faculty of Health Disciplines.
Do extreme weather events affect teen health? Study explores links
New study to examine the health impacts of exposure to extreme weather events on Canadian teens.
Learn moreResearch tackles barriers preventing internationally educated nurses from practising in Canada
Athabasca University researcher leads Canadian Institutes of Health Research-funded study to streamline rules across provinces.
Learn moreHelping nurses advance skills critical to Canada’s health-care woes
Athabasca University researcher Dr. Venise Bryan explores experiences of nurses who take on expanded roles.
Learn moreOpportunities for AU students
We have frequent opportunities for graduate students to participate in research projects or become research assistants. Current options are below.
All positions will remain open until filled unless otherwise specified within the posting.
Research assistant – casual positions (2)
Supervisor: Dr. Georgia Dewart
This research position will support the development of a research program examining nursing care and health equity.
Research assistant – casual positions (2)
Supervisor: Dr. Georgia Dewart
This research position will support a funded scoping review within a research program examining e-Health, m-Health and AI supported educational interventions for nurses. Using...
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