The Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) at Kellogg College seeks to make urban centres environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable, and to provide an environment that supports and sustains health and wellbeing.

Our interdisciplinary approach embraces sustainable urban development and evidence-based healthcare to undertake research, education and foster collaboration in these disciplines.

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The GCHU is offering three ‘Visiting Global Research Associate’ positions to foster international collaborations with individuals and institutions working in relevant areas of urban health.

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Our next recent GCHU Public Seminar held on 22nd January 2025 will discuss "Can polarisation be addressed through community dialogue?"

This seminar will explore ways in which this growing polarisation can be addressed. Bringing together four speakers who are experts in the field, we will discuss different approaches to this increasingly urgent issue, and suggest ways forward for policy makers and communities, to alleviate tensions and division.

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The GCHU has launched a podcast series hosted by GCHU Research Associate and Kellogg College Visiting Fellow Dr Katherine Maxwell discussing COP29 outcomes for sustainable cities. The limited series podcast provides a thought-provoking summary of COP29, drawing on global experts commenting on the international negotiations and the impact of these on global cities.

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GCHU Public Seminars

The Centre hosts a series of seminars – open to the public – throughout the year. These lively discussions bring together a panel of speakers to address contemporary, and often controversial, issues in healthcare and urbanisation.

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