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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In our latest blog, GCHU Research Associate Dr Alison Chisholm shares insights into the recently concluded Oxfordshire citizens’ assembly on transport and travel.

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Our most recent GCHU Public Seminar was held on 12th March 2025 and discussed "Building our way out of the housing crisis: can regions work?"

This seminar explored the possibilities of regions to harness the potential of local small and medium-sized businesses, to generate more sustainable solutions, and to develop local resources more efficiently. Four guest speakers pitched their ideas on how regional and locally-led activities can efficiently solve wider environmental and societal challenges.

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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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