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.
Latest news
Reimagining Florence Park Exhibition
GCHU, in collaboration with Oxford Brookes University, hosted the “Reimagining Florence Park exhibition” at the Glass Tank, Oxford Brookes University on March 25-27. The exhibition presented the outcomes from the ENACT15mC project community workshops exploring more liveable neighbourhoods through immersive technologies.
Thanks to everyone who came to the exhibition and joined us at the opening drinks celebration event on March 25th.
Register for upcoming GCHU Public Seminar
Join us for the upcoming public seminar on April 29th, on the topic "Can the arts heal?". Growing evidence suggests that the arts can improve our wellbeing. Many propose that arts have the potential to bring communities together, bridge division, and enrich everyday lives. This public seminar brings together four speakers who will address the evidence, and seeks your opinions. The four short presentations will explore the relationship between the arts – theatre, dance, crafts, painting, creative writing – and impacts on health and well-being. Please join us for a lively conversation: how can the arts benefit our health?
GCHU Public Seminar- Recording available
The recording is now available of the GCHU public seminar held on March 11th, on the topic “Can designing with nature reduce health inequalities?” The seminar discussed the benefits and challenges of working with nature and integrating green architecture into how we design buildings and urban neighbourhoods. If you missed the seminar, click below to watch the recording.
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.