Based on GCHU Director of Research Dr Juliet Carpenter’s ‘Picture this: Exploring photovoice as a method to understand lived experiences in marginal neighbourhoods’ research article in the Urban Planning journal, undergraduate students at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have created an infographic on the background, method, and findings of the paper.
Envisioning Community Wellbeing (ECoWell) launch
ECoWell, led by Dr. Astrid Krisch and Ark-T, received funding for innovative research on community wellbeing in OX4. This participatory arts-based project aims to amplify unheard voices, guide Ark-T’s programs, and foster long-term community engagement and change.
ENACT 15mC – New project launched on the 15 minute city
Dr Juliet Carpenter introduces the ENACT 15mC project, funded by UKRI through the EU’s Driving Urban Transitions programme, it aims to transform urban public spaces by experimenting with different approaches to support the ’15 minute city’ concept, focusing on walkability, proximity, and quality of life in local neighborhoods.
GCHU funding success: Listening Exchanges
A research team from the GCHU and Primary Care has been awarded funding from the University’s OPEN Network to explore a new community engagement method developed in Oxford, called “Listening Exchanges”. The aim of the Listening Exchanges approach is to…
Join the team: Postdoctoral Researcher vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Global Centre for Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) team at Kellogg College as a Postdoctoral Researcher.
GCHU End of year round-up 2021
We’ve summarised our highlights from 2021 and look forward to an exciting 2022.
From everyone at GCHU, we wish you a safe and healthy year ahead.
Dr Katherine Maxwell appointed as a Kellogg College Visiting Fellow
We are delighted to announce that Dr Katherine Maxwell has been appointed as a Visiting Fellow of Kellogg College and will be based at the GCHU where she will contribute to the centre’s reports, publications and events, and represent the…