Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU)
The GCHU is a research centre at Kellogg College, University of Oxford that seeks to make urban centres environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable, and to provide an environment that supports and sustains health and wellbeing. www.GCHU.org.uk
- We are hiring! GCHU is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in healthy urbanism. This role is fixed term for six months. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/GCHUPostDoc
- Join us for the next Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) Public Seminar, “Can community-led planning make cities more adaptive and healthier?” 🗓️ Wednesday 21st January, 5.30pm-6.30pm 📍 The Hub, Kellogg College Book your place www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gchu-can-c...
- A new blog📜by Prof Tim Dixon, GCHU Research Associate, Dr Juliet Carpenter, Director of Research at GCHU and Dr Katherine Maxwell, Research Associate at GCHU. Read the full blog: www.gchu.org.uk/2025/12/can-...
- Join the GCHU! We're offering an additional two places on our 2025-26 Visiting Global Research Associate programme which aims to foster international collaborations with individuals and institutions working in relevant areas of urban health. Find out more at: www.gchu.org.uk/get-involved...
- 📝New GCHU Blog: GCHU Visiting Global Research Associate Dr Tashanna Walker shares reflections from her time in Oxford, exploring the intersections of urban security, redevelopment, and postcolonial resilience in Kingston, Jamaica. Read it at: www.gchu.org.uk/2025/07/urba...
- New blog! GCHU Research Associate @timothyjdixon.bsky.social explores the evolution of the smart city concept and why in an era of escalating climate, social, and economic shocks, cities must go beyond tech-driven solutions to become adaptive urban systems Read it at www.gchu.org.uk/2025/07/what...
- Our Director of Research Dr Juliet Carpenter has contributed to European Urban Research Association's conversation series with a blog discussing "Cityscapes of Creativity. Exploring Urban Life with Creative Methods" Read the full post at: eura.org/conversation...
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- 📜 New Blog 📜 GCHU Research Associate Dr Alison Chisholm shares insights from the Deliberative Democracy and Climate Justice panel discussion held in Oxford as part of the Right Here Right Now global summit. Read the full blog and access the event recording at: www.gchu.org.uk/2025/06/deli...
- Join us on 30th June for an open, interdisciplinary dialogue as we discuss "Can Temporary Use of Urban Spaces Improve Urban Health and Well-being?" Lunch and refreshments provided for attendees. Find out more and register to attend for free at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-tempor...
- Have you registered for our GCHU Public Seminar at @kelloggoxford.bsky.social? We will be discussing 'Designing Urban Futures: Can Communities Prosper Under Net Zero?' 📅 Wed 18 June 🕑 5:30pm Find out more and register to attend at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/designing-...
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- In our latest blog, MMath student Callum Young walks through the findings of his spring internship with the GCHU, exploring the complex challenges of development in Oxford and whether making better use of empty homes can alleviate tensions in housing. Read it at: www.gchu.org.uk/2025/05/inte...
- As part of the 'Right Here, Right Now' Climate Summit, the GCHU will be co-hosting a panel exploring how deliberative democracy can shape fair, effective climate policy. 📅 Wed 4 June 2025 🕑 2pm - 3:30pm 📍 Oxford Martin School Find out more and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deliberati...
- 🧭Calling urban health researchers! The GCHU invites applications for the 2025-26 Visiting Global Research Associates programme. Find out more and apply: www.gchu.org.uk/get-involved... #UrbanHealth #GlobalHealth #Oxford
- The GCHU's Director of Research, Dr Juliet Carpenter will be speaking at Maison Française d'Oxford tonight as part of the ‘Challenging urban narratives in London and Paris. The event is open to the public and commences at 5:30pm. Find out more at: talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/92e...
- 📝In our latest blog, GCHU intern and MSc Nature, Society and Environmental Governance student Amrin Golam revisits the UK’s long-standing ambition to design urban spaces that harmonise housing, employment, and green space. Read it and find out more at: www.gchu.org.uk/2025/05/drea...
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- It's not too late to register for our event this Wednesday! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we...
- Join the GCHU and a panel of expert speakers next Wednesday at @kelloggoxford.bsky.social as we discuss "How can we solve the housing crisis without sacrificing the planet?" in partnership with the Oxfordshire Community Land Trust. Find out more and register at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we...
- Join the GCHU and a panel of expert speakers next Wednesday at @kelloggoxford.bsky.social as we discuss "How can we solve the housing crisis without sacrificing the planet?" in partnership with the Oxfordshire Community Land Trust. Find out more and register at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we...
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- 📝New GCHU Internship Blog In "Banking on Better Cities: Financing Sustainable Urban Growth" GCHU intern Maria Chow explores diverse financial models used across the Global North and South to fund sustainable urban development. Read the full blog at: www.gchu.org.uk/2025/04/bank...
- Join us on Wednesday 30th April at @kelloggoxford.bsky.social for our next GCHU Public Seminar which will discuss: "How can we solve the housing crisis without sacrificing the planet?" Find out more and register to attend for free at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we...
- The Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) at @kelloggoxford.bsky.social is delighted to welcome three distinguished researchers as part of our inaugural GCHU Visiting Global Research Associate Programme. Find out more and meet the team at: www.gchu.org.uk/2025/03/welc...
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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. Read it and access the full archive of GCHU blogs at: www.gchu.org.uk/2025/03/tran...
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- How can we build our way out of the housing crisis? Are regions the answer? Find out and discuss with our panel of experts tonight at @kelloggoxford.bsky.social! Full details and registration link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-o...
- Join us at @kelloggoxford.bsky.social next month on 12th March for our next GCHU Public Seminar where we will discuss "Building our way out of the housing crisis: can regions work?" Speakers will be announced shortly. Find out more and register to attend at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-o...
- Join us at @kelloggoxford.bsky.social next month on 12th March for our next GCHU Public Seminar where we will discuss "Building our way out of the housing crisis: can regions work?" Speakers will be announced shortly. Find out more and register to attend at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-o...
- Only a couple of days to go until our first public seminar of 2025! Have you registered yet? Join us on Wednesday 22nd January at 5:30pm at @kelloggoxford.bsky.social by signing up for free at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-polari...
- ❗Speaker annoucement❗ Have you registered for our next GCHU Public Seminar? Join us at 5:30pm on Wed 22 Jan at @kelloggoxford.bsky.social to discuss 'Can polarisation be addressed through community dialogue?' Register and find out more at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-polari...
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- What are you listening to today? The GCHU has launched a podcast series hosted by GCHU Research Associate and @kelloggoxford.bsky.social Visiting Fellow Dr Katherine Maxwell discussing COP29 outcomes for sustainable cities. Access the RSS feed and Spotify links at www.gchu.org.uk/2025/01/gchu...
- ❗Speaker annoucement❗ Have you registered for our next GCHU Public Seminar? Join us at 5:30pm on Wed 22 Jan at @kelloggoxford.bsky.social to discuss 'Can polarisation be addressed through community dialogue?' Register and find out more at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-polari...
