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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join us for the next Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) Public Seminar, “How can communities respond to emergencies?” 🗓️ Wednesday 14th October 2026, 5.30pm-6.30pm 📍 The Hub, Kellogg College Book your place www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-co...

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How can communities respond to emergencies?

Explore how communities can prepare for emergencies, build resilience and work together effectively across public & private sectors.

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Join us in Brussels for the ENACT 15mC Special Session, a side event of the European Week of Regions and Cities! 📅 13 October 2026 🕙 10:00–12:00 📍 Rue Guimard 9, 1040 Brussels, Belgium 🔗 Registration: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... More about ENACT 15mC: enact15mc.org

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Join our next hybrid seminar on the topic, "Exploring heat in the street space, or reimagining the street through a heat lens?" 🗓️ Tuesday 23rd June 2026, 11:30-12:30 BST 📍 Hybrid event (Zoom and Walter room, Kellogg College) 🎤 Dr Shreya Banerjee Book now www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Join us for the next Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) Public Seminar, “What can we learn from villages and small towns for tomorrow’s sustainable cities?” 🗓️ Wednesday 17th June 2026, 5.30pm-6.30pm 📍 The Hub, Kellogg College Book your place www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-can-w...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Join our next hybrid seminar on, "Processes, Practices and Possibilities: Can Urban Planning Deliver Healthy Cities in Africa?" 🗓️ Monday 15th June 2026, 14:00-15:00 BST 📍 Hybrid event (Zoom and Walter room, Kellogg College) 🎤 Prof. Oluwole Daramola Book now www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/can-urban-...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Join for a thought-provoking talk on, " Urbanisation Without Cities? Hydraulic Infrastructure and the Ecologies of Vulnerability in the Amazon? ". 🗓️ Friday 12th June 2026, 11:30-12:30 BST 📍 Hybrid event (Zoom and Walter room, Kellogg College) Book now www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/urbanisati...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Join our upcoming hybrid seminar, " Rethinking healthy cities – To what extent can urban health be designed? " on May 11th. 🗓️ Monday 11th May 2026, 11:30-12:30 BST 📍 Hybrid event (Zoom and 62 meeting room, Kellogg College) Find more➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rethinking...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Join us for the next Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) Public Seminar, “Can the arts heal?” 🗓️ Wednesday 29th April 2026, 5.30pm-6.30pm 📍 The Hub, Kellogg College Book your place www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gchu-publi...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Join us for the upcoming hybrid seminar, "Urban Form, Nature and Health: Can We Measure Cities’ Habitability in a Climate Crisis? " 🗓️ Thursday 26th February 2026, 1:30 pm-4:00 pm 📍 Hybrid event (Zoom and Walter room, Kellogg College) Find more➡️ www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk/events/gchu-...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Join us for the next Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) Public Seminar, “Can designing with nature reduce health inequalities?” 🗓️ Wednesday 11th March 2026, 5.30pm-6.30pm 📍 The Hub, Kellogg College Book your place ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gchu-can-d...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

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-...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

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...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

📝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...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

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...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

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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EURA Conversation #74 by Juliet Carpenter

«Cityscapes of Creativity: Exploring Urban Life with Creative Methods»

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Alan Renwick @alanrenwick.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

It was such a pleasure to be part of this rich discussion of deliberative democracy and climate change earlier this month. Read a summary and watch the whole video on the link below. Many thanks to all at @gchuoxford.bsky.social for organizing it!

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alchisholm.bsky.social @alchisholm.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Five fabulous panellists talk about how deliberative democracy can support climate justice! Precis and link to recording in blog 👇 @climateoxford.bsky.social @oxprimarycare.bsky.social @alanrenwick.bsky.social @timschwanen.bsky.social @reemaspatel.bsky.social #MutiraoGlobalCOP30 #RHRNClimate

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

📜 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...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

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...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

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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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

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International Society for Urban Health (ISUH) @is4urbanhealth.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Applications are open for the 2025–2026 Visiting Global Research Associates program at the @gchuoxford.bsky.social — a great opportunity to connect, collaborate & advance global #urban #health Don't miss out, check out the details below: www.gchu.org.uk/get-involved... #UrbanHealth

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alchisholm.bsky.social @alchisholm.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I’m hugely looking forward to this panel discussion about whether and how citizens’ assemblies can support public engagement, effective climate policy, better democracy and, ultimately, climate justice. In association with the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit. 2pm on Wednesday 4th June.

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

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...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

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...

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Deliberative Democracy: How Can It Support Effective & Just Climate Policy?

Part of the Right Here, Right Now Summit, this panel explores how deliberative democracy can shape fair, effective climate policy.

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

🧭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

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

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...

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Book Launch ‘Challenging urban narratives in London and Paris. A Discussion of two creative experiments’

The event is a presentation followed by a collective discussion of two creative initiatives which aimed at documenting and exploring experimental interventions in the way the everyday life of multi-st...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

📝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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Abi O'Connor @drabioconnor.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

On my way to sunny Oxford, looking forward to speaking at this event tonight 🌞 @neweconomics.bsky.social

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

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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Abi O'Connor @drabioconnor.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Looking forward to talking @ the @gchuoxford.bsky.social public seminar @ox.ac.uk about how the housing crisis can be fixed without compromising the planet further 📅 Weds 30th April, 5:30pm @ Kellogg College, join if you're in the SE! Tix 👇 @neweconomics.bsky.social www.gchu.org.uk/gchu-public-...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

📝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...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

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...

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How can we solve the housing crisis without sacrificing the planet?

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

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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Welcoming Our New Visiting Global Research Associates – Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation

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alchisholm.bsky.social @alchisholm.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Oxfordshire citizens' assembly on the thorny issues of traffic and transport concluded on Sunday. Here's my take on it and the the power of deliberative mini-publics to support robust public policy, social cohesion and better democracy www.gchu.org.uk/2025/03/tran... @gchuoxford.bsky.social

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

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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Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

✍ In a new blog, @alchisholm.bsky.social delves into the findings from her research. Read more here 👇 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion... @gchuoxford.bsky.social | @oxprimarycare.bsky.social ycare.bsky.social

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

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...

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Building our way out of the housing crisis: can regions work?

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

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...

GCHU Public Seminar: "Building our way out of the housing crisis: can regions work?". 12th March 2025 | 5:30-6:30pm | Kellogg College. The UK faces challenges of housing its population, and developing an economy that can deliver better everyday livelihoods for the majority, reducing social and geographical inequalities. This seminar will explore the possibilities of regions to generate more sustainable solutions, and to develop local resources more efficiently. Register to attend: GCHU.org.uk/seminar

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

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...

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Can polarisation be addressed through community dialogue?

GCHU Seminar in week one of Hilary Term 2025

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

❗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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CoHSAT - Coalition for Healthy Streets and Active Travel (Oxon) @cohsat.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Welcome to Blue Sky @gchuoxford.bsky.social And we are look forward to your new podcast series discussing #COP29 and sustainable cities.

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

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...

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Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) @gchuoxford.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

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