Urbanisation and Health MOOC: Promoting Sustainable Solutions
More than half of the world’s population now lives in cities compared to only 5% in the 18th century. Deepen your knowledge of the relationship between how cities develop and human health in this free online course.
This rapid urbanisation has resulted in inadequate infrastructure, physical inactivity, gentrification, air pollution, and growing numbers of slum dwellers – all factors that are now challenging the health and wellbeing of the people living in cities.
In this programme, you will learn about the key determinants of urban health and the history of major trends in urban planning, alongside innovative and people-centered approaches to creating sustainable solutions. Presentations and cases are provided by researchers and a range of local and global stakeholders engaged in urban planning.
What you get
| EXPERT KNOWLEDGE | ON-DEMAND EDUCATION | REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE | TOOLS AND RESOURCES |
| Master skills and learn from researchers and key stakeholders with experience in urban planning | Learn and submit work at times most convenient to you through our online platform | Study previous real-world urban planning activities with our expert tutors from across Europe | Utilise a series of resources to inspire awareness and action on sustainable solutions |
Curriculum details
Researchers and stakeholders in urban planning will introduce you to cases from cities in Denmark, Spain, Portugal, and many other urban settings across the world in order to further interdisciplinary knowledge on urbanisation and health.
The programme is set out across five modules:
- How Urbanisation, Health, and Urban Planning Relate
- Ageing and Gentrification
- Nature-based Solutions
- Innovative Solutions
- Innovation and Communication
Key details
Format:
- 5-week online course of video lectures, quizzes, and optional and mandatory readings and discussions
Cost:
- Free
Who should apply
The programme is open to anyone who wants to further interdisciplinary knowledge on urbanisation and health, including citizens and activists as well planners, practitioners and decision-makers with a professional interest in sustainable urban planning from countries around the world.
Ready to apply?
The Urbanisation and Health is an ongoing online course, so you can register at any time!
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