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Programme infographic summary - Executive MSc Health Economics, Policy and Management - Executive programmes - Study - Department of Social Policy. Designresearchtechniques. Urban Age Scholarship » Executive MSc in Cities » A transformational programme for working professionals at the London School of Economics. Starting in September 2016.

The Urban Age Scholarship is designed to support outstanding candidates from the public, private and third sectors wanting to study on the LSE Executive MSc in Cities The Urban Age Scholarship for the LSE Executive MSc in Cities is made possible through the Urban Age Programme, a joint initiative between LSE Cities and the Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft The LSE Executive MSc in Cities is a flexible, tailor-made programme for global urban leaders in the public, private and third sectors who want to rethink the way their organisations are delivering large scale change in cities.

Urban Age Scholarship » Executive MSc in Cities » A transformational programme for working professionals at the London School of Economics. Starting in September 2016

One of our key priorities for the LSE Executive MSc in Cities is to ensure that it replicates the successful Urban Age model of bringing together stakeholders from as wide a range of contexts as possible and broadening access to knowledge and debate around the way we design and govern our cities. Scholarships may be awarded to cover the full cost of tuition, but partial tuition scholarships are also available. Population medicine - School of Medicine - Cardiff University. An approach to research and education that considers the whole environment within which healthcare is delivered, far beyond the individual.

Population medicine - School of Medicine - Cardiff University

Our aim is to improve the health of individuals through research, innovation, and teaching focused on patient populations and the health systems affecting their care. We aim to build on our existing partnerships and contribute to the creation of effective health policy that demonstrates real impact to total population health. This involves: Institute of Health: Wellbeing in Sustainable Environments (WISE) WISE builds on fifteen years' research into how the built environment (at all scales from buildings to whole cities) affects the wellbeing, mental health and quality of life of residents and other users.

Institute of Health: Wellbeing in Sustainable Environments (WISE)

The unit focuses on the social aspects of sustainability. Several large projects have been undertaken for funding organisations including the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Wellcome Trust, Department of Health and the Housing Corporation. Consultancy work has also been conducted for practitioners in the fields of development, housing and health care. The unit attaches particular importance to cross-disciplinary working, generation of relevant, practical guidance and wide dissemination to professional and user groups (through books, papers, workshops, leaflets and design checklists). The unit is one of three academic research centres forming the EPSRC EQUAL (Extending Quality Life) I’DGO (Inclusive Design for Getting Outdoors) Consortium. WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Urban Environments - UWE Bristol: WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Urban Environments. The WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Urban Environments promotes healthy and sustainable settlements through research, teaching, consultancy, knowledge exchange and publications.

WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Urban Environments - UWE Bristol: WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Urban Environments

We work closely with municipalities, planning consultancies and health authorities in the UK, as well as with the wider WHO European Healthy Cities network. About the Centre Background information about the WHO Collaboration Centre. Research projects An overview of our key research and related projects. Publications List of research publications from Centre members.

Training, consultancy and teaching An overview of training, consultancy and teaching available within the centre. ESRC Seminar Series An overview of the ESRC funded seminar series. Key Text Online resources, including the Routledge Handbook and a health map. Members Our staff, students, and visiting professors. Jobs at the University of Reading – University of Reading. Full-time, Permanent, School of Architecture Application closes19th November 2015SalaryGrade 8 £48,743 to £53,248 per annumLocationWhiteknights CampusJob application guidance notesDownload PDFFurther particularsDownload PDF We are creating a new School of Architecture committed to an innovative model of architectural education.

Jobs at the University of Reading – University of Reading

We need a committed academic with previous experience of the development and delivery of studio teaching and a taught course element within an architecture degree. The position represents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the emerging School identity and to connect with the existing strong research culture. You will have: - A broad knowledge of current trends in architecture and the built environment - Demonstrable skills in architecture studio teaching from first year through to final year - A developing track record in research - Orientation towards interdisciplinary education - Excellent presentation and oral communication skills.