The University of Birmingham are currently advertising 2 x 4-year PhD studentships at the University of Birmingham studying mental wellbeing investments. Location: Health Economics Unit, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham Funding: Tax-free stipend starting at £22,859 p/a in year 1 and rising over the course of the PhD Closing date: July 9th, … Continue reading “PhD opportunities on wellbeing investments in schools and work”
Month: June 2021
The Wellbeing Impact of Urban Nature, by Fiona J. Clarke
By Fiona J. Clarke, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences. Cities can be stressful. And equally, they can be put under stress themselves. When we consider the wellbeing impact of urban nature, we tend to think principally of human health and perhaps environmental health, too. But what about the health of the cities that … Continue reading “The Wellbeing Impact of Urban Nature, by Fiona J. Clarke”
Balancing citizen wellbeing and ethics in times of crisis. Systems mapping of expert policy advice.
By Dr Sarah Ball, Dr Robert Lepenies, Professor Holger Strassheim, and Dr Jessica Pykett The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the vital role that behavioural expertise and behaviourally-informed public policies can play in keeping people safe and in understanding risky or health-promoting behaviours, such as compliance with social distancing rules. The public health decision making landscape is a complex one, involving … Continue reading “Balancing citizen wellbeing and ethics in times of crisis. Systems mapping of expert policy advice.”