Imagining Wellbeing – theme workshop co-hosted by the Centre for Urban Wellbeing and Centre for Digital Cultures at University of Birmingham

On 12 July 2023 Dorothy Butchard, Centre for Urban Wellbeing Theme Lead on ‘Imagining Wellbeing’, led a theme workshop co-hosted by the Centre for Urban Wellbeing and Centre for Digital Cultures at University of Birmingham. This workshop emphasised creativity, art, and action, and links directly into a consultation about Birmingham’s ambitious plans to transform the city … Continue reading “Imagining Wellbeing – theme workshop co-hosted by the Centre for Urban Wellbeing and Centre for Digital Cultures at University of Birmingham”

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Community wellbeing inequalities at risk of widening as Birmingham City Council effectively files for bankruptcy

The Centre for Urban Wellbeing has as its mission to support interdisciplinary and community-engaged research informed by the best global evidence to address urban wellbeing inequalities. These inequalities are at risk of widening in the Centre’s home in Birmingham, England, where the local council effectively filed for bankruptcy on 5 September 2023. Factors driving the … Continue reading “Community wellbeing inequalities at risk of widening as Birmingham City Council effectively files for bankruptcy”

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Learning more about the work of the Birmingham Health and Wellbeing Board – with Professor Robin Miller

Questions by Dr Laura Kudrna. Dr Kudrna is a Research Fellow in Applied Psychology and theme lead on Wellbeing Economies for the Centre for Urban Wellbeing at the University of Birmingham. Cross-posted on Applied Research Collaboration West Midlands News Blog. I have seen several emails going around recently about the Birmingham Health and Wellbeing board. … Continue reading “Learning more about the work of the Birmingham Health and Wellbeing Board – with Professor Robin Miller”

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