The MOOC Healthy Urban Systems stresses numerous urban health issues and solutions in a comprehensive introduction on Multidisciplinary Frameworks, Observations & Measures, Concepts & Theories, Modeling Tools, Scenarios Design, and Policies and governance.
The up-to-date knowledge is based on various examples, on their implication for the contemporaneous questions, and on the most recent tools and technics of systemic approaches, machine learning, open and FAIR data, participatory, collaborative and action-research. It encourages place-based policies WITH the people and FOR the people in a multi-scale and long-term perspective beyond SDGs’ 2030 and towards the new “Pact for the Future” 2050.
30 international researchers, practitioners and professionals in North and South countries participated to this initiative, that is coordinated and produced by the University of Lausanne – UNIL together with:
- the International Science Council program on Urban Health and Wellbeing (ISC – UHWB)
- the Institute of Urban Environment (IUE), Chinese Academy of Science in Xiamen, China.
- the International Society for Urban Health (ISUH)
- the HUE (Healthy Urban Environments) Collaboratory
- the World Health Organization (WHO), Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health (HQ/ECH)
Overview
Syllabus
Course 1: HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 : Concepts and observations
- Offered by University of Lausanne. Welcome to an immersive exploration of Urban Health Systems with our expertly developed MOOC, ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 2 : Theories, models and tools
- Offered by University of Lausanne. This MOOC is the second part (out of three parts) of the whole MOOC on Healthy Urban Systems. These PART ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies
- Offered by University of Lausanne. This MOOC is the third part (out of three parts) of the whole MOOC on Healthy Urban Systems. This PART ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by University of Lausanne. Welcome to an immersive exploration of Urban Health Systems with our expertly developed MOOC, ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 2 : Theories, models and tools
- Offered by University of Lausanne. This MOOC is the second part (out of three parts) of the whole MOOC on Healthy Urban Systems. These PART ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 3 : Design and policies
- Offered by University of Lausanne. This MOOC is the third part (out of three parts) of the whole MOOC on Healthy Urban Systems. This PART ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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Welcome to an immersive exploration of Urban Health Systems with our expertly developed MOOC, specifically designed for professionals and enthusiasts in Urban Health. This inaugural part of our MOOC series (consisting in 3 MOOCs) launches you into a comprehensive 4-week journey, navigating through multidisciplinary frameworks and analytical observations crucial to understanding urban health complexities. Attain 2 ECTS credits as you explore pivotal themes, including urbanization-planetary health connections and a “Health in All Policies” approach. Module 1 solidifies foundational knowledge of systemic approaches and key urban health issues, whereas Module 2 enhances your observational and analytical skills, introducing GIS, data stewardship, and innovative AI tools. The MOOC culminates with the creation of a systemic flow chart, ensuring a practical, applied understanding, thereby facilitating informed decision-making towards realizing sustainable, health-oriented urban environments. Engage in a profound learning journey where theoretical knowledge harmoniously meets practical application, sculpting the future of Urban Health Systems.
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This MOOC is the second part (out of three parts) of the whole MOOC on Healthy Urban Systems. These PART II is very recommended (but not obliged) to take after the PART I and before the PART III. Once you understood the main concepts and visions of Urban Health, and the best practices of observation in PART I, you are ready to think about theories and to practice models for this PART II. This PART II lasts 4 weeks, comprising two modules of 2 weeks each. The number of credits is 2 ECTS. To obtain these credits, you should achieve all the statements required each week. The final elaboration of a model (in the Holistic System Analysis & Modelling© software) on your proper urban health question, will be specifically evaluated.
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This MOOC is the third part (out of three parts) of the whole MOOC on Healthy Urban Systems. This PART III is very recommended (but not obliged) to take after the PART I and PART II. Once you understood the main concepts and visions of Urban Health, and the best practices of observation in PART I, the theories and models in PART II, you are better prepared to take this PART III on Design and policies. This PART III lasts 4 weeks, comprising two modules of 2 weeks each. The number of credits is 2 ECTS. To obtain these credits, you should achieve all the statements required each week. The final elaboration of a policy design and Health Impact assessment on your proper urban health question, will be specifically evaluated.
Taught by
Prof. Céline Rozenblat
