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1Healthy Settings Development Unit, School of Public Health and Clinical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, UK. mtdooris@uclan.ac.uk
Health Promotion International
|February 20, 2010
Summary
Interest in the Healthy University approach is growing in England. A national program could enhance health, well-being, and sustainable development in higher education institutions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Higher Education Studies
- Sustainable Development
Background:
- Growing interest in the Healthy University approach in England.
- Higher education institutions (HEIs) offer potential for health and well-being impact.
- Need for a national strategy to support the Healthy University initiative.
Purpose of the Study:
- Explore the potential for a national Healthy University programme in England.
- Identify effective frameworks and strategies for implementation.
- Gather stakeholder perspectives on promoting health in higher education.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing questionnaires and interviews.
- Involved key informants from English higher education institutions and national stakeholder organizations.
- Explored perceptions and recommendations for a national programme.
Main Results:
- Higher education can positively impact student, staff, and community health and well-being.
- Strong support exists for a National Healthy Higher Education Programme with a whole system framework.
- A flexible, process-focused, aspirational model is preferred over a top-down accreditation scheme.
- Demonstrating contribution to core business objectives and sustainability is crucial.
Conclusions:
- A national programme is feasible and supported by stakeholders.
- A flexible, process-oriented framework is more likely to drive systemic change.
- Recommendations focus on national development, research, evaluation, and international collaboration.
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