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Organization

The Sustainable Health Unit (SUSTAINIT) is a knowledge cluster with the aim of promoting interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable health research and education.

SUSTAINIT brings together three centres

As of June 2025, SUSTAINIT is permanently affiliated with the Centre for Global Sustainability along with UiO: Energy and Environment, UiO: Life Science, and UiO: Democracy.

Aims

SUSTAINIT examines the impact of sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on health research and professional education.

Objectives

  • To advance education and research that fosters critical thinking and expands understanding of sustainability and the significance of SDGs in healthcare. 
  • To foster collaboration between research, education, and capacity-building initiatives. 
  • To encourage interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration. 
  • To play a leading role and contribute to international collaborations at UiO, including the European University Alliance Circle U, on these topics.

Management

Scientific Advisory Board

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