t he concept of wellbeing and its relevance for policy and practice
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The concept of wellbeing and its relevance for policy and practice
David Somervell, Head of SRS Futures
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The University Edinburgh addressing staff & student wellbeing
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GLADS: Good Lives and Decent Societies
Seminar 2 How does looking at problems through a wellbeing lens help identify appropriate goals and
priorities?
14 May 2014, National Museums of ScotlandUnderstanding the usefulness of taking a wellbeing approach and incorporating it in decision-making and action
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The University• A huge employer - over 11,000 staff in a variety of
academic and support roles • Currently reviewing SRS Strategy• How does it address staff and student wellbeing in
its daily operations?
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• provide the highest quality learning and teaching environment for the greater wellbeing of our students
• make a significant, sustainable and socially responsible contribution to Scotland, the UK and the world, promoting health, economic growth and cultural wellbeing.
University of EdinburghStrategic Plan 2012-16: Mission
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“The University of Edinburgh is in a strong and positive position and is making a significantcontribution to the economic, social and cultural wellbeing of Scotland.”
Professor Sir Timothy O’SheaPrincipal and Vice-Chancellor, The University of Edinburgh
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be inclusive, supportive and collegial inour approach, which is underpinned byprinciples of dignity and respect, equalityand diversity, health, safety and wellbeing.
For staff:
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promote student health, wellbeingand safety.
For students:
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Edinburgh Manifesto
Thinking about sustainable solutions includes thinking about what kind of world we would like to work towards and why - exploring what we mean by, for example, ‘sustainable development’, ‘progress’ or ‘well-being’.
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Aims
To enable a better understanding of the usefulness of focusing on wellbeing to address major societal challenges and to explore ways to embed wellbeing in planning, decision and action.
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Key themes
• health, work & welfare• place & space• life course perspective
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A Common Challenge
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health (physical and mental)
place/space
work/employment
Wellbeing
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academia/research
policy
practice
Wellbeing
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Departments participating
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Points for discussion
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University
Principal
Corporate Services Group
VP Nigel Paul
Procurement
Karen Bowman
Social Responsibility &
SustainabilityDave Gorman
Estates and BuildingsAngus Currie
Colleges
Heads of College
SASG
Sec Sarah Smith
IS
VP Jeff Hayward
Who we are
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Alexis Anya DaveCaro David Joe
Joy Liz Matt
Wendy
Michelle
Finn
Sunnah
Jane RuthMartinLucy
Alan
Who we are
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Who we are• New support department• Helping everyone to do
things better• 3 main working areas – – Practical programmes– Strategy & governance– Future scanning
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What we doWe support staff and students to create a sustainable and socially responsible environment at the University and beyond.
• Supporting a culture of change• Pursuing excellence and innovation• Working collaboratively as part of the local and global
community
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Healthy Working Lives
• http://www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/staff/health-wellbeing/about/healthy-working-lives
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Healthy Universities
• http://www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/staff/enhancing-student-experience/initiatives/sep/healthy-university
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Student Life / Student Experience
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What sort of Universitydo we want to be?
…responsible?
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Zero hours contracts
Child labour
Investment funds
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