Upcoming Events from the CHILI Hub

Posted by Charlotte Mitchell

How do school environments affect children’s health, wellbeing, and educational outcomes?

Join CHILI, a UKRI and NIHR-funded hub driving research on sustainable, child-centred learning environments, for two thought-provoking talks exploring how schools can support healthier and more effective learning.

Monday 5^th October 12-1pm  –  Online

📅 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998508685276?aff=oddtdtcreator

🌬️ Talk 1: An Atmosphere for Learning?

The air students breathe in classrooms can significantly affect their health, wellbeing, and ability to learn.

Join Dr Smriti Safaya, a geologist, educator, and researcher, as she presents findings from a scoping review of educational, behavioural, and communication interventions designed to improve indoor air quality in schools. Drawing on her extensive experience in environmental education and citizen science, Smriti will explore practical approaches to raising awareness, encouraging behaviour change, and creating healthier learning environments.

👕 Talk 2: What Are the Impacts of School Uniform on Child Health Behaviours and Outcomes?

Findings from a Systematic Review

Do school uniforms improve behaviour, attendance, and academic achievement? What does the evidence show?

Join Katie Meadows as she presents findings from a systematic review of 12 studies examining how school uniform policies relate to:

📚 Academic achievement

 🏃 Physical health

 😊 Psychosocial wellbeing

 🎒 School attendance

 ⚖️ School discipline

Katie will discuss the mixed evidence on school uniforms and explore how the views of teachers, parents, policymakers, and young people compare with the available research.

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