Course:
"Urban Pollution and Public Health: A Data-Driven Approach to Risk Assessment and Mitigation"
Language:
EN
Form:
on-line
Duration:
5 hours (on-line)
+30 min. break
+30 min. break
Aligned with SDG:
Place:
Dates:
Lang.:
ON-LINE
11 August 2025
ON-LINE
27 Sept. 2025
ON-LINE
15 Nov. 2025
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COURSE OBJECTIVE:
This course, "Urban Pollution and Public Health: A Data-Driven Approach to Risk Assessment and Mitigation," aims to equip city officials, environmental agencies, and public health professionals with practical knowledge and tools to monitor, assess, and mitigate urban pollution’s impact on public health.
Key Objectives:
1. Understanding Urban Pollution & Its Health Impacts
Identify major urban pollutants (air, water, soil, and noise pollution) and their sources.
Analyze the health risks associated with pollution, including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and neurological disorders.
2. Utilizing Data-Driven Pollution Monitoring Tools
Introduce open-source air and water quality monitoring technologies (e.g., PurpleAir, OpenAQ).
Demonstrate how to interpret real-time pollution data to identify health risk patterns.
3. Health Risk Assessment & Predictive Modeling
Apply bioinformatics and data analytics to correlate pollution levels with health outcomes.
Use GIS and statistical models to track pollution hotspots and predict future health risks.
4. Developing Effective Mitigation Strategies
Explore policy interventions for pollution reduction and urban sustainability.
Promote community engagement and awareness campaigns to encourage public participation.
5. Implementation in Urban Planning
Provide a framework for integrating pollution control measures into city policies.
Guide participants in creating localized action plans tailored to their city’s needs.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to leverage data and technology to make informed decisions, influence policy, and implement solutions that contribute to healthier and more sustainable cities.
This course, "Urban Pollution and Public Health: A Data-Driven Approach to Risk Assessment and Mitigation," aims to equip city officials, environmental agencies, and public health professionals with practical knowledge and tools to monitor, assess, and mitigate urban pollution’s impact on public health.
Key Objectives:
1. Understanding Urban Pollution & Its Health Impacts
Identify major urban pollutants (air, water, soil, and noise pollution) and their sources.
Analyze the health risks associated with pollution, including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and neurological disorders.
2. Utilizing Data-Driven Pollution Monitoring Tools
Introduce open-source air and water quality monitoring technologies (e.g., PurpleAir, OpenAQ).
Demonstrate how to interpret real-time pollution data to identify health risk patterns.
3. Health Risk Assessment & Predictive Modeling
Apply bioinformatics and data analytics to correlate pollution levels with health outcomes.
Use GIS and statistical models to track pollution hotspots and predict future health risks.
4. Developing Effective Mitigation Strategies
Explore policy interventions for pollution reduction and urban sustainability.
Promote community engagement and awareness campaigns to encourage public participation.
5. Implementation in Urban Planning
Provide a framework for integrating pollution control measures into city policies.
Guide participants in creating localized action plans tailored to their city’s needs.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to leverage data and technology to make informed decisions, influence policy, and implement solutions that contribute to healthier and more sustainable cities.
COURSE LEADERS:
Shandirai Mbisva is a Biotechnology graduate with a strong background in microbiology, environmental monitoring, and bioinformatics. His expertise lies in data-driven approaches to public health and sustainable urban development, particularly in urban pollution and public health risk assessment.
He has hands-on experience as a laboratory technician assistant at Harare Institute of Technology, where he conducted experiments in microbiology, plant tissue culture, and fermentation technology, while mentoring students in their final-year research projects.
Additionally, he is passionate about community education and has been actively involved in training unemployed youths in sustainable agricultural skills, such as mushroom farming. He holds a Certificate in Higher and Tertiary Education from Harare Institute of Technology’s Technology Education Centre (TEC).
As a researcher for the Happy City Index, he analyzes urban quality of life indicators, including environmental sustainability and public health trends. Shandirai is committed to sustainable development and urban resilience, and looks forward to helping cities mitigate pollution-related health risks through practical, data-driven strategies.
The course will be led by Bartosz Bartoszewicz, a highly accomplished former Deputy Mayor with nearly two decades of experience in local government. Throughout his distinguished career, he has been at the forefront of urban transformation and digital innovation, winning the prestigious Innovation in Politics Award, organised by the Austrian Innovation in Politics Institute. This recognition highlights his outstanding contribution to advancing smart city initiatives and improving quality of life through innovative policies.
Bartosz holds a Doctorate, with his doctoral thesis focusing on the quality of life in urban areas—an area that remains central to his work in public administration and city management. As an academic lecturer, he has taught sharing his knowledge and expertise with the next generation of leaders and urban policymakers. His extensive experience in both theory and practice has enabled him to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world application, enriching his teaching and professional approach.
In addition to his academic work, Bartosz delivered presentations at international conferences on urbanisation, sustainable city management, and digital transformation. His insights have shaped discussions on the future of cities, particularly regarding the integration of smart technologies and sustainable urban planning. His work provides a deep dive into how cities can harness technology to improve residents' lives while promoting sustainability and resilience.
With a career spanning leadership, academia, and international speaking engagements, Bartosz Bartoszewicz offers a wealth of knowledge and practical insights. He combines the experience of a long-serving mayor with a solid academic foundation, providing a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of urban transformation. Participants in the course will gain invaluable knowledge from his diverse background, exploring both the practical and theoretical aspects of innovation, urban management, and smart city development.
A detailed PROGRAM will be available soon.
Module: Workshops in groups
An online course is an excellent opportunity to broaden your knowledge. However, we recognise that a significant value of courses lies in the exchange of experiences among participants. This requires a certain level of openness and willingness to collaborate, which can sometimes only be fully unlocked through face-to-face interaction and the use of appropriate workshop solutions. That is why the programme for in-person courses includes 'Workshops in groups using real documents and a selected workshop format,' lasting approximately 90 minutes. These workshops are conducted during the second part of the course.
COURSE METHOLODOGY:
This course will be delivered fully online in a pre-recorded format, allowing participants to learn at their own pace. The methodology is designed to ensure accessibility, interactivity, and practical application of concepts related to urban pollution and public health.
Key Teaching Methods:
1. Pre-Recorded Lectures
Short, structured video modules covering key topics (e.g., pollution sources, health risks, data analysis).
Downloadable transcripts and presentation slides for easy reference.
2. Hands-On Data Analysis & Interactive Exercises
Participants will be provided with real-world pollution datasets to practice data interpretation and risk assessment.
Tutorials and step-by-step guides will be provided for using open-source pollution monitoring tools (e.g., PurpleAir, OpenAQ).
A GIS mapping exercise will allow learners to visualize pollution trends.
3. Expert Guest Lecture & Device Demonstration
An industry expert from a pollution monitoring device company (e.g., PurpleAir or OpenAQ) will be invited as a guest lecturer.
They will provide a live or recorded demonstration on how to set up, use, and interpret data from pollution monitoring sensors.
This session will give participants first-hand exposure to the technology, enhancing their understanding and ability to implement it in real-world settings.
4. Self-Paced Assessments & Final Project
Each module includes quizzes and reflection exercises to reinforce learning.
The final project will require participants to analyze pollution data and propose mitigation strategies, demonstrating practical application.
5. Discussion Forum & Optional Q&A Webinars
A dedicated online forum where participants can ask questions and exchange ideas.
Periodic live Q&A sessions with experts (optional) to address challenges and provide additional insights.
This methodology ensures that learners gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, while the guest expert session adds valuable real-world exposure to pollution monitoring technology.
This course will be delivered fully online in a pre-recorded format, allowing participants to learn at their own pace. The methodology is designed to ensure accessibility, interactivity, and practical application of concepts related to urban pollution and public health.
Key Teaching Methods:
1. Pre-Recorded Lectures
Short, structured video modules covering key topics (e.g., pollution sources, health risks, data analysis).
Downloadable transcripts and presentation slides for easy reference.
2. Hands-On Data Analysis & Interactive Exercises
Participants will be provided with real-world pollution datasets to practice data interpretation and risk assessment.
Tutorials and step-by-step guides will be provided for using open-source pollution monitoring tools (e.g., PurpleAir, OpenAQ).
A GIS mapping exercise will allow learners to visualize pollution trends.
3. Expert Guest Lecture & Device Demonstration
An industry expert from a pollution monitoring device company (e.g., PurpleAir or OpenAQ) will be invited as a guest lecturer.
They will provide a live or recorded demonstration on how to set up, use, and interpret data from pollution monitoring sensors.
This session will give participants first-hand exposure to the technology, enhancing their understanding and ability to implement it in real-world settings.
4. Self-Paced Assessments & Final Project
Each module includes quizzes and reflection exercises to reinforce learning.
The final project will require participants to analyze pollution data and propose mitigation strategies, demonstrating practical application.
5. Discussion Forum & Optional Q&A Webinars
A dedicated online forum where participants can ask questions and exchange ideas.
Periodic live Q&A sessions with experts (optional) to address challenges and provide additional insights.
This methodology ensures that learners gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, while the guest expert session adds valuable real-world exposure to pollution monitoring technology.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This course provides city officials, environmental agencies, and public health professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to monitor, assess, and mitigate urban pollution's impact on public health using data-driven approaches. Participants will explore air, water, soil, and noise pollution, their health risks, and practical solutions for sustainable urban development.
Through pre-recorded lectures, learners will gain insights into pollution monitoring tools, including open-source air and water quality sensors like PurpleAir and OpenAQ. A guest expert from a pollution monitoring device company will provide a live or recorded demonstration, ensuring participants understand how to set up, use, and analyze real-time pollution data.
The course also includes interactive exercises where participants will:
• Analyze real-world pollution datasets and identify health risks.
• Use GIS mapping and predictive models to track pollution trends.
• Develop an action plan for pollution mitigation in their cities.
To enhance learning, the course features self-paced quizzes, downloadable materials, and a discussion forum for peer engagement. A final project will require participants to apply their knowledge by assessing pollution levels in a chosen urban area and proposing policy-based solutions.
By the end of this course, participants will have the necessary tools to make data-driven decisions, influence policy, and implement effective strategies to create healthier and more sustainable cities.
This course provides city officials, environmental agencies, and public health professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to monitor, assess, and mitigate urban pollution's impact on public health using data-driven approaches. Participants will explore air, water, soil, and noise pollution, their health risks, and practical solutions for sustainable urban development.
Through pre-recorded lectures, learners will gain insights into pollution monitoring tools, including open-source air and water quality sensors like PurpleAir and OpenAQ. A guest expert from a pollution monitoring device company will provide a live or recorded demonstration, ensuring participants understand how to set up, use, and analyze real-time pollution data.
The course also includes interactive exercises where participants will:
• Analyze real-world pollution datasets and identify health risks.
• Use GIS mapping and predictive models to track pollution trends.
• Develop an action plan for pollution mitigation in their cities.
To enhance learning, the course features self-paced quizzes, downloadable materials, and a discussion forum for peer engagement. A final project will require participants to apply their knowledge by assessing pollution levels in a chosen urban area and proposing policy-based solutions.
By the end of this course, participants will have the necessary tools to make data-driven decisions, influence policy, and implement effective strategies to create healthier and more sustainable cities.
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Enrollment
Enrollment is confirmed upon submitting a completed enrollment form and paying the Initial Payment of £30. The remaining balance must be paid at least 30 days before the course starts. For enrollments made less than 30 days before the start date, payment of the full course fee is required at the time of enrollment.
Confirmation
Participants will receive a confirmation email, including the course schedule, venue or platform details, and contact information.
Withdrawal Rights
Participants may withdraw within 14 days of enrollment for a full refund, including the Initial Payment.
Terms and Conditions for Courses and Training Sessions of Happy City Academy
Enrollment is confirmed upon submitting a completed enrollment form and paying the Initial Payment of £30. The remaining balance must be paid at least 30 days before the course starts. For enrollments made less than 30 days before the start date, payment of the full course fee is required at the time of enrollment.
Confirmation
Participants will receive a confirmation email, including the course schedule, venue or platform details, and contact information.
Withdrawal Rights
Participants may withdraw within 14 days of enrollment for a full refund, including the Initial Payment.
Terms and Conditions for Courses and Training Sessions of Happy City Academy
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