Education . Collaboration . Exchange

Enhancing Sustainable Well-being Education in Europe and beyond

NEWS

NEWS
20/9/2024

Our team shared insights from our project at the 6th International Congress ISFT on Forest and Its Potential for Health, with three presentations in specialized modules and our concept featured in the poster sessions.

17/9/2024

Our second transnational project meeting was held in Druskininkai, Lithuania, where our team focused intensively on designing and developing the micro-credential modules.

NEWS

ABOUT SWEPPP

"Sustainable Well-being - Education for Personal, Professional and Planetary Well-being" (SWEPPP) project is based on the idea that achieving sustainable well-being requires a holistic approach, aligning personal, professional, and planetary welfare. It aims to foster wellness across these three dimensions by empowering individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to enact meaningful action.

To achieve this overarching objective, the project consortium, composed of higher education institutions (HEIs) and industry leaders, will be working on three main outputs; thereby adding to the educational offerings in the field:

Sustainable Well-being Curriculum
Sustainable Well-being Courses
Sustainable Well-being for Everyone Guide

TRAINING CURRICULUM

TRAINING 
CURRICULUM

The SWEPPP Training Curriculum endeavors to establish a universally recognized and coherent framework for integrating well-being into sustainability contexts, identifying the essential dimensions to be addressed in sustainable well-being studies.

Structured in a modular format, the curriculum invites educators from HEIs and professionals from other educational settings, such as trainers and coaches, to incorporate it into the development of their educational programs, including courses, training sessions, workshops, and similar initiatives focused on sustainable well-being.

Download the Training Curriculum
Knowledge-Based Modules
Skill-Based Modules
SWEPPP Well-being Diagram

SWEPPP Courses

SWEPPP COURSES

The project team will commence the development of the SWEPPP Courses, which will be based on the SWEPPP Curriculum, in summer 2024. Stay tuned for our engaging micro-learning units coming your way!

SWEPPP COURSES (Coming Next)

SWEPPP GUIDE

SWEPPP GUIDE

The SWEPPP Guide seeks to motivate individuals to enhance both their personal and workplace well-being. Grounded in the previously formulated curriculum and courses, this guide will serve as a user-friendly resource for nurturing well-being across diverse dimensions.

SWEPPP GUIDE (Coming Next)

FEATURED BLOGS

Editorial Board

Dr. Saru Essi

Dr. Essi Saru works as a University Lecturer in management and organization in Turku School of Economics, Pori unit, University of Turku. Her interests in research have been in human resource management, organizational development and leadership and these themes have also been integrated in her teaching in bachelor and master’s levels. The most recent research interest are in sustainability and responsibility in relation to human resource management including wellbeing and common good aspects. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Business Ethics, Personnel Review, International Journal of Management Education and edited books.

Dr. Maria Järlström

Dr, Adjunct Professor Maria Järlström works as a University Lecturer and a Programme Manager in Human Resource Management at the Department of Management, University of Vaasa. She has a solid background in the field of personnel management and leadership as a teacher, researcher and trainer among students and practical professionals. Her current research interests focuses on strategic HRM, careers, and sustainable human resource management. Her work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals and books, including Journal of World Business, Journal of Business Ethics, The International Journal of Human Resource Management, European Management Journal, Career Development International, among others.

BLOG

Perceived Benefits to Human Well-being of Urban Community Gardening

The practice of growing plants in the city environments brings undoubted benefits to human well-being and the natural environment. Urban gardening is a powerful tool for improving individual and community well-being, particularly in densely populated urban areas where access to green spaces is limited. It fosters healthier lifestyles, stronger communities, and a more sustainable environment, contributing to overall quality of life.
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Sustainable leadership as a source of professional well-being

The debate over responsibility for employee well-being at work focuses on whether it lies with employers or employees. Research suggests that sustainable leadership can help employers create conditions that support professional well-being by balancing economic goals with social and environmental responsibilities. Sustainable leadership involves practices like valuing employees, fostering trust, and empowering them through decentralized decision-making. While organizations play a key role in supporting well-being, employees also contribute by actively managing their own work and engaging in practices like job crafting. Responsibility is ultimately shared between both parties.
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Commute by bike to feel happier and mentally stronger

A study from Scotland involving over 380,000 participants found that commuting by bike can improve mental wellness. The study revealed that bike commuters had a 15% lower rate of anxiety and depression medication prescriptions compared to non-bike commuters, with women experiencing an even greater reduction. This suggests a causal connection between cycling to work and improved mental health.
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PROJECT PARTNERS

ASSOCIATED PARTNERS