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Part of the study-unit focuses on sustainable food supply chains examininig how sustainable practices - from production to distribution, can reduce environmental impact, enhance food security, and promote ethical sourcing. These discussions emphasise the importance of building resilient and responsible food systems for a more sustainable future. Another aspect of the study - unit focuses on how reducing waste along the food supply chain contributes to sustainability by conserving resources, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and improving food security. We explore strategies such as waste prevention, valorization of by-products, and circular economy approaches to make food systems more efficient. This aligns with the SDGs by promoting responsible consumption and production. Lastly, a lecture is dedicated to the production of organc foods. A discussion is made on how organic farming practices contribute to sustainability by reducing chemical inputs, promoting soil health, and enhancing biodiversity. By outlining the environmental, economic, and health impacts of organic food production, we highlight its role in sustainable food systems. This discussion aligns with SDGs by emphasizing eco-friendly agriculture and responsible consumption.

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Food labelling and sustainability including eco labels

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Throughout the study-unit we analyse consumer trends driving demand for sustainable food choices, such as plant-based diets, clean-label products, and eco-friendly packaging, from the new product development aspect, including its marketing too.

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Role of nutritionists and dietititians as sustainability advocates, recommending sustainable and healthy diets

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Concepts of globalisation and sustainability impacts

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Practical session in meal planning, incorporating the concept of plant forward diets and sustainability

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The SDGs; Eat Lancet Reports on Planetary Health and the global syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition and Climate Change; C footprint and preparation of sustainable diets

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Lectures on innovative green technologies for food processing focus on sustainable methods that reduce energy consumption, minimise waste, and improve food safety and quality. By exploring techniques such as cold atmospheric plasma, supercritical CO₂ processing, and UV treatment, we address how these technologies contribute to environmental sustainability and align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These approaches support a more efficient and eco-friendly food system while maintaining product integrity and consumer health. Additionally, a lecture is dedicated to food packaging materials where besides outlining the pros and cons of each type currently in use, we also explore how innovative, eco-friendly packaging solutions help reduce environmental impact by minimising plastic waste, improving recyclability, and utilizing biodegradable or renewable materials. We examine how these materials contribute to a circular economy while maintaining food safety and quality.

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The SDGs; Eat Lancet Reports on Planetary Health and the global syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition and Climate Change; C footprint and preparation of sustainable diets

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Sustainability considerations in food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs)

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Food labelling and sustainability including eco labels

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The imporance of green skills in health professionals

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This study-unit - coordinated by Dr Gianpaolo Tomaselli - will be entirely focused on the topics of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainabilty in the health and social care context. Specific focus will be given to the role of CSR and sustainability in relation to Patient Safety, Clinical Risk Management and Care Quality.

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This study-unit - coordinated by Prof Sandra Buttigieg - included lectures on: Corporate Social Responsibility in relation with Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources Management and Operations Management; Emergency Preparedness.

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This study-unit - coordinated by Dr Kenneth Grech - included a lecture on Corporate Social Responsibility and Health Economics

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This study-unit - coordinated by Prof Sandra Buttigieg - included lectures on: Corporate Social Responsibility in relation with Governance and Performance, Quality Management and Patient Safety; Ethics in Health Systems Management and Leadership; Patients' rights and responsibilities.

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This study-unit - coordinated by Dr Kenneth Grech - included lectures on: contemporary issues facing health systems - this lecture mentioned environmental sustainability aspects related to health policy; the resilience and vulnerabilities of small states and a lecture on intersectoral collaboration. Both lectures tackled environmental sustainability aspects related to health policy

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Integrating sustainable practices into daily life can open up a range of mental health benefits, including improved mood and reduced stress. Engaging in activities that support the environment, such as gardening, or participating in clean-up events, can elevate periods of depression and can also result in more sense of control and less stress.

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Incorporates social sustainability by supporting physiological birth and fostering long-term maternal and family well-being within communities

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Addressing the role of the midwives in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through public health promotion strategies.

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Addresses social sustainability by equipping students with the competencies to provide equitable, high-quality care that supports maternal and newborn health, strengthening family and community well-being. Fostering sustainable midwifery practices, it contributes to long-term implications and improvements in maternity care

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Addresses Sustainability in postnatal care in gaining attention as healthcare systems that strive to reduce environmental impact while maintaining high-quality maternal and infant care.

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This study-unit promotes sustainability by equipping students with essential skills to promote the physiological processes of pregnancy, introducing breastfeeding as a sustainable practice, emphasizing resource-efficient care, and fostering long-term professional development through BLS training.

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Community empowerment Strengthening relationships between midwives and families to improve long-term maternal and child health outcomes. and Promoting Breastfeeding: Reducing reliance on formula, which has a high environmental cost due to production and transportation.

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Promoting non-medicalised care during labour and childbirth and natural pain management techniques that directly reduce unnecessary medical interventions like caesarean sections and assisted births.

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Involves ensuring long-term, eco-friendly, equitable, and cost-effective healthcare solutions that promote well-being. It encompasses various aspects, from reproductive health to maternal care and general well-being.

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Addresses social sustainability by exploring the impact of equitable access to neonatal care, family-centered support, and long-term health outcomes on the well-being of infants, families, and society

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Addressing the midwives’ role in supporting and educating women and their partners on exclusive breastfeeding and encouraging families to learn about low-intervention baby care, using non-toxic and natural products.

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Promoting access to maternity care that is equitable, inclusive, culturally respectful, and supportive for families and midwives to ensure long-term, positive impacts on society.

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This study-unit promotes sustainability by teaching students a holistic approach to midwifery, ensuring continuity of care for both mother and newborn, which reduces the need for unnecessary interventions. It also emphasizes safe manual handling techniques, preventing workplace injuries and improving healthcare efficiency. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills, it prepares students to deliver competent, resource-efficient care, contributing to long-term, sustainable healthcare outcomes.

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Integrates social sustainablilty by emphasizing equitable access to life-saving interventions, the training of healthcare professionals, and the long-term impact of early stabilization on infant health, family well-being.

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Contributes to social sustainability by fostering holistic care, emotional well-being, and cultural inclusivity, which help create healthier, more resilient communities

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Ensuring responsible use of hospital resources and providing equitable access to care to all women and their neonates.

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Integrates issues related to social sustainability by addressing the impact of social support, equity in maternal mental healthcare, and the long-term well-being of women, families, and communities

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Encourage baby-friendly hospital initiatives that promote sustainable feeding practices.

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Focuses on providing emergency maternal and neonatal care ensuring equitable access, and maintaining economic efficiency. Since critical care often involves resource-intensive interventions, sustainable approaches help balance high-quality care with environmental and social responsibility.

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Engaging with normality in childbearing and how aspects related to this improve outcomes which are in themselves sustainable when compared to medical interventions/procedures)

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This study-unit promotes sustainability by encouraging a critical and individualised approach to normal childbirth, empowering midwives to provide care based on evidence, ethical considerations, and women’s unique experiences. It fosters a sustainable model of care that respects both safety and autonomy, emphasising the importance of professional responsibility and evidence-based practices to support long-term, resource-efficient maternity care.

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Empowering maternal wellness by addressing the midwives’ role in public health and health promotion particularly during the childbearing years. Addressing the impact of climate change on maternal health and the public health roles of midwives in pandemics and natural disasters.

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This study-unit discusses ethics in healthcare and some of the topics directly or indirectly address sustainability, e.g. Moral awareness of secularity and impact on aspects of health. Robotics in HC and ethical implications. Future policy and healthcare implcations from an ethcial perspective. How can we evolve sustainability in HC through ethics?

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This study-unit promotes efficient digital communication methods/platforms in healthcare, reducing the need for physical resources for education and communication. It emphasizes ethical digital engagement, responsible information dissemination, and making use of social networks for crisis communication, which ultimately contribute to sustainable healthcare practices. The study-unit fosters digital health literacy potentially leading to more efficient healthcare delivery systems.

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This study-unit addresses sustainability by fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development in clinical practice ensuring the ongoing competence of healthcare professionals, leading to sustainable, high-quality patient care.Also, mentorship and supervision support workforce retention and well-being, contributing to the long-term sustainability of healthcare systems

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This study-unit addresses sustainability by promoting evidence-based and ethical clinical decision-making, ensuring long-term, high-quality patient care. By integrating multiple frameworks, reflective practice, and ethical considerations, it supports sustainable healthcare practices that optimise resource use, enhance patient outcomes, and reduce unnecessary or suboptimal interventions. Additionally, client-centered care fosters social sustainability by prioritising equitable and effective healthcare delivery.

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Throughout these study-units emphasis is made on protection of the environement and ethical use of resources.

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Throughout this stusy-unit, the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to enable healthcare provision that is holistic and equitable is discussed (and is one of the study-unit outcomes).

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Throughout these study-units emphasis is made on protection of the environement and ethical use of resources.

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This is a guided practicum in which students observe and explore (and interact with) a locality in Malta (incl. its infrasturcture, services available and its community) from a social and health perspective. Students are guided to observe and collect information, reflect on and discuss, among other things, issues related to prevalence of disease, the environement within the locality, the socio-economic context, and accessibilty to services, with an emphasis on equity, diversity and health & social well-being within that commnuity.

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Throughout these study-units emphasis is made on protection of the environement and ethical use of resources.

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This study-unit invites students to explore key contemporary issues in health that affect people across the globe, with a focus on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This in a new study-unit that will be offered for the first time in the next academic year in our revised programme of studies.

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This in a new study-unit that will be offered for the first time in the next academic year in our revised programme of studies. One of the objectives of this study-unit is for students to develop a good understanding of how bio-psycho-social issues affect health, well-being and quality of life, with a focus on equity and diversity.

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One session on Environmentally Sustainable Critical Care. This session is intended to encourage practitioners to reflect on individual and group initiatives that render critical care units more financially, socially and especially environmentally sustainable. This is an online session led by Dr Heather Baid from the University of Brighton who also tries to highlight sustainability issues in her other sessions on fluid dynamics and renal replacement therapy.

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Building resilient communities through occupation-based interventions.

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Aging in place, community support networks, sustainable living for aging populations

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Using and designing assisstive devices with minimal environmental impact, use of sustainable materials in adaptive devices

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Participatory community projects,

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Health Disparities, promoting occuppational participation for marginilised communities, social determinants of health, work-life balance

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Planninig service programmes which are sustainable and contribute to enchance participation and independent living in the community

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Ergonomics and Sustainable Work Practices