Sustainability Network Publications and Reports
Research is a key tool in promoting sustainability and planetary health, as solid evidence is what garners investment and drives change. Some of our research findings are summarised below. For ideas, visit our 'Sustainable SSCs' page.
The Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC)
The PHRCLink opens in a new window is a worldwide student-led initiative that evaluates how well healthcare-related degree programs (e.g. Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing) incorporate sustainability and planetary health into their curriculum, research intiatives, and general day-to-day operations. It highlights strengths, identifies areas for improvement, and encourages institutions to take action toward greener, more climate-conscious medical education. It’s a great tool for driving change and holding institutions accountable.
WMS Students have participated in the PHRC since 2021 and it has been a key tool in driving curriculum-based changes. See how our scores have improved below:
2023Link opens in a new window
We recieved a 'C+' grade. Report coordinated by students Kate Stenning, Suzi Laws and Hannah Layton-Joyce.
2024Link opens in a new window
We recieved a 'B' grade. Report coordinated by students Kate Stenning, Suzi Laws and Hannah Layton-Joyce.
2025Link opens in a new window
We recieved a 'B+' grade. Report coordinated by students Suzi Laws and Hannah Layton-Joyce.
PHRC (2025)
We shared the results at the annual Sustainable Healthcare Academic Research and Enterprise (SHARE) conference (poster) hosted by Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and at the Warwick Medical School MBChB Education Conference ("Graduate Entry Medicine in a Global World") (oral presentation).
Slide from the 2025 Warwick Medical School MBChB Education Conference ("Graduate Entry Medicine in a Global World") (oral presentation by Suzi Laws) showing WMS' improvement across the 5 PHRC sections.
Student Travel Survey (2023)
In July 2023, we presented our Student Travel Survey 2023 findings at the annual WMS MBChB Education Conference. Poster presented by students Kate Stenning and Abi Bickerton.
PHRC (2023)
In 2023, we presented our PHRC report at the WMS MBChB Education Conference. Poster presented by student Kate Stenning.
PHRC (2024)
In June 2024, we presented our PHRC report at the annual Sustainable Healthcare Academic Research and Enterprise (SHARE) conference hosted by Brighton and Sussex Medical School. Poster presented by students Kate Stenning, Suzi Laws and Hannah Layton-Joyce.
