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Towards a Net Zero NHS: Green Healthcare Hub
Join the Green Healthcare Hub for an interactive session bringing together researchers, NHS colleagues and sustainability leads to explore how research, policy and practice can work together to support a net zero NHS.
Monday 22 June 2026, 10am–1pm
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/towards-a-net-zero-nhs-green-healthcare-hub-tickets-1986881240275?aff=oddtdtcreator
Event description
The Green Healthcare Hub (GHH) is a UKRI-funded, interdisciplinary initiative focused on research, policy, and education in sustainable healthcare. Headquartered at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), with partners across the UK, the Hub responds to the urgent challenge that the NHS contributes approximately 4-5% of the UK’s carbon footprint. It aims to support the NHS in achieving its net zero targets and to serve as a model for other health systems in decarbonising healthcare.
The GHH brings together researchers across five interconnected themes: institutional and behavioural levers for change; sustainable medicines management; circular medical devices; digital and remote care pathways; and supporting healthcare professionals to deliver low‑carbon care.
This session provides an opportunity to learn about the Hub’s work, exchange perspectives across disciplines and sectors, and explore how research‑informed approaches can shape practical action in healthcare settings.
Format
The session will begin with a brief introduction to the GHH, followed by short “deep dive” talks (5-10 minutes each) from 2-3 researchers on key themes. These will feed into facilitated small-group discussions on challenges and opportunities for achieving a net zero NHS, including opportunities for interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration.
The session will conclude with informal networking over a light lunch. The event will be primarily in-person, with option for online attendance for introduction to the GHH and lightning talks.
Speakers
- Professor Mahmood Bhutta
Director of the Green Healthcare Hub and advisor to the UK Department of Health on sustainable healthcare, with extensive policy leadership on reuse of medical products, labour abuse in supply chains and greener NHS practice. Recipient of the 2024 President’s Medal of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. - Dr Amy Booth
Medical doctor, postdoctoral researcher and Co‑Director of the Green Healthcare Hub, specialising in sustainable medicines and NHS decarbonisation, with research published in The Lancet Planetary Health and advisory roles with WHO and the UN. - Professor Yan Wang
Leading researcher in remanufacturing, with over 100 academic publications and major contributions to UK and international standards on end‑of‑life and reuse strategies, including extensive UK–China policy engagement. - Dr Raveen Menon
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Aston Business School, researching sustainable service innovation, operations and behavioural change, working closely with industry and policymakers to translate research into practice. - Professor Dimitra Petrakaki
Professor of Business and Innovation at the University of Sussex, researching digital technologies, work and organisation in healthcare and public sectors, with a focus on power, reskilling and digital transformation.
Target audience
Researchers across disciplines; NHS staff and sustainability leads; policymakers; public and community groups interested in sustainable healthcare.
Summer of Research 2026
This event is part of the Summer of Research 2026, a two‑week festival of researcher‑led talks, workshops and events celebrating the breadth and impact of research at the University of Sussex. The festival brings together researchers, students and professional services colleagues to share ideas, build connections and explore opportunities for future collaboration.
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