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Enhancing Sustainable Well-being Education in Europe and beyond

NEWS

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31/3/2025

The SWEPPP Courses, based on the comprehensive SWEPPP Training Curriculum, are now available! Explore our engaging micro-learning units designed to support sustainable well-being practices.

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.

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About SWEPPP

SWEPPP 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.

Project Facts

Project Title: Sustainable Well-being – Education for Personal, Professional and Planetary Well-being
Project Acronym: SWEPPP
Project No: 2023-1-PL01-KA220-HED-000156944
Funding Programme: Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships
Time-Frame: 01.09.2023 - 31.08.2026

Project Objectives

General Objective
The project aims to enhance knowledge and expand educational offerings in the field of sustainable well-being, while creating opportunities to foster sustainable well-being across various sectors of society at the European Union level.
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Specific Objectives
- Identify key topics related to sustainable well-being and integrate its core elements into higher education study programmes.
- Increase students’ understanding of the barriers and pathways to sustainable well-being in both leisure and working life through engaging and stimulating learning methods.
- Create inclusive and easily accessible opportunities to improve sustainable well-being for individuals across different sectors, regardless of barriers such as geographical distance or limited access to education.

Project Results

Explore and download our open-access materials to dive deeper into the project results.

Sustainable Well-being Curriculum:    
A modular framework designed to integrate well-being into sustainability contexts, suitable for educators and professionals.
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Sustainable Well-being Courses:    
Micro-learning units based on the curriculum, aimed at providing accessible education on sustainable well-being.

Sustainable Well-being for Everyone Guide:     
A user-friendly resource intended to motivate individuals to enhance personal and workplace well-being, grounded in the project's curriculum and courses.

Project Partners

Project Coordinator
Gdansk University of Technology (GUT) - Poland

Project Partners
Education Mobility Grid (EMG) - Germany
Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) - Lithuania
Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku UAS) - Finland

Associated Partners
Steinbeis School of Sustainable Innovation and Transformation (SIT)

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

SWEPPP Courses

SWEPPP COURSES

The SWEPPP Courses, based on the comprehensive SWEPPP Training Curriculum, are now available! Explore our engaging micro-learning units designed to support sustainable well-being practices.

Our team has developed a series of learning materials aligned with the skill-based modules of the SWEPPP Training Curriculum. Each topic is delivered through curated themes and knowledge content, accompanied by activities to deepen understanding and practical application.

Start your learning journey today and join us in promoting sustainable well-being!

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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

Through the harmony of "One Health," we discover the silver lining – the creation of sustainable well-being

In contemporary life, where we face converging global challenges – wars, pandemics, climate change, and biodiversity loss – sustainable development and the pursuit of sustainability have become humanity's paramount priority. However, this pursuit is not solely focused on human growth and prosperity; it demands a harmonious coexistence with our planet. Seeking to find the silver lining through the "One Health" approach, the paradigm demonstrates that the connection between human, animal, and environmental health is inseparable and aids in achieving balance.
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From Vision to Action: Advancing Sustainable Well-being in EU Policy and Beyond

The concept of sustainable well-being is gaining momentum within the EU policy landscape. The SWEPPP project has been at the forefront of this shift, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to well-being to address global crises while fostering resilience and inclusion.
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Sustainable Work Well-Being: Integrating Job Crafting and Planetary Health into Practice

Sustainable work well-being integrates personal health, job satisfaction, and environmental responsibility. Job crafting allows employees to reshape their tasks to improve motivation and engagement. Planetary health connects workplace well-being with environmental sustainability, emphasizing the impact of nature, clean air, and stable ecosystems on health and productivity. Organizations can adopt eco-friendly practices, promote sustainable commuting, and reduce waste, while employees can incorporate nature-based activities into their routines. A holistic approach to work well-being benefits both individuals and the planet, fostering resilience and long-term sustainability.
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