From January to March 2011 John Downie delivered another successful Urban Regeneration and Housing Renewal programme for nineteen students studying for a MSc in Environmental Health at the University of Birmingham School of Geography and Environmental Science.

The programme covered a three month period of the academic year and was delivered by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, panel discussions, group exercises and study visits.  Students are required to submit a set topic essay and sit a formal examination.  Satisfactory completion of the module provides students with a certificate of competency that contributes to the awarding of the MSc in Environmental Health.