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Professor Fleming wins international research prize
Professor Lora Fleming has been awarded the 2013 Delcroix Prize for her outstanding research in the field of oceans and human health.
Pioneering study examines sight loss and physical activity
New research from University of Exeter and Loughborough University academics has found that a number of factors are preventing older people with sight loss from participating in physical activity.
Places left on MSc course – bursaries available!
Places are still available on our MSc Environment and Human Health programme, with full time students eligible for a bursary of up to £3,000.
Ageing research will be brought to life on stage
A new collaboration with performing arts company Theatrescience is hoping to bring the Centre’s research into active ageing to life.
Scientists call for public to report their health
New research aims to understand health risks of beaches; scientists call for members of the public to report their health.
Research collaboration wins at national housing awards
A unique research partnership between the Centre and two Cornish businesses has won a National Housing Federation community impact award.
New environment and health partnership launched
A new research partnership, the Health Protection Research Unit, is aiming to identify the health effects of environmental change.
Collaboration sheds light on emerging pathogen
New research has shed light on the prevalence of infections of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, a pathogen normally linked to dog bites.
New research probes inner ear disease
A new study has used UK Biobank data to improve our understanding of Ménière’s Disease, a rare condition affecting the inner ear.
Health Minister visits Truro
Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter and local MP Sarah Newton visited the Centre last week as part of a tour of the Royal Cornwall Hospital.
New graphic highlights climate change findings
The Centre’s expert in the visualisation of climate science, Dr Will Stahl-Timmins, has produced an infographic to coincide with the IPCC's latest report.
New social media research collaborations available
The Centre is currently looking for businesses in Cornwall to collaborate on research ideas that use data gathered from social media. The call is part of the Centre’s In Residence scheme and will fund academics and businesses to spend time together to develop research ideas.