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‘Evidence maps’ signpost conservation research

9 Dec 2015

An international team of experts from the field of conservation, evidence synthesis and international development has developed an ‘evidence map’ to compile and display research information.

Researchers present findings at House of Lords

3 Nov 2015

The Centre’s experts in greenspace appeared before the House of Lords last week, presenting their leading research into environment and health.

New guidelines hope to improve decision making

29 Oct 2015

New guidance released this week aims to help authorities make better evidence-based decisions about health and social care.

Study will help transform pollen forecasting

20 Oct 2015

Research is hoping to improve pollen forecasts for allergy sufferers across the UK, by using DNA to identify grass pollens in the air.

New collaboration explores environmental experiences

29 Sep 2015

An exciting new partnership is bringing together the University of Exeter and the Eden Project in a bid to understand how people's environmental experiences change over time.

Study seeks to reconnect children with nature

23 Sep 2015

A ground-breaking research partnership is hoping to reinvigorate children’s connections with nature through the exciting use of stories.

Researchers turn to seaweeds in quest for new drugs

27 Aug 2015

Pioneering research in Cornwall is hoping to discover new ways of searching for antibiotics – from seaweeds found on the county’s coastline.

New partnership will help manage Cornwall’s environment

11 Aug 2015

An exciting new partnership in Cornwall is using academic research to inform the management of the county’s world-class natural habitats.

New study finds aquariums deliver health benefits

30 Jul 2015

People who spend time watching aquariums and fish tanks could see improvements in their physical and mental wellbeing, according to new research published in the journal Environment & Behavior.

Royal College of Physicians honour Centre founder

8 Jul 2015

Professor Michael Depledge has been elected as an Honorary Fellow to the Royal College of Physicians, recognising his contribution to the field of environment and health.

Professor Fleming receives prestigious award

23 Jun 2015

Professor Lora Fleming received the prestigious Bruun Medal last week, recognising her outstanding work in the field of oceans and human health.

Beyond Greenspace results released

19 Jun 2015

The findings from a two-year in-depth investigation into how different types of green space can affect health have been released today.

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