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Scientists want your view on watching nature through the window
Watching nature through the window might have many benefits – and researchers want you to share your view. To take part, you can simply upload a picture of your view…
Exeter academics lead WHO report on benefits of urban green and blue spaces to boost health
A growing body of evidence demonstrates the potential of urban green and blue spaces to generate better health and well-being. Better quality spaces are linked to better human health outcomes,…
Environment and health pioneer elected as Fellow of Royal Society
A pioneer of research investigating the complex links between the environment and human health has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society. Professor Michael Depledge CBE, who set…
The Eden Project shares insights from ECEHH research with global audiences
Research by the University of Exeter which shows how natural sounds can boost people’s wellbeing has formed part The Eden Project’s new ambitious digital campaign aimed at inspiring audiences worldwide…
Exeter geographer given prestigious award
A University of Exeter health geographer has been recognised through a prestigious award from the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). Dr Sarah Bell has received the Gill Memorial Award from the…
A new £2.9m international research partnership will provide evidence for better nutrition and ecological health in small island states
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is investing £2.9 million into a new research project in the Caribbean, Pacific and Philippines that aims to improve population…
European documentary highlights the link between oceans and human health
A new Euronews Series entitled ‘Oceans’ has focused on the work of ECEHH in a new documentary exploring the risks and opportunities for human health presented by oceans and the…
Big firms are failing to reduce unconscious bias against disabled people
A study funded through the Inclusivity Project has shown that working for a big company or in an HR role does not lower the likelihood of showing unconscious bias against…
Exeter experts welcome High Seas Treaty
Ocean researchers from the University of Exeter have welcomed the United Nations High Seas Treaty. After negotiations that began more than a decade ago, the treaty will protect areas that…
Study identifies best visits to “blue” nature spots for wellbeing boost
A new study has identified what factors give the biggest wellbeing boost when visiting nature spots near water. The research concludes that visits to coastal areas and rural rivers give…
Experts demand fire safety policy change over health impact of widely used flame retardants
Leading environmental health experts have called for a comprehensive review of the UK’s fire safety regulations, with a focus on the environmental and health risks of current chemical flame retardants.…
Professor John Newton contributes to the latest international scientific knowledge on the links between climate, biodiversity and health
A speech by Professor John Newton delivered as part of the French Presidency of the European Union, Santé publique France and the International Association of National Institutes of Public Health (IANPHI)…
