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Green spaces may boost wellbeing for city dwellers
People living in urban areas with more green space tend to report greater wellbeing than city dwellers.
New study will examine transfer of antibiotic resistance
A new research grant from the Wellcome Trust’s Seed Corn Fund is allowing Centre researchers to analyse the spread of antibiotic resistance genes in waste water. The study will provide…
Centre researchers brief Parliament
Centre researchers hosted a briefing to Parliament on Monday 25th March that focused on the complex links between the environment and health.
Photographers interpret environment and health research
Photography students from Truro and Penwith College have been exhibiting work this week which was inspired by the environment and health. The students are studying on the College’s FdA Action…
Review assesses rises in antibiotic resistance
A new review, recently published in the medical journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases, has cast a critical eye over the evidence surrounding recent rises in antibiotic resistance. The paper has…
Illustrating the fate of pharmaceuticals
New work from data visualisation expert Dr Will Stahl-Timmins is helping academics to understand the fate of pharmaceuticals in the environment. Featured in the journal Science this week, the information graphic…
Centre review published
The European Centre has published its 2011-2012 review. The document highlights the Centre’s key activities since its launch, with details of core research areas, projects, events and business collaborations. Amongst…
New research will reveal health benefits of different environments
A new research grant has been awarded to researchers at the European Centre to help improve understanding of the relationships between natural environments and human health. The £200,000 grant has…
Exploring science with art
A new appointment at the European Centre will allow researchers to explore their work through the contrasting medium of art. With the support of funding from The Leverhulme Trust, academics…
New research could help NHS reach carbon targets
A new study into methods to cut the carbon footprint of hospitals could help the NHS to meet its carbon reduction targets. The research carried out by Dr Adam Pollard…
Professor Depledge joins Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee
Professor Michael Depledge, Chair of Environment and Human Health at the University of Exeter Medical School, has been appointed as a member of the Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee. The new…
Sustainability awards recognise local success
This year’s Cornwall Sustainability Awards were held last week, with over 200 people from a wide range of Cornish businesses in attendance. The event was held at the Green Lawns…
