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Take part in ‘Poo-Sticks’ river swimming study!
We are recruiting participants to help shed light on how wild swimmers might be exposed to antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the UK's rivers.
Physical activity in nature helps prevent key diseases
New research suggests physical activity in natural environments prevents 13,000 cases of non-communicable diseases and saves £100m a year.
Green streets and blue views linked to better sleep
Those who live in greener streets or within view of blue spaces report better mental wellbeing and healthier amounts of sleep, according to a new study.
Pioneering Astra Zeneca partnership on AMR recognised
The Centre's long-standing research collaboration with Astra Zeneca has been showcased by the National Centre for Universities and Business.
Unlocking the secrets of green and blue space for mental health
Key publications from The Green and Blue Spaces Project are helping to boost our understanding of how natural environments can impact mental health.
Honorary CBE for Centre founder Prof Lora Fleming
Distinguished researcher and co-founder of the European Centre has been awarded Honorary Commander of the British Empire by King Charles III.
New tool will help communities adapt to climate change
The Local Climate Adaptation Tool will make the latest climate science accessible to councils, health providers and emergency services.
Evidence and investment are needed to ensure green social prescribing supports health and aids nature recovery
A new editorial in the British Medical Journal is calling for more evidence and investment to ensure green social prescribing supports health and aids nature recovery. The piece was authored…
Cornwall awarded nearly £5m to tackle health inequalities in local communities
Nearly £5m has been awarded to form a research collaboration that will help improve people’s health and wellbeing in Cornwall. The University of Exeter is one of a number of…
Local Climate Adaptation Tool features as case study in World Meteorological Organisation State of Climate report
Climate change is bad for health but climate services save lives Climate change threatens to reverse health gains Extreme heat causes greatest mortality of all extreme weather events/ hazards Climate…
The further we are from green spaces the higher the chance of anxiety and depression
One of the largest ever studies into how green and blue spaces affect mental health has found every 360m further a person is from greenness increases their odds of anxiety…
Policy brief to tackle pharmaceutical pollution launched at House of Lords
An Exeter PhD student has helped lead a policy brief on pharmaceutical pollution launched at the House of Lords. Emily Stevenson from the University of Exeter and Julze Alejandre from…
