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The Centre's academics incorporate qualitative and quantitative research methods in a truly interdisciplinary fashion; connecting science, the arts and the humanities to improve understanding of the health risks and opportunities presented by the environment.

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Nature, Biodiversity and Health

Nature on Prescription Handbook

This handbook is the culmination of detailed evidence gathering through evidence review, interviews and workshops with people and organisations involved in providing green social prescribing.
Nature, Biodiversity and Health

Sensing Nature

Sensing Nature is exploring how people with varying forms and severities of sight impairment experience diverse types of nature.
Nature, Biodiversity and Health

Nature-on-prescription

This project will design a programme of nature-based group activities for people with common mental health conditions.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiology, Nature, Biodiversity and Health

A New Generation of Anti-Microbial Resistance Research

Described as “A Silent Tsunami”, anti-microbial resistance is one of the biggest threats to human health in our life time. It’s predicted that currently 700,000 people die due to AMR…
Nature, Biodiversity and Health

Exploring the Acceptability of Virtual Reality Nature Environments for People with Memory Loss

The purpose of this study was to report on the acceptability of virtual reality (VR) nature environments for people with memory loss at memory cafes, and explore the experiences and…
Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiology, Nature, Biodiversity and Health

MRes Research: Uncovering pathogens in the soil microbiome

Investigating pathogens present in soil through the application of the Galleria mellonella model.
Nature, Biodiversity and Health

SWEEP – Informing investment in the environment for health

Understanding how investing in the environment can benefit health and promote mental wellbeing among young people in the South West.
Nature, Biodiversity and Health

Mapping Dorset’s greenspaces

'Healthy Places' will use green spaces make to boost physical activity and reduce illness in Dorset.
Nature, Biodiversity and Health

PollerGEN

PollerGEN is an interdisciplinary NERC-funded project aiming to revolutionise aeropollen measurement and forecasting.
Nature, Biodiversity and Health

Therapeutic Nature: Nature-based social prescribing for diagnosed mental health conditions

The Therapeutic Nature project was led by Dr Ruth Garside and was a collaboration between researchers at ECEHH, University of Exeter, PenCLAHRC, University of Plymouth and Exeter, NHS Born in Bradford and eftec. The report is aimed…
Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiology, Nature, Biodiversity and Health

Tackling antimicrobial resistance through knowledge exchange

Improving understanding of antimicrobial resistance in academia, government and industry.
Nature, Biodiversity and Health

Would you be happier living in a greener urban area?

18 years of panel data demonstrates that urban green spaces can significantly improve mental wellbeing.
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