Interdisciplinary research

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.

Impact

Building global capacity for marine planning and health

Providing capacity-building training in evidence synthesis to researchers across Southeast Asia.

Impact

Oceans and human health pioneers

We have been an international leader in oceans and health research for over a decade, pioneering several pan-European projects and outputs.

News

New climate tool features in WMO report

3 Nov 2023

Our Local Climate Adaptation Tool is a featured case study in the latest World Meteorological Organisation climate report.

Research project

Active and sustainable coastal rural travel

Developing local authority transport planning policies that support equitable and sustainable active travel.

Impact

Working with businesses across Cornwall

Since 2016 we have supported more than 150 businesses to develop resources and innovative technologies.

Research project

Evaluating the social value of sensors in social housing

This multi-partner project is evaluating the social return on investment of adopting an indoor environment sensor system.

Impact

Making sense of internal environments for health

The Smartline Project revealed how digital technologies can support wellbeing at home.

News

WHO Collaborating Centre status reconfirmed

5 Jul 2023

The European Centre has been re-designated as a Collaborating Centre by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe.

Research project

GroundsWell: transforming our cities from the ground up

Exploring inequalities in how people access and use natural spaces in urban areas.

News

Centre academics lead WHO report on benefits of urban nature

22 May 2023

The new review assesses the value of urban green and blue spaces for health and well-being.

Research project

Oceans and human health second edition

A new published volume exploring the ecosystem services offered by oceans, as well as the risks and benefits they pose to human health.

Impact

Bluespace as a public health resource

We have examined the benefits of blue spaces to well-being, identifying them as vital national and international public health resources.

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