European Centre for Environment & Human Health
A transdisciplinary centre conducting cutting edge research into the complex links between climate, environment, and health. Part of the University of Exeter Medical School and based in Cornwall, UK.
https://www.ecehh.org
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- Reposted by European Centre for Environment & Human HealthA unique partnership between the University of Exeter and the National Trust received a prestigious award. The ‘Shaping Landscapes for People and Nature to Thrive’ partnership was a winner at the Knowledge Exchange UK Awards in the Strategic Partnerships category. @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social
- Reposted by European Centre for Environment & Human HealthNew Paper Published! 📚 We’ve developed a novel approach for estimating exposure to land cover at the LSOA level, designed to reduce exposure misclassification. Read more here: www.ecehh.org/news/mapping... @ecehh.org @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social
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- Reposted by European Centre for Environment & Human HealthPhD studentship available. Please repost. www.swbio.ac.uk/agriculture-... @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @exetergses.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social @hls.exeter.ac.uk @exetermarine.bsky.social @ecehh.org @willhgaze.bsky.social @elzehesse.bsky.social @thembauk.bsky.social
- How can natural infrastructure reduce health inequalities? Prof Ben Wheeler is exploring: "Geographical health inequalities in the UK are stark...the gap in healthy life expectancy across local authorities in England is around 20 years." www.ecehh.org/news/nature-health-inequalities-webinar/
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- Monitoring air quality with the help of dodos? Dr Jo Garrett and Dr Hanbin Zhang explain all from a "lively and meaningful collaboration between scientists, artists, and the public – bringing together different ways of seeing and sensing the city’s air." www.ecehh.org/news/sensing...
- To support respectful discussions about disability and the climate crisis, @sensing-climate.bsky.social has launched ‘Crip Up Climate Conversations’. "Vulnerability is created by our society not by our bodies, and it doesn’t have to be that way." ecehh.org/news/guidance-climate-disability/
- Countless drugs & chemicals now coexist in the environment, mixtures "that may be quietly shaping the evolution of antibiotic resistance." The fantastic Dr April Hayes explains how: theconversation.com/growing-cocktail-of-medicines-in-worlds-waterways-could-be-fuelling-antibiotic-resistance-266945
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- 🌎 It's World Mental Health Day 🌎 "This year, Britain reached 40˚C, just as children were finishing school for summer holidays. What is the reality of being faced with those temperatures as a parent?" PhD student Kat Runnalls explores that question... ecehh.org/news/climate-mental-health-parents
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- Reposted by European Centre for Environment & Human HealthBrilliant to see our research featured in this Scientific American article: Microplastics Could Be Turning Bacteria into Drug-Resistant Superbugs www.scientificamerican.com/article/micr... @pml.ac.uk @hls.exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.org @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @exetermarine.bsky.social
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- For UN World Humanitarian Day, Dr Anna Conzatti explores how shelter in times of crisis is not just about protection from the elements, but "about enabling people to live, recover, and rebuild in conditions that do not harm their health." ecehh.org/news/humanitarian-shelters-health/
- How might spending time in nature affect people with anxiety or depression? Listen to Dr Katie Gibbs talk through the 'Greengage' project on BBC Radio Cornwall, assessing a 6-week programme of "nature-based activities at fantastic sites across Cornwall." ecehh.org/news/nature-anxiety-depression/
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- We're excited to share highlights from ICEP 2025! Our team explored nature and wellbeing across diverse themes – from climate action to sustainable design at an event that: "Emphasised the role of architecture, design, and urban planning." ecehh.org/news/icep-environment-health-conference/
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- 🚀 Connecting Business & Research Event 📅 Tuesday, 15 July 2025 | 🕥 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 Peter Lanyon Building, Penryn Campus Discover how partnering with our research team can help fuel innovation in your organisation. Book your spot using the link below! ecehh.org/events/env-health-collab-forum/
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- Reposted by European Centre for Environment & Human HealthMy adventures on #Dartmoor 🦋 Grateful for time in such a stunning place — not just for the views, but to reflect on the meaningful work we’re doing at RENEW. Proud to be part of a team that blends passion with purpose. #nature #biodiversity @ecehh.org
- `The Land Speaks: From Stone Walls to Stakeholders on #Dartmoor.’ Read RENEW PhD student Emma Squire’s blog, with poetry from @calebparkinpoet.bsky.social inspired by the RENEW Programme’s Early Career Researcher #biodiversity retreat. renewbiodiversity.org.uk/the-land-spe...
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- How can natural environments contribute to antimicrobial resistance? Listen to the new MSD podcast with Prof Will Gaze to find out. "Many people don't realise antibiotic resistance is a natural phenomenon that's evoved in environmental bacteria over millions of years." youtu.be/QI-jJjG3cLg
- How do you build effective relationships between scientists and politicians? Dr Jo Garrett shares insights from a @royalsociety.org programme aiming to do just that. And as one speaker reminds us, “don’t be surprised when politicians act politically.” ecehh.org/news/experience-royal-society/
- Do you use Rayyan for systematic reviews and evidence synthesis? If so you can now sign up to beta test rayyanR from Dr Matt Lloyd Jones and colleagues 💥 Get stuck into "the first R interface to Rayyan which can programmatically download and process review data."
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- Reposted by European Centre for Environment & Human HealthCelebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025: Harmony with nature and sustainable development. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... #BiodiversityDay #GlobalGoals #KMGBF #SustainableDevelopment @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social @booktrust.org.uk @exeter.ac.uk @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
- NOW LIVE: Our new @who.int report on nature-based solutions and health. From promoting air quality to building liveable cities, learn how to maximise the "roll out of nature-based solutions in tangible, real-world policies." ecehh.org/news/who-nature-based-solutions
- Tomorrow we launch our latest collaboration with the World Health Organisation (@who.int), a report focused on nature-based solutions: interventions "inspired by nature that can lead to multiple benefits for both people and the planet." Sign up to the live webinar here: who.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
- From a lack of start-up funding to limited transport links, new guidance is aiming to break the barriers faced by small businesses. "We hope the briefing will help policymakers support an inclusive and sustainable business culture across Cornwall..." ecehh.org/news/policy-brief-barriers-business
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- New research published in the journal Health and Place suggests green spaces could help to reduce smoking & drinking. The study could be "hugely important because it goes some way to levelling the playing field in terms of reducing health inequalities." ecehh.org/news/green-space-smoking-drinking
- How can environmental sensors boost health at home? A new illustrated guide collates a decade of research findings to explore that question. "It’s been a lot of fun bringing these topics to life and we hope others find it a useful resource too.” ecehh.org/news/sensor-health/
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- Reposted by European Centre for Environment & Human HealthHave you participated in a nature recovery activity in the UK? Do you have 15-minutes spare to complete a short survey? Take part in our nature recovery survey and enter a raffle to win a £100 gift card! 🐞📋🌱 Simply follow the link for more info: exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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- How do you form "joyful research environments" avoid "brain fry" and arrive at the "Park of Exciting Ideas"? Three of our early career researchers explain, sharing reflections from a recent novel event held by @gw4alliance.bsky.social. ecehh.org/news/creative-societies-and-cultures
- On 22nd May, International Day for Biological Diversity, we'll be launching the latest report from our WHO Collaborating Centre on Natural Environments and Health providing an introduction to #NatureBasedSolutions and Health Sign up for the launch webinar (10-12 CEST) here: lnkd.in/eq8wUHjh
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- New research from @befriendabacterium.bsky.social and colleagues, published in Nature Communications, offers new insights into how bacterial communities operate. The study could help to unlock an "array of ecosystem services..." www.ecehh.org/news/frozen-...
- We recently spent an amazing away day at Potager Gardens in Cornwall - a day of creative discussions with brilliant people in a beautiful space. Thank you to all who came and to Potager for being wonderful hosts!
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- ECEHH researcher Dr Chloe Asker has launched a new podcast! 📢 In this series, Chloe will explore creative and arts-based approaches to research, impact, and dissemination. 🎧 Listen to the introduction to the creative researcher podcast here: lnkd.in/ezYJFSCT
- Check out our Lecturer Dr Lewis Elliott talking about wild swimming on @itvnews.bsky.social www.itv.com/watch/news/n...
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- Dr Lewis Elliott lifts the lid on the biggest survey of open-water swimmers to date in this brilliant new article for @uk.theconversation.com. How might wild swimming deliver its wellbeing benefits? The answer could lie in "enhanced feelings of freedom..." theconversation.com/why-wild-swi...
- Great to see @jogarrett.bsky.social from ECEHH taking part in the Royal Society Pairing Scheme next week. We're looking forward to hearing about her experiences! #PairingScheme25
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- TV presenter and outdoor advocate Julia Bradbury recently took a closer look at the science of nature and well-being, visiting the Centre as research for her upcoming book. Dr Lewis Elliott explains how the team got "hands-on with two fascinating exercises..." www.ecehh.org/news/hack-yo...
- How do we manage heat in people's homes under a changing climate? @drconzatti.bsky.social and colleagues examine four tools in their new study published in the journal Sustainability, exploring how to "strengthen the resilience of low-cost housing in vulnerable regions." doi.org/10.3390/su17...
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- We've collaborated with @univie.ac.at on a new neuroimaging study, published in Nature Communications, that reveals for the first time how virtual forms of nature can reduce acute pain "through changes in nociceptive and somatosensory processing..." www.ecehh.org/news/virtual...
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- We are delighted to announce that Roger de Freitas, a University of Exeter alumnus, has renewed his amazing commitment to support our MSc Environment and Human Health students by providing an additional £6,000 in conference bursary funding! www.ecehh.org/news/defreit...
- "Global heating is likely to worsen overall health and widen ethnic inequalities in health..." New research led by University of Glasgow and co-authored by Centre professor Ben Wheeler examines inequalities in people's exposure to future extreme heat in England: doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
- New study led by @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social suggests life expectancy has slowed across Europe, with greatest trend in England. Co-author and Centre Professor John Newton says "These results are a cause for concern especially here in the UK, but also some hope..." news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...
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- Reposted by European Centre for Environment & Human HealthHappy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! We are so proud to have many incredible women working across disciplines as part of Exeter Marine. 🩵 🦑🦤🌎🌐🧪🤿🌊 #WomeninSTEM #PhDSky #AcademicSky
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- Reposted by European Centre for Environment & Human HealthVolunteer Opportunity!! The Landmark Trust are recruiting residential volunteers for the Bird Observatory Assistant Warden role on Lundy Island! 📆 Deadline: 9th Feb www.landmarktrust.org.uk/lundyisland/... 🦤🌍 #ExeterCEC #Seabirds #LundyIsland #BirdResearch #BirdConservation #Volunteer
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- Reposted by European Centre for Environment & Human HealthDiscover how RENEW, and other key collaborative projects are working to 'regenerate, renew & create,' new opportunities for #nature & #biodiversity, as part of the... Natural Environment Research Council UKRI funded - Changing the Environment Programme. changingtheenvironment.org
- How did Professor Tim Taylor and colleagues win a £9m bid for their new Centre for Net Positive Health and Climate Solutions? Experience, ambition, and an exciting array of partners... Read more at bit.ly/40RXbqh
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- How can we address the issues faced by low-income individuals starting enterprises in Cornwall? @louisevenables.bsky.social and the University of Exeter’s Entrepreneurial Futures team explore how to break down barriers to business in our latest blog post: www.ecehh.org/news/breakin...
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