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New funding confirmed for vital microbiology research

17 Sep 2025

Two leading UK charities have pledged £1.45 million to support The Centre for Microbiology and Planetary Health.

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A third of children don’t play outdoors after school

2 Sep 2025

Research has revealed a decline in children playing outside, with potential impacts on physical and mental health.

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Humanitarian shelters and the health of displaced populations

19 Aug 2025

To mark World Humanitarian Day, Dr Anna Conzatti highlights how emergency shelters can impact health.

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Can nature help tackle anxiety and depression?

5 Aug 2025

Dr Katie Gibbs discusses new research, hoping to understand how nature might affect mental health, with BBC Cornwall.

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Supporting innovation through collaboration

16 Jul 2025

Martine Paynter reports from our annual Collaboration Forum – a day of lively business and research debate.

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Insights on people, place, and planet from ICEP 2025

1 Jul 2025

Dr Leanne Martin writes from this year's International Conference on Environmental Psychology.

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Centre for Net Positive launches new website

18 Jun 2025

The Centre's fresh online presence provides an engaging platform for collaboration and research.

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Take part in survey about health risks of freshwater bathing

4 Jun 2025

Researchers are taking a ‘health snapshot’ to understand the risks of bathing in rivers and lakes.

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My experience: The Royal Society Pairing Scheme

28 May 2025

Dr Jo Garrett reflects on her time in Westminster with Jayne Kirkham MP - how do we link science and policy?

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WHO report on nature-based solutions launched

22 May 2025

We’ve worked with the World Health Organization to review interventions that can benefit both people and planet.

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Policy brief highlights barriers to business in Cornwall

21 May 2025

New guidance is aiming to overcome the issues facing low-income households when starting new enterprises.

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Green spaces linked with less smoking and drinking

14 May 2025

People who live in greener neighbourhoods smoke and drink less according to data from 18 countries.

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