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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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Sensors for Healthy Homes resource launched

13 May 2025

A new illustrated website explains how indoor environmental sensors can support health and wellbeing.

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Fostering creative societies

22 Apr 2025

Three of our early career researchers share reflections from an exciting GW4 programme focused on leadership, networking, and creative thinking.

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Could reviving frozen microbes benefit health?

9 Apr 2025

Novel study explores implications of bringing microbial communities back to life from frozen archives.

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Wild swimming boosts mental health more than open air pools

25 Mar 2025

Research spanning 19 countries suggests natural settings can enhance the effects of swimming outdoors.

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Centre researcher joins UK Parliament for the week

24 Mar 2025

Dr Jo Garrett joins Parliament and the world of politics this week as part of the annual Royal Society Pairing Scheme.

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Can nature help to ‘hack yourself healthy’?

18 Mar 2025

TV presenter Julia Bradbury recently took a closer look at the Centre's research for her upcoming book.

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Watching nature scenes can reduce pain, new study shows

13 Mar 2025

Neuroimaging research reveals virtual nature can ease pain – by reducing the brain activity linked to pain perception.

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Conference funding brings new opportunities for students

5 Mar 2025

University of Exeter alumnus, Roger de Freitas, has pledged new bursary support to help our MSc students attend vital conferences.

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Breaking barriers to entrepreneurship in Cornwall

18 Dec 2024

How can we address the issues faced by low-income individuals starting or growing enterprises in Cornwall?

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Exploring plant power

5 Dec 2024

Would you succeed at a blindfolded "animal or plant" taste test? Visitors to our recent Plant Power event had only one way to find out!

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

3 Dec 2024

How do you highlight the need for greater inclusion in the climate crisis? The Sensing Climate project got started with a huge mural in Bristol.

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