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New study will examine transfer of antibiotic resistance
8 Apr 2013
A new research grant from the Wellcome Trust’s Seed Corn Fund is allowing Centre researchers to analyse the spread of antibiotic resistance genes in waste water. The study will provide…
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Centre researchers brief Parliament
26 Mar 2013
Centre researchers hosted a briefing to Parliament on Monday 25th March that focused on the complex links between the environment and health.
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Photographers interpret environment and health research
22 Mar 2013
Photography students from Truro and Penwith College have been exhibiting work this week which was inspired by the environment and health. The students are studying on the College’s FdA Action…
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Review assesses rises in antibiotic resistance
22 Feb 2013
A new review, recently published in the medical journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases, has cast a critical eye over the evidence surrounding recent rises in antibiotic resistance. The paper has…
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Illustrating the fate of pharmaceuticals
1 Feb 2013
New work from data visualisation expert Dr Will Stahl-Timmins is helping academics to understand the fate of pharmaceuticals in the environment. Featured in the journal Science this week, the information graphic…
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Centre review published
28 Jan 2013
The European Centre has published its 2011-2012 review. The document highlights the Centre’s key activities since its launch, with details of core research areas, projects, events and business collaborations. Amongst…
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New research will reveal health benefits of different environments
11 Jan 2013
A new research grant has been awarded to researchers at the European Centre to help improve understanding of the relationships between natural environments and human health. The £200,000 grant has…
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Exploring science with art
8 Jan 2013
A new appointment at the European Centre will allow researchers to explore their work through the contrasting medium of art. With the support of funding from The Leverhulme Trust, academics…
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New research could help NHS reach carbon targets
7 Jan 2013
A new study into methods to cut the carbon footprint of hospitals could help the NHS to meet its carbon reduction targets. The research carried out by Dr Adam Pollard…
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Professor Depledge joins Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee
4 Jan 2013
Professor Michael Depledge, Chair of Environment and Human Health at the University of Exeter Medical School, has been appointed as a member of the Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee. The new…
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Sustainability awards recognise local success
12 Dec 2012
This year’s Cornwall Sustainability Awards were held last week, with over 200 people from a wide range of Cornish businesses in attendance. The event was held at the Green Lawns…
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Review highlights major conservation issues
7 Dec 2012
A UK-led team of researchers has identified 15 issues that could affect the diversity of life on Earth in 2013. They include using synthetic DNA to genetically modify organisms, soaring…
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