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Award for climate adaption tool
The innovative tool provides the latest evidence for making decisions and taking actions to adapt to a changing climate.
New Director gets started at the European Centre
Professor Gesche Huebner has been appointed as the new lead for the Centre, joining us from University College London.
Exeter public health expert awarded prestigious prize
Professor John Newton from the University of Exeter has been recognised by the Faculty of Public Health for outstanding work in his field.
Penryn Perspectives: Professor Lora Fleming CBE
This incredible reflection from ECEHH founder Professor Lora Fleming, outlines the journey of ECEHH and the pioneering work of the team over more than a decade.
Help us identify health risks of freshwater bathing
Centre researchers are calling on the UK population to provide a ‘health snapshot’ of the risks from bathing in rivers and lakes.
Can natural infrastructure combat health inequalities?
A new £1.5 million project, led by Dr Ben Wheeler, will assess how policies focused on natural environments might reduce health disparities across the UK.
New climate adaptation tool released for local policy
The UK-wide resource is part of the Local Climate Adaptation Tool and hopes to help policy makers bolster climate resilience.
Take part in ‘Poo-Sticks’ river swimming study!
We are recruiting participants to help shed light on how wild swimmers might be exposed to antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the UK's rivers.
Physical activity in nature helps prevent key diseases
New research suggests physical activity in natural environments prevents 13,000 cases of non-communicable diseases and saves £100m a year.
Green streets and blue views linked to better sleep
Those who live in greener streets or within view of blue spaces report better mental wellbeing and healthier amounts of sleep, according to a new study.
Pioneering Astra Zeneca partnership on AMR recognised
The Centre's long-standing research collaboration with Astra Zeneca has been showcased by the National Centre for Universities and Business.
Unlocking the secrets of green and blue space for mental health
Key publications from The Green and Blue Spaces Project are helping to boost our understanding of how natural environments can impact mental health.