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European documentary highlights the link between oceans and human health
29 Mar 2023
A new Euronews Series entitled ‘Oceans’ has focused on the work of ECEHH in a new documentary exploring the risks and opportunities for human health presented by oceans and the…
Big firms are failing to reduce unconscious bias against disabled people
27 Mar 2023
A study funded through the Inclusivity Project has shown that working for a big company or in an HR role does not lower the likelihood of showing unconscious bias against…
Exeter experts welcome High Seas Treaty
15 Mar 2023
Ocean researchers from the University of Exeter have welcomed the United Nations High Seas Treaty. After negotiations that began more than a decade ago, the treaty will protect areas that…
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Study identifies best visits to “blue” nature spots for wellbeing boost
7 Mar 2023
A new study has identified what factors give the biggest wellbeing boost when visiting nature spots near water. The research concludes that visits to coastal areas and rural rivers give…
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Experts demand fire safety policy change over health impact of widely used flame retardants
28 Feb 2023
Leading environmental health experts have called for a comprehensive review of the UK’s fire safety regulations, with a focus on the environmental and health risks of current chemical flame retardants.…
Professor John Newton contributes to the latest international scientific knowledge on the links between climate, biodiversity and health
22 Feb 2023
A speech by Professor John Newton delivered as part of the French Presidency of the European Union, Santé publique France and the International Association of National Institutes of Public Health (IANPHI)…
University of Exeter contributes to ‘invisible disabilities’ parliamentary report
24 Jan 2023
Members of the University of Exeter’s Inclusivity Project have contributed to a parliamentary briefing that highlights the challenges faced by people with invisible disabilities in education and work. Dr Daniel…
Research quantifies the ‘wow’ factor of sunrise and sunset
19 Jan 2023
A new study has quantified the wellbeing benefits of viewing sunrises and sunsets for the first time.
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ECEHH researcher selected for 2023 Foundation Future Leaders programme
22 Dec 2022
After a competitive selection process, Dr Harriet Hunt has been selected as one of 34 early- to mid-career professionals as the 2023 Foundation Future Leaders. The Foundation Future Leaders programme…
Childhood poverty impacts wellbeing in middle-age, study shows
28 Nov 2022
Experiencing poverty in childhood has a particular impact on wellbeing in adulthood around middle-age, according to new research. A new study conducted by the Smartline Project at the European Centre…
European research grant to fund new Sensing Climate project
22 Nov 2022
The €1.5m project will focus on how disability-inclusive climate adaptation can create inclusive liveable cities.
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Exeter awarded £14 million for antimicrobial resistance research to fight “next global pandemic”
22 Nov 2022
The University of Exeter’s ECEHH and collaborators have recently been awarded £14 million for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research – widely acknowledged as the “next global pandemic” AMR occurs when bacteria,…
