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New research will reveal health benefits of different environments
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…
Exploring science with art
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…
New research could help NHS reach carbon targets
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…
Professor Depledge joins Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee
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…
Sustainability awards recognise local success
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…
Review highlights major conservation issues
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…
New scheme will help business benefit from research
A new scheme led by the Centre’s Knowledge Exchange team will help to bring research and enterprise together. The In Residence Scheme is aiming to produce collaborations that will result…
International pharmaceuticals conference held
International interdisciplinary specialists in pharmaceuticals met in Cornwall last week as part of a joint conference held by the Centre and the European Environment Agency. Held on the 19th and…
Is this the future of medicine?
In a report that will be presented to the Royal Society of Medicine next week, Dr Marco Palomino will outline the ways in which digital technology is likely to impact…
Centre secures second round of funding
The Centre has been awarded a second phase of funding to help continue its important research into the interconnections between the environment and human health. The £4 million grant is…
Researchers short-listed for award
Researchers at the Centre have been short-listed for a major science visualisation award, run by the National Science Foundation in the USA. The award is in association with the American…
Latest Wellbeing at Work newsletter released
The latest edition of the ‘Wellbeing at Work’ e-newsletter is now available. There has been a lot happening in the world of health and work in the last few months…
