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A transdisciplinary centre conducting cutting edge research into the complex links between climate, environment, and health. Part of the University of Exeter Medical School and based in Cornwall, UK.
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Keen to hear more about our ongoing work on emergency preparedness, climate resilience & disability in Scotland? Read this guest news piece about our November workshop with Inclusion Scotland & ERCS by Maia Pace, Elaine Paterson & Fin Tams-Gray! sensing-climate.com/news/disabil...
Disability-inclusive climate emergency planning in Scotland — Sensing Climate
We’re delighted to share this guest piece by Maia Pace, Elaine Paterson and Fin Tams-Gray. It reflects on discussions held during our disability and climate emergency preparedness works...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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A unique partnership between the University of Exeter and the National Trust received a prestigious award. The ‘Shaping Landscapes for People and Nature to Thrive’ partnership was a winner at the Knowledge Exchange UK Awards in the Strategic Partnerships category.

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Exeter and National Trust partnership wins Knowledge Exchange award
A unique partnership between the University of Exeter and the National Trust has received a prestigious award. The 'Shaping Landscapes for People and Nature to Thrive' partnership was a winner at the Knowledge Exchange UK
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December 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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New Paper Published! 📚

We’ve developed a novel approach for estimating exposure to land cover at the LSOA level, designed to reduce exposure misclassification.

Read more here: www.ecehh.org/news/mapping...

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How do we map ‘exposure’ to natural environments? | ECEHH
Dr Jo Garrett explains an exciting new method to assess how neighbourhood nature might impact health.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Ghosts of Air Quality: Past, Present & Future
Explore Exeter’s air quality stories on a free literary heritage walk!
📍 Cathedral Close
🕒 3 PM & 5 PM
Reserve your spot:
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5 PM 👉 lnkd.in/eKXghmCQ

Funder: @gw4alliance.bsky.social Air Network
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December 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Need something to look forward to in the post Xmas grey of January?
Sign up for our sparkling MIxed Methods Systematic Review course in person for 2 days in lovely Exeter! #systematicreview
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December 8, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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PhD studentship available. Please repost.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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How can natural infrastructure reduce health inequalities?

Prof Ben Wheeler is exploring:

"Geographical health inequalities in the UK are stark...the gap in healthy life expectancy across local authorities in England is around 20 years."

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Webinar report on planning, health inequalities, and nature | ECEHH
Over 350 participants recently joined us for a webinar exploring links between nature and health inequalities.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Welcome back to day 3 of #WalesClimateWeek🌳

Today we're sharing an @nihr.bsky.social funded project that reveals how green and blue spaces can shape wellbeing.

Led by @swanseauni.bsky.social & partners, the project provides valuable insights for public health & policy making.

🧵Learn more!
November 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Monitoring air quality with the help of dodos?

Dr Jo Garrett and Dr Hanbin Zhang explain all from a "lively and meaningful collaboration between scientists, artists, and the public – bringing together different ways of seeing and sensing the city’s air."

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Sensing Exeter’s air quality – a bird’s eye view | ECEHH
Researchers recently held a creative air quality tour through Exeter – could children spot all the dodos?
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October 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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To support respectful discussions about disability and the climate crisis, @sensing-climate.bsky.social has launched ‘Crip Up Climate Conversations’.

"Vulnerability is created by our society not by our bodies, and it doesn’t have to be that way."

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Supporting conversations around climate and disability | ECEHH
A new guidance series aims to support respectful, inclusive conversations about disability and the climate crisis.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Countless drugs & chemicals now coexist in the environment, mixtures "that may be quietly shaping the evolution of antibiotic resistance."

The fantastic Dr April Hayes explains how:

theconversation.com/growing-cocktail-of-medicines-in-worlds-waterways-could-be-fuelling-antibiotic-resistance-266945
Growing cocktail of medicines in world’s waterways could be fuelling antibiotic resistance
Every flush sends traces of our medicines into rivers. When antibiotics mix with common drugs like painkillers or hormones, bacteria can evolve to resist treatment.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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For the first time, how mixtures of commonly used medications, which end up in our waterways and natural environments, might increase the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been shown in new research from @ecehh.org

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“Cocktails” of common pharmaceuticals in our waterways may promote antibiotic resistance
New research has shown, for the first time, how mixtures of commonly used medications which end up in our waterways and natural environments might increase the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria. When humans or animals
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October 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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🌎 It's World Mental Health Day 🌎

"This year, Britain reached 40˚C, just as children were finishing school for summer holidays. What is the reality of being faced with those temperatures as a parent?"

PhD student Kat Runnalls explores that question...

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Climate change and mental health – what about parents? | ECEHH
To mark World Mental Health Day, Kat Runnalls explores the impacts of climate change on parents and carers.
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October 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Congratulations to Emily Stevenson for successfully defending her PhD thesis entitled “Microplastics as vectors of antimicrobial resistance in aquatic systems.” Her supervisors: Prof Angus Buckling and Dr Aimee Murray (@exeter.ac.uk) and Prof Penelope Lindeque and Dr Matthew Cole (@pml.ac.uk).
September 30, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Join myself and others in Exeter, alongside artist Steve McCracken, for a curated trail of art and science. Get real time insights into pollution while spotting new artworks of birds. @ecehh.org
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Walking Tour: Sensing Exeter’s Air Quality : A Bird’s View
A curated trail of art and science. Get real time insights into pollution while spotting new artworks of birds.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Brilliant to see our research featured in this Scientific American article: Microplastics Could Be Turning Bacteria into Drug-Resistant Superbugs
www.scientificamerican.com/article/micr...

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August 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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A study led by researchers from the University of Exeter, Cornwall has found that more than a third of children don’t play outdoors after school and one in five don’t at weekends, raising concerns about children’s physical and mental health.
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A third of children don’t play outdoors after school, study finds
New research has found more than a third of children don’t play outdoors after school and one in five don’t at weekends, raising concerns about children’s physical and mental health. The study from th...
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September 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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For UN World Humanitarian Day, Dr Anna Conzatti explores how shelter in times of crisis is not just about protection from the elements, but "about enabling people to live, recover, and rebuild in conditions that do not harm their health."

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Humanitarian shelters and the health of displaced populations | ECEHH
To mark World Humanitarian Day, Dr Anna Conzatti highlights how emergency shelters can impact health.
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August 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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How might spending time in nature affect people with anxiety or depression?

Listen to Dr Katie Gibbs talk through the 'Greengage' project on BBC Radio Cornwall, assessing a 6-week programme of "nature-based activities at fantastic sites across Cornwall."

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Can nature help tackle anxiety and depression? | ECEHH
Dr Katie Gibbs discusses new research on how nature might affect anxiety and depression with BBC Radio Cornwall.
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August 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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🌱 How can a local eco-hub spark lasting change?
Our research explored the impact of a Devon-based hub on pro-environmental behaviour, community inclusion, and wellbeing.
Read more: sites.exeter.ac.uk/per/2025/07/...
#CommunityResearch #Sustainability #PublicEngagement #EcoHub
Impact of a Local Eco-Hub on Pro-Environmental Behaviour, Community Inclusion and Wellbeing
Dr Louise Venables shares insights into a recent collaborative project, working with Dr Daniel Derbyshire, and Nicky Nicholls from Sideshore Community. Supported by the Engaged Participatory Research ...
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July 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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In this blog, we reflect on much-maligned equity considerations of the debate around zonal energy pricing - important for future energy transition debates as well as this one! Check out the blog below ⬇️

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edrc-uk.bsky.social Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · Jul 14
Who wins and who loses in zonal electricity pricing? Our latest blog by @gwwarren.bsky.social, @geschehuebner.bsky.social and Antonios Katris‬ unpacks what the now-shelved UK reform means for energy equity, fairness & public support: www.edrc.ac.uk/news-blog/th...
The UK zonal pricing debate and what it means for energy equity - Energy Demand Research Centre
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July 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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📣 Talk, networking and free lunch!
📆 Monday July 21 1 - 2pm at the ESI

Hear more from Dr Emmylou Rahtz and Phyllida Bluemel, about their project 'Perspective Shifts' which received this year’s FX Creative Exchange funding.
tinyurl.com/6c9syd92

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July 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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We're excited to share highlights from ICEP 2025!

Our team explored nature and wellbeing across diverse themes – from climate action to sustainable design at an event that:

"Emphasised the role of architecture, design, and urban planning."

ecehh.org/news/icep-environment-health-conference/
Insights on people, place, and planet from ICEP 2025 | ECEHH
Dr Leanne Martin reports from the International Conference on Environmental Psychology.
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July 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Now featured in a @uniofexeternews.bsky.social piece after taking part in the @royalsociety.org Pairing Scheme. I was paired with my local MP Jayne Kirkham to explore how research and policy can work together.
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Cornwall MP paired with Exeter academic in research and policy exchange scheme
Cornish MP Jayne Kirkham has been paired with a University of Exeter academic to explore how research can inform policy making in the UK. Dr Jo Garrett, Research Fellow at the University of Exeter’s E...
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June 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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💦 Love wild swimming? So do we. 🌞🏊‍♀️🌳
But we also ask:
Do wild swimmers get unwell more often than non-swimmers?

Take 10 minutes to help us find out
👉https://bit.ly/freshwater-swim-survey

#WildSwimmingUK
June 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM