Jo Garrett
@jogarrett.bsky.social
Research Fellow at the European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter. Nature, health and well-being
New blog post from @thentrythis.social.thentrythis.org.ap.brid.gy: Latest developments of their Open Source air pollution sensor and my interviews with the communities who trialled it.
thentrythis.org/notes/2025/1...
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SmogOff version 2 - notes from community tests
In 2025 we re-designed our air pollution sensor system SmogOff, and sent it out for testing with three community groups. These are our notes from the process.
thentrythis.org
December 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
New blog post from @thentrythis.social.thentrythis.org.ap.brid.gy: Latest developments of their Open Source air pollution sensor and my interviews with the communities who trialled it.
thentrythis.org/notes/2025/1...
thentrythis.org/notes/2025/1...
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...
@ecehh.org
@renewbiodiversity.bsky.social
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...
@ecehh.org
@renewbiodiversity.bsky.social
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.
www.ecehh.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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...
@ecehh.org
@renewbiodiversity.bsky.social
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...
@ecehh.org
@renewbiodiversity.bsky.social
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:
3 PM 👉 lnkd.in/ey4vQ7jv
5 PM 👉 lnkd.in/eKXghmCQ
Funder: @gw4alliance.bsky.social Air Network
@ecehh.org
#ExeterEvents #AirQuality
Explore Exeter’s air quality stories on a free literary heritage walk!
📍 Cathedral Close
🕒 3 PM & 5 PM
Reserve your spot:
3 PM 👉 lnkd.in/ey4vQ7jv
5 PM 👉 lnkd.in/eKXghmCQ
Funder: @gw4alliance.bsky.social Air Network
@ecehh.org
#ExeterEvents #AirQuality
December 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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:
3 PM 👉 lnkd.in/ey4vQ7jv
5 PM 👉 lnkd.in/eKXghmCQ
Funder: @gw4alliance.bsky.social Air Network
@ecehh.org
#ExeterEvents #AirQuality
Explore Exeter’s air quality stories on a free literary heritage walk!
📍 Cathedral Close
🕒 3 PM & 5 PM
Reserve your spot:
3 PM 👉 lnkd.in/ey4vQ7jv
5 PM 👉 lnkd.in/eKXghmCQ
Funder: @gw4alliance.bsky.social Air Network
@ecehh.org
#ExeterEvents #AirQuality
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Bogs. Quagmires. Peatlands. Squidgy worlds full of beginnings and endings.
Inspired by bogs, we hope our poetry & creative approaches will help you get stuck into understanding & caring for #peatlands.
Discover the squelchy world of 'BogTalk' below.
renewbiodiversity.org.uk/bog-talk-poe...
Inspired by bogs, we hope our poetry & creative approaches will help you get stuck into understanding & caring for #peatlands.
Discover the squelchy world of 'BogTalk' below.
renewbiodiversity.org.uk/bog-talk-poe...
November 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Bogs. Quagmires. Peatlands. Squidgy worlds full of beginnings and endings.
Inspired by bogs, we hope our poetry & creative approaches will help you get stuck into understanding & caring for #peatlands.
Discover the squelchy world of 'BogTalk' below.
renewbiodiversity.org.uk/bog-talk-poe...
Inspired by bogs, we hope our poetry & creative approaches will help you get stuck into understanding & caring for #peatlands.
Discover the squelchy world of 'BogTalk' below.
renewbiodiversity.org.uk/bog-talk-poe...
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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."
www.ecehh.org/news/sensing...
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."
www.ecehh.org/news/sensing...
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?
www.ecehh.org
October 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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."
www.ecehh.org/news/sensing...
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."
www.ecehh.org/news/sensing...
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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.
@ecehh.org
@ecehh.org
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...
news.exeter.ac.uk
September 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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.
@ecehh.org
@ecehh.org
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...
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.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...
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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/
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.
www.ecehh.org
July 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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/
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/
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Atlantic Bluefin tuna are back in UK waters, but we still don’t exactly know what they are eating.
Support crucial marine research to help uncover the secrets of their diet and secure their future.
To find out more: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/atlantic-b...
🦑🧪🌍🐟🎣🦤🌊
Support crucial marine research to help uncover the secrets of their diet and secure their future.
To find out more: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/atlantic-b...
🦑🧪🌍🐟🎣🦤🌊
July 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Atlantic Bluefin tuna are back in UK waters, but we still don’t exactly know what they are eating.
Support crucial marine research to help uncover the secrets of their diet and secure their future.
To find out more: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/atlantic-b...
🦑🧪🌍🐟🎣🦤🌊
Support crucial marine research to help uncover the secrets of their diet and secure their future.
To find out more: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/atlantic-b...
🦑🧪🌍🐟🎣🦤🌊
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Join our CEC seminar for an exciting talk from Professor Steve Simpson, on 'Changing the Soundtrack of the Ocean'! 🐠🪸🔊
🗓️ Thursday 17th July 2025
📍 Exchange Lecture Theatre, Penryn Campus
⏰ 1pm, (in-person only)
@uniexecec.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
🦑🧪🌐🌍
🗓️ Thursday 17th July 2025
📍 Exchange Lecture Theatre, Penryn Campus
⏰ 1pm, (in-person only)
@uniexecec.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
🦑🧪🌐🌍
July 11, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Join our CEC seminar for an exciting talk from Professor Steve Simpson, on 'Changing the Soundtrack of the Ocean'! 🐠🪸🔊
🗓️ Thursday 17th July 2025
📍 Exchange Lecture Theatre, Penryn Campus
⏰ 1pm, (in-person only)
@uniexecec.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
🦑🧪🌐🌍
🗓️ Thursday 17th July 2025
📍 Exchange Lecture Theatre, Penryn Campus
⏰ 1pm, (in-person only)
@uniexecec.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
🦑🧪🌐🌍
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Fancy a role with us at @exeter.ac.uk ?
We're hiring a postdoctoral research associate to support the work of @drmjwitt.bsky.social on the Subsea Soundscape (S3) project.
🗓️ Application deadline: Monday 7th July 2025.
🦑🌍🌐🧪🌊🐟 #academicsky #jobsky
We're hiring a postdoctoral research associate to support the work of @drmjwitt.bsky.social on the Subsea Soundscape (S3) project.
🗓️ Application deadline: Monday 7th July 2025.
🦑🌍🌐🧪🌊🐟 #academicsky #jobsky
June 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Fancy a role with us at @exeter.ac.uk ?
We're hiring a postdoctoral research associate to support the work of @drmjwitt.bsky.social on the Subsea Soundscape (S3) project.
🗓️ Application deadline: Monday 7th July 2025.
🦑🌍🌐🧪🌊🐟 #academicsky #jobsky
We're hiring a postdoctoral research associate to support the work of @drmjwitt.bsky.social on the Subsea Soundscape (S3) project.
🗓️ Application deadline: Monday 7th July 2025.
🦑🌍🌐🧪🌊🐟 #academicsky #jobsky
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🌊 Wild swimming is irresistible right now! 🌞🏊♀️
But do swimmers experience infections more often than non-swimmers? To find out, we need YOU 🙋♀️ 🙋♂️
If you've swum in the past 2 weeks, we want to hear from you
👉 bit.ly/freshwater-s...
@watershed-i.bsky.social @sascampaigns.bsky.social
But do swimmers experience infections more often than non-swimmers? To find out, we need YOU 🙋♀️ 🙋♂️
If you've swum in the past 2 weeks, we want to hear from you
👉 bit.ly/freshwater-s...
@watershed-i.bsky.social @sascampaigns.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🌊 Wild swimming is irresistible right now! 🌞🏊♀️
But do swimmers experience infections more often than non-swimmers? To find out, we need YOU 🙋♀️ 🙋♂️
If you've swum in the past 2 weeks, we want to hear from you
👉 bit.ly/freshwater-s...
@watershed-i.bsky.social @sascampaigns.bsky.social
But do swimmers experience infections more often than non-swimmers? To find out, we need YOU 🙋♀️ 🙋♂️
If you've swum in the past 2 weeks, we want to hear from you
👉 bit.ly/freshwater-s...
@watershed-i.bsky.social @sascampaigns.bsky.social
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.
Read more: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...
@ecehh.org @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
Read more: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...
@ecehh.org @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
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...
news.exeter.ac.uk
June 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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.
Read more: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...
@ecehh.org @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
Read more: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...
@ecehh.org @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
Today I started my journey to the International Conference on Environmental Psychology! From Cornwall, UK to Vilnius, Lithuania by train! First stop, Devon!
June 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Today I started my journey to the International Conference on Environmental Psychology! From Cornwall, UK to Vilnius, Lithuania by train! First stop, Devon!
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How do you build effective relationships between scientists and politicians? Dr Jo Garrett shares insights from a @royalsociety.org programme aiming to do just that.
And as one speaker reminds us, “don’t be surprised when politicians act politically.”
ecehh.org/news/experience-royal-society/
And as one speaker reminds us, “don’t be surprised when politicians act politically.”
ecehh.org/news/experience-royal-society/
My experience: The Royal Society Pairing Scheme | ECEHH
Dr Jo Garrett reflects on her time in Westminster and with Jayne Kirkham MP - how do we link science and policy?
www.ecehh.org
May 28, 2025 at 10:47 AM
How do you build effective relationships between scientists and politicians? Dr Jo Garrett shares insights from a @royalsociety.org programme aiming to do just that.
And as one speaker reminds us, “don’t be surprised when politicians act politically.”
ecehh.org/news/experience-royal-society/
And as one speaker reminds us, “don’t be surprised when politicians act politically.”
ecehh.org/news/experience-royal-society/
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How can environmental sensors boost health at home? A new illustrated guide collates a decade of research findings to explore that question.
"It’s been a lot of fun bringing these topics to life and we hope others find it a useful resource too.”
ecehh.org/news/sensor-health/
"It’s been a lot of fun bringing these topics to life and we hope others find it a useful resource too.”
ecehh.org/news/sensor-health/
Sensor system resource launched | ECEHH
A new illustrated website explains how indoor environmental sensors can support health and wellbeing.
www.ecehh.org
May 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
How can environmental sensors boost health at home? A new illustrated guide collates a decade of research findings to explore that question.
"It’s been a lot of fun bringing these topics to life and we hope others find it a useful resource too.”
ecehh.org/news/sensor-health/
"It’s been a lot of fun bringing these topics to life and we hope others find it a useful resource too.”
ecehh.org/news/sensor-health/
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On 22nd May, International Day for Biological Diversity, we'll be launching the latest report from our WHO Collaborating Centre on Natural Environments and Health providing an introduction to #NatureBasedSolutions and Health
Sign up for the launch webinar (10-12 CEST) here: lnkd.in/eq8wUHjh
Sign up for the launch webinar (10-12 CEST) here: lnkd.in/eq8wUHjh
April 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
On 22nd May, International Day for Biological Diversity, we'll be launching the latest report from our WHO Collaborating Centre on Natural Environments and Health providing an introduction to #NatureBasedSolutions and Health
Sign up for the launch webinar (10-12 CEST) here: lnkd.in/eq8wUHjh
Sign up for the launch webinar (10-12 CEST) here: lnkd.in/eq8wUHjh
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ECEHH researcher Dr Chloe Asker has launched a new podcast!
📢 In this series, Chloe will explore creative and arts-based approaches to research, impact, and dissemination.
🎧 Listen to the introduction to the creative researcher podcast here: lnkd.in/ezYJFSCT
📢 In this series, Chloe will explore creative and arts-based approaches to research, impact, and dissemination.
🎧 Listen to the introduction to the creative researcher podcast here: lnkd.in/ezYJFSCT
April 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
ECEHH researcher Dr Chloe Asker has launched a new podcast!
📢 In this series, Chloe will explore creative and arts-based approaches to research, impact, and dissemination.
🎧 Listen to the introduction to the creative researcher podcast here: lnkd.in/ezYJFSCT
📢 In this series, Chloe will explore creative and arts-based approaches to research, impact, and dissemination.
🎧 Listen to the introduction to the creative researcher podcast here: lnkd.in/ezYJFSCT
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SWME Seals webinar: 16th April 2025, 18:00-19:30 BST
Join this fantastic FREE online event, part of the South West Marine Ecosystems (SWME) webinar series, to gain incredible insights all about these amazing marine mammals in Southwest England. 🦑🦭🧪🌍
Tickets - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swme-seals...
Join this fantastic FREE online event, part of the South West Marine Ecosystems (SWME) webinar series, to gain incredible insights all about these amazing marine mammals in Southwest England. 🦑🦭🧪🌍
Tickets - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swme-seals...
April 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
SWME Seals webinar: 16th April 2025, 18:00-19:30 BST
Join this fantastic FREE online event, part of the South West Marine Ecosystems (SWME) webinar series, to gain incredible insights all about these amazing marine mammals in Southwest England. 🦑🦭🧪🌍
Tickets - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swme-seals...
Join this fantastic FREE online event, part of the South West Marine Ecosystems (SWME) webinar series, to gain incredible insights all about these amazing marine mammals in Southwest England. 🦑🦭🧪🌍
Tickets - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swme-seals...
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Check out our Lecturer Dr Lewis Elliott talking about wild swimming on @itvnews.bsky.social
www.itv.com/watch/news/n...
www.itv.com/watch/news/n...
www.itv.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Check out our Lecturer Dr Lewis Elliott talking about wild swimming on @itvnews.bsky.social
www.itv.com/watch/news/n...
www.itv.com/watch/news/n...
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Dr Lewis Elliott lifts the lid on the biggest survey of open-water swimmers to date in this brilliant new article for @uk.theconversation.com.
How might wild swimming deliver its wellbeing benefits? The answer could lie in "enhanced feelings of freedom..."
theconversation.com/why-wild-swi...
How might wild swimming deliver its wellbeing benefits? The answer could lie in "enhanced feelings of freedom..."
theconversation.com/why-wild-swi...
Why wild swimming is better for your mental wellbeing than open-air pools
Wild swimmers tend to feel more autonomy and competence.
theconversation.com
March 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Dr Lewis Elliott lifts the lid on the biggest survey of open-water swimmers to date in this brilliant new article for @uk.theconversation.com.
How might wild swimming deliver its wellbeing benefits? The answer could lie in "enhanced feelings of freedom..."
theconversation.com/why-wild-swi...
How might wild swimming deliver its wellbeing benefits? The answer could lie in "enhanced feelings of freedom..."
theconversation.com/why-wild-swi...
We had our last morning at the @royalsociety.org today, learning about different ways we can engage with Parliament #PairingScheme25
March 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We had our last morning at the @royalsociety.org today, learning about different ways we can engage with Parliament #PairingScheme25
Had a fascinating first day on the @royalsociety.org #PairingScheme25 with a morning at the very grand Royal Society and an afternoon at Defra!
March 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Had a fascinating first day on the @royalsociety.org #PairingScheme25 with a morning at the very grand Royal Society and an afternoon at Defra!
This is where I'll be next week!
New MPs, civil servants and scientists are about to trade places and swap roles as the Royal Society Pairing Scheme 2025 kicks off on Monday. 30 UK scientists will be shadowing parliamentarians and civil servants over a week that will include the Spring Statement: royalsociety.org/news/2025/03...
March 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This is where I'll be next week!
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Funded #PhD opportunity (home & international students). Start September 2025.
Join us @exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.bsky.social for a 4-year funded PhD project looking how #ClimateChange impacts on the #MentalHealth of #Parents and carers.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Join us @exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.bsky.social for a 4-year funded PhD project looking how #ClimateChange impacts on the #MentalHealth of #Parents and carers.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
The impact of climate change on the mental health of parents & carers-PhD (Funded) at University of Exeter on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - The impact of climate change on the mental health of parents & carers-PhD (Funded) at University of Exeter, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
March 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Funded #PhD opportunity (home & international students). Start September 2025.
Join us @exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.bsky.social for a 4-year funded PhD project looking how #ClimateChange impacts on the #MentalHealth of #Parents and carers.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Join us @exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.bsky.social for a 4-year funded PhD project looking how #ClimateChange impacts on the #MentalHealth of #Parents and carers.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...