Environmental Psychology Research Group
@eprg-surrey.bsky.social
International leaders in research & teaching on people & their physical environment. World’s first Masters programme in environmental psychology at the University of Surrey
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What do our Environmental Psychology students love about studying their course at Surrey? 🍃
Find out from a few of our international masters students...
See more about the opportunities available within our postgraduate courses via the link: linktr.ee/surreystudents
Find out from a few of our international masters students...
See more about the opportunities available within our postgraduate courses via the link: linktr.ee/surreystudents
🌿🌞 Do you want to join a community committed to making the world a better place? Our MSc in Environmental Psychology, established in 1973, creates social scientists focused on healthy people and a healthy planet. 🌍 Hear what our current, amazing, international students have to say:
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📢 JOB KLAXON📢 postdoc in #EnvironmentalPsychology at the University of Gothenburg. Join the DEEP group to study psychological drivers of support for environmental policy.
2-year full-time position. Deadline Nov 27, 2025.
Details: web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103...
2-year full-time position. Deadline Nov 27, 2025.
Details: web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103...
Postdoctoral researcher in psychology, specializing in environmental psychology
The Department of Psychology has around 130 employees and conducts extensive education and research in
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November 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
📢 JOB KLAXON📢 postdoc in #EnvironmentalPsychology at the University of Gothenburg. Join the DEEP group to study psychological drivers of support for environmental policy.
2-year full-time position. Deadline Nov 27, 2025.
Details: web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103...
2-year full-time position. Deadline Nov 27, 2025.
Details: web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103...
Our own Professor Birgitta Gatersleben reporting the
@eprg-surrey.bsky.social evaluation results from the Growing Together programme at the Surrey Hills Symposium last night
@eprg-surrey.bsky.social evaluation results from the Growing Together programme at the Surrey Hills Symposium last night
November 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Our own Professor Birgitta Gatersleben reporting the
@eprg-surrey.bsky.social evaluation results from the Growing Together programme at the Surrey Hills Symposium last night
@eprg-surrey.bsky.social evaluation results from the Growing Together programme at the Surrey Hills Symposium last night
New article from our team @eprg-surrey.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
New article from our team @eprg-surrey.bsky.social
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After 25+ years of being a @bpsofficial.bsky.social member it's truly amazing to open the @psychmag.bsky.social & see an interview on me, @eprg-surrey.bsky.social @surreypsychology.bsky.social & the research I've conducted. Article online, but lovely to also come home to a printed copy. Thanks BPS
October 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
After 25+ years of being a @bpsofficial.bsky.social member it's truly amazing to open the @psychmag.bsky.social & see an interview on me, @eprg-surrey.bsky.social @surreypsychology.bsky.social & the research I've conducted. Article online, but lovely to also come home to a printed copy. Thanks BPS
If you want to learn more about these design concepts, you can in our MSc environmental psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social in our Psychology of Architecture module www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Housing designed to combat loneliness wins top UK architecture award -- just look at all that biophilic design and sociopetal space to encourage social interaction 😍 Loving the architectural psychology of this - designing homes for over-65s with people in mind www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Spa vibes with a grow-your-own-dinner option: Britain’s best new building is a revamped almshouse
With its shimmering ginkgo trees, tinkling pools and a rooftop garden, the Appleby Blue Almshouse housing complex for older people is a worthy winner of RIBA’s prestigious Stirling prize
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
If you want to learn more about these design concepts, you can in our MSc environmental psychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social in our Psychology of Architecture module www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate...
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🎉 The Call for Submissions for IAPS 2026 Conference is now open!
📅 Submission deadline: 9 January 2026 (23:59 GMT)
📝 For guidance on how to submit, and full details of the conference, visit our website: surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026
@iaps-association.bsky.social @eprg-surrey.bsky.social
📅 Submission deadline: 9 January 2026 (23:59 GMT)
📝 For guidance on how to submit, and full details of the conference, visit our website: surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026
@iaps-association.bsky.social @eprg-surrey.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🎉 The Call for Submissions for IAPS 2026 Conference is now open!
📅 Submission deadline: 9 January 2026 (23:59 GMT)
📝 For guidance on how to submit, and full details of the conference, visit our website: surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026
@iaps-association.bsky.social @eprg-surrey.bsky.social
📅 Submission deadline: 9 January 2026 (23:59 GMT)
📝 For guidance on how to submit, and full details of the conference, visit our website: surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026
@iaps-association.bsky.social @eprg-surrey.bsky.social
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Was honoured to talk to @psychmag.bsky.social about my career journey becoming & being an academic environmental psychologist, the projects I've worked on with it (inc @destressrestore.bsky.social), and the joy of now being back @eprg-surrey.bsky.social & importance of @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social
'It is the environment which offers me psychological restoration…'
@drsarahpayne.bsky.social works as an environmental psychologist, covering areas from soundscapes and urban parks to community electricity supply and hospital environments.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
@drsarahpayne.bsky.social works as an environmental psychologist, covering areas from soundscapes and urban parks to community electricity supply and hospital environments.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
'It is the environment which offers me psychological restoration' | BPS
Sarah Payne’s work as an environmental psychologist covers areas from soundscapes and urban parks to community electricity supply and hospital environments. As she told Ian Florance, she is also a kee...
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October 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Was honoured to talk to @psychmag.bsky.social about my career journey becoming & being an academic environmental psychologist, the projects I've worked on with it (inc @destressrestore.bsky.social), and the joy of now being back @eprg-surrey.bsky.social & importance of @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social
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October is here! Time to start thinking about your conference plans for 2026?
In a couple of weeks we’ll be launching our Call for Submissions. Stay tuned to our website: www.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026
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@iaps-association.bsky.social | @eprg-surrey.bsky.social | @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social
October is here! Time to start thinking about your conference plans for 2026?
In a couple of weeks we’ll be launching our Call for Submissions. Stay tuned to our website: www.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026
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@iaps-association.bsky.social | @eprg-surrey.bsky.social | @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social
IAPS Conference 2026
29 June - Friday 3 July 2026, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom. The theme of IAPS 2026 is Sustainability as Wellbeing: Towards healthy, green, and equitable communities.
www.surrey.ac.uk
October 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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October is here! Time to start thinking about your conference plans for 2026?
In a couple of weeks we’ll be launching our Call for Submissions. Stay tuned to our website: www.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026
🍁🍃
@iaps-association.bsky.social | @eprg-surrey.bsky.social | @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social
October is here! Time to start thinking about your conference plans for 2026?
In a couple of weeks we’ll be launching our Call for Submissions. Stay tuned to our website: www.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026
🍁🍃
@iaps-association.bsky.social | @eprg-surrey.bsky.social | @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social
🌊 From #UniofSurrey to #SurfersAgainstSewage 🌊
Former MSc Environmental Psychology student Dani Jordan is now Director of Campaigns & Communities at @sascampaigns.bsky.social, leading national efforts to protect our oceans, rivers & lakes.
💬 Read her story: stories.surrey.ac.uk/from-surrey-...
Former MSc Environmental Psychology student Dani Jordan is now Director of Campaigns & Communities at @sascampaigns.bsky.social, leading national efforts to protect our oceans, rivers & lakes.
💬 Read her story: stories.surrey.ac.uk/from-surrey-...
From Surrey student to Director at Surfers Against Sewage: Meet Dani Jordan
As a Psychology undergraduate at Surrey, Dani became interested in the environment and returned to study on our Environmental Psychology MSc. Twenty years on, she is now Director of Campaigns and Comm...
stories.surrey.ac.uk
October 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🌊 From #UniofSurrey to #SurfersAgainstSewage 🌊
Former MSc Environmental Psychology student Dani Jordan is now Director of Campaigns & Communities at @sascampaigns.bsky.social, leading national efforts to protect our oceans, rivers & lakes.
💬 Read her story: stories.surrey.ac.uk/from-surrey-...
Former MSc Environmental Psychology student Dani Jordan is now Director of Campaigns & Communities at @sascampaigns.bsky.social, leading national efforts to protect our oceans, rivers & lakes.
💬 Read her story: stories.surrey.ac.uk/from-surrey-...
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Would you like to take a leadership role on the only member network for environmental psychology in the UK?
Applications currently open for @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social committee members.
ECR & practitioners are encouraged to apply! DM if you have questions
www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...
Applications currently open for @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social committee members.
ECR & practitioners are encouraged to apply! DM if you have questions
www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...
Volunteer role: Appointed Member for Environmental Psychology Section: (Role ID: 214) | BPS
Several roles are available on the Environmental Psychology Section committee.
www.bps.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Would you like to take a leadership role on the only member network for environmental psychology in the UK?
Applications currently open for @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social committee members.
ECR & practitioners are encouraged to apply! DM if you have questions
www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...
Applications currently open for @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social committee members.
ECR & practitioners are encouraged to apply! DM if you have questions
www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...
🌱 Exciting news! Our Environmental Psychology Research Group is featured by the BBC, showcasing our latest research on how actively noticing sights/sounds of nature can improve psychological restoration.
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#EnvironmentalPsychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#EnvironmentalPsychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social
How birdsong and plant smells can boost wellbeing
A Surrey-based study explores how environment affects emotional and psychological restoration.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🌱 Exciting news! Our Environmental Psychology Research Group is featured by the BBC, showcasing our latest research on how actively noticing sights/sounds of nature can improve psychological restoration.
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#EnvironmentalPsychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#EnvironmentalPsychology @surreypsychology.bsky.social
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“Prompting people to actively notice birdsong, plant textures and smells can significantly improve wellbeing…”
Interesting study that suggests simple and small interventions, eg signage, that encourage people to notice nature can boost people’s wellbeing.
Open access article below.
Interesting study that suggests simple and small interventions, eg signage, that encourage people to notice nature can boost people’s wellbeing.
Open access article below.
September 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
“Prompting people to actively notice birdsong, plant textures and smells can significantly improve wellbeing…”
Interesting study that suggests simple and small interventions, eg signage, that encourage people to notice nature can boost people’s wellbeing.
Open access article below.
Interesting study that suggests simple and small interventions, eg signage, that encourage people to notice nature can boost people’s wellbeing.
Open access article below.
We encourage all past Surrey #EnvironmentalPsychology MSc and PhD graduates to consider applying!!
Do you want to be formally involved with @bpsenvpsych.bsky.social? We are currently seeking applications for Chair and Committee Members of the Env Psy Section. Deadline 22 Sept
Appointed committee member: www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...
Chair: www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...
Appointed committee member: www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...
Chair: www.bps.org.uk/news/volunte...
Volunteer role: Appointed Member for Environmental Psychology Section: (Role ID: 214) | BPS
Several roles are available on the Environmental Psychology Section committee.
www.bps.org.uk
September 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We encourage all past Surrey #EnvironmentalPsychology MSc and PhD graduates to consider applying!!
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IAPS 2026 Call for Submissions will open in mid-October 2025 for individual talks, symposia, and poster presentations.
Watch this space... stories.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026/
Watch this space... stories.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026/
September 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
IAPS 2026 Call for Submissions will open in mid-October 2025 for individual talks, symposia, and poster presentations.
Watch this space... stories.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026/
Watch this space... stories.surrey.ac.uk/iaps2026/
We are hiring! Part-time Research Assistant (1 day a week for a year) for a project developing a set of resources that support interdisciplinary working in environmental sustainability research and practice
Closing date 23 Sep 2025
jobs.surrey.ac.uk/044025
Closing date 23 Sep 2025
jobs.surrey.ac.uk/044025
Job Vacancy at the University of Surrey: Research Assistant – Environmental Social Science in Interdisciplinary Working
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in...
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September 10, 2025 at 7:38 AM
We are hiring! Part-time Research Assistant (1 day a week for a year) for a project developing a set of resources that support interdisciplinary working in environmental sustainability research and practice
Closing date 23 Sep 2025
jobs.surrey.ac.uk/044025
Closing date 23 Sep 2025
jobs.surrey.ac.uk/044025
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Do you want to represent #EnvironmentalPsychology at the next @bpsofficial.bsky.social Career's Fair?
Apply here: www.bps.org.uk/news/call-sp...
Apply here: www.bps.org.uk/news/call-sp...
Call for Speakers – Psychology Careers Festival | BPS
Applications are open for speakers for the next BPS Psychology Careers Festival, taking place 9 – 13 February 2026.
www.bps.org.uk
September 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Do you want to represent #EnvironmentalPsychology at the next @bpsofficial.bsky.social Career's Fair?
Apply here: www.bps.org.uk/news/call-sp...
Apply here: www.bps.org.uk/news/call-sp...
New @eprg-surrey.bsky.social article by @konraduebel.bsky.social, Eleanor Ratcliffe & @melissamarselle.bsky.social finds natural soundscapes indirectly influence mental well-being via perceived biodiversity and restoring and building capacity mediators www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Natural soundscapes are associated with mental well-being via capacity-building and capacity-restoring pathways
Soundscapes from natural areas are an important cultural ecosystem service that can promote greater mental health and well-being. However, the mediati…
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September 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
New @eprg-surrey.bsky.social article by @konraduebel.bsky.social, Eleanor Ratcliffe & @melissamarselle.bsky.social finds natural soundscapes indirectly influence mental well-being via perceived biodiversity and restoring and building capacity mediators www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Free @bpsofficial.bsky.social workshop on Nature’s Role in Enhancing Wellbeing, 5 September www.bps.org.uk/event/more-j...
More than just a Breath of Fresh Air! Exploring Nature’s Role in Enhancing Wellbeing | BPS
The session, led by Catherine Dooley and Stuart Whomsley, will include brief presentations on the theory and research base of Nature Reconnection.
www.bps.org.uk
September 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Free @bpsofficial.bsky.social workshop on Nature’s Role in Enhancing Wellbeing, 5 September www.bps.org.uk/event/more-j...
New article from @eprg-surrey.bsky.social PhD student Bethany Harris and staff Dr Eleanor Ratcliffe and Prof Birgitta Gatersleben
Finds "well-being & restorative effects of spending time in nature are enhanced when people actively attend to nature"
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Finds "well-being & restorative effects of spending time in nature are enhanced when people actively attend to nature"
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Noticing nature: The role of environmental awareness in promoting well‐being
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
August 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
New article from @eprg-surrey.bsky.social PhD student Bethany Harris and staff Dr Eleanor Ratcliffe and Prof Birgitta Gatersleben
Finds "well-being & restorative effects of spending time in nature are enhanced when people actively attend to nature"
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Finds "well-being & restorative effects of spending time in nature are enhanced when people actively attend to nature"
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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#envpsy Job opportunity!! The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia seeks clinical assistant professor in the Human Health Benefits of Outdoor Spaces (9-month, non-tenure position)
Deadline: 29 Sept 2025
Apply here: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/439...
Deadline: 29 Sept 2025
Apply here: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/439...
Clinical Assistant Professor
The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure clinical assistant professor with teaching (50%), a...
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August 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
#envpsy Job opportunity!! The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia seeks clinical assistant professor in the Human Health Benefits of Outdoor Spaces (9-month, non-tenure position)
Deadline: 29 Sept 2025
Apply here: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/439...
Deadline: 29 Sept 2025
Apply here: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/439...
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Hi All! A reminder that we're looking for our next colleague to join us in a tenure-track teaching position in the Psychology Department at UBC! See the job ad below. We'd love to hear from you!
#sotl #educationalleadership #teachinginhighered #SoTLcommunity #psychologyjobs #highered #academicjobs
#sotl #educationalleadership #teachinginhighered #SoTLcommunity #psychologyjobs #highered #academicjobs
Join our department! We're hiring an Assistant Professor of Teaching (Tenure-track), located at UBC's Vancouver campus, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Apply by Oct 1, 2025. Learn more & apply: psych.ubc.ca/jobs. Please share!
August 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Hi All! A reminder that we're looking for our next colleague to join us in a tenure-track teaching position in the Psychology Department at UBC! See the job ad below. We'd love to hear from you!
#sotl #educationalleadership #teachinginhighered #SoTLcommunity #psychologyjobs #highered #academicjobs
#sotl #educationalleadership #teachinginhighered #SoTLcommunity #psychologyjobs #highered #academicjobs
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British Environmental Psychology is having a bit of a moment, isn't it?@bpsenvpsych.bsky.social finally exists. @iaps2026.bsky.social is coming to the UK. And the @bpsofficial.bsky.social has created a new journal ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH! bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/3067...
Environmental Psychology Research
Click on the title to browse this journal
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August 20, 2025 at 8:49 AM
British Environmental Psychology is having a bit of a moment, isn't it?@bpsenvpsych.bsky.social finally exists. @iaps2026.bsky.social is coming to the UK. And the @bpsofficial.bsky.social has created a new journal ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH! bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/3067...
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#envpsy job opportunity! @climateoutreach.bsky.social are looking for a social sciences researcher, with an interest in climate communication.
Permanent, full-time, excellent starting salary 🤩
Deadline 29 Aug.
Details: app.beapplied.com/apply/rlribw...
Permanent, full-time, excellent starting salary 🤩
Deadline 29 Aug.
Details: app.beapplied.com/apply/rlribw...
Researcher
Climate Outreach is seeking an experienced social sciences researcher, with an interest in climate communication. The Researcher will be responsible for conducting research to a high standard using qu...
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August 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
#envpsy job opportunity! @climateoutreach.bsky.social are looking for a social sciences researcher, with an interest in climate communication.
Permanent, full-time, excellent starting salary 🤩
Deadline 29 Aug.
Details: app.beapplied.com/apply/rlribw...
Permanent, full-time, excellent starting salary 🤩
Deadline 29 Aug.
Details: app.beapplied.com/apply/rlribw...
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New PhD position in Environmental Psychology @envpsyvienna.bsky.social
Are you interested in research addressing one or more of the current ecological crises (e.g., climate, pollution, biodiversity) from a broadly social cognition angle? Apply!
Details here: jobs.univie.ac.at/job/PhD-Stud...
Are you interested in research addressing one or more of the current ecological crises (e.g., climate, pollution, biodiversity) from a broadly social cognition angle? Apply!
Details here: jobs.univie.ac.at/job/PhD-Stud...
PhD Student in Environmental Psychology (Quantitative Methods)
PhD Student in Environmental Psychology (Quantitative Methods)
jobs.univie.ac.at
August 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
New PhD position in Environmental Psychology @envpsyvienna.bsky.social
Are you interested in research addressing one or more of the current ecological crises (e.g., climate, pollution, biodiversity) from a broadly social cognition angle? Apply!
Details here: jobs.univie.ac.at/job/PhD-Stud...
Are you interested in research addressing one or more of the current ecological crises (e.g., climate, pollution, biodiversity) from a broadly social cognition angle? Apply!
Details here: jobs.univie.ac.at/job/PhD-Stud...
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Just over a week left to apply for this exciting postdoctoral research opportunity on children and nature! 🐾
The application deadline is Wednesday the 20th of August 2025.
The application deadline is Wednesday the 20th of August 2025.
We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work with Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd and WWT on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership!
🦉Join us as we inspire the next generation of nature lovers.🌳
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🦉Join us as we inspire the next generation of nature lovers.🌳
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Nature-based Learning Programme Development Manage - Cardiff University - Job Details
Job Details: Nature-based Learning Programme Development Manager (KTP Associate)School of PsychologyWe have an exciting new
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August 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Just over a week left to apply for this exciting postdoctoral research opportunity on children and nature! 🐾
The application deadline is Wednesday the 20th of August 2025.
The application deadline is Wednesday the 20th of August 2025.