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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · 8d

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).

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Jo Garrett @jogarrett.bsky.social · 22d

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...

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

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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · Aug 28

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...

@pml.ac.uk @hls.exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.org @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @exetermarine.bsky.social

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University of Exeter, Cornwall @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · Sep 1

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...

news.exeter.ac.uk

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health @ecehh.org · Aug 19

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."

ecehh.org/news/humanitarian-shelters-health/

Humanitarian shelters and the health of displaced populations | ECEHH

To mark World Humanitarian Day, Dr Anna Conzatti highlights how emergency shelters can impact health.

www.ecehh.org

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health @ecehh.org · Aug 5

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."

ecehh.org/news/nature-anxiety-depression/

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.

www.ecehh.org

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louisevenables.bsky.social @louisevenables.bsky.social · Jul 23

🌱 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 ...

sites.exeter.ac.uk

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George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Jul 14

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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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

www.edrc.ac.uk

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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · Jul 9

📣 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

@ecehh.org @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @hls.exeter.ac.uk

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health @ecehh.org · Jul 1

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.

www.ecehh.org

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Jo Garrett @jogarrett.bsky.social · Jun 20

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...
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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...

news.exeter.ac.uk

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Elitsa Penkova @elitsapenkova.bsky.social · Jun 20

💦 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

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Elitsa Penkova @elitsapenkova.bsky.social · Jun 18

🌊 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

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Centre for Net Positive Health and Climate Solutions @netpositivecentre.bsky.social · Jun 17

📢 The Net Positive Centre website is live! 🌍Focused on advancing climate-health research & real-world solutions — from urban design to food systems.Funded by @UKRI_News led by a partnership @exeter.ac.uk @ukhsa.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk @forestresearchuk.bsky.social
netpositivecentre.com

Home - Net Positive Centre

At the Net Positive Centre, we focus on what’s possible — turning the climate challenge into an opportunity to support healthier lives and to improve the environment. Climate change is an urgent healt...

netpositivecentre.com

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health @ecehh.org · Jun 18

🚀 Connecting Business & Research Event
📅 Tuesday, 15 July 2025 | 🕥 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Peter Lanyon Building, Penryn Campus

Discover how partnering with our research team can help fuel innovation in your organisation.

Book your spot using the link below!

ecehh.org/events/env-health-collab-forum/

Environment and Health Collaborative Forum 2025 | ECEHH

Join us for a dynamic event exploring how collaboration with Centre researchers is helping organisations across Cornwall thrive.

www.ecehh.org

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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · Jun 17

@uniexecec.bsky.social @davvi36.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.org

Microbiology Society @microbiologysociety.org · Jun 16

The abstract submission deadline for Understanding and predicting microbial evolutionary dynamics 2025 is soon approaching! Make sure to submit by 23:59 BST on 7 July 2025. microb.io/Abstracts #MicroEvo25

Poster of Understanding and predicting microbial evolutionary dynamics 2025 saying that abstracts are closing. With the date of the event and location.

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Elitsa Penkova @elitsapenkova.bsky.social · Jun 14

🚨 SWIMMERS & NON-SWIMMERS WANTED!

Take part in a survey about the health risks of freshwater bathing and help inform public health research 🏊‍♀️

Take the survey: bit.ly/freshwater-s...

More about the National Health Snapshot study: www.ecehh.org/news/health-...

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Em Squire @squire-em.bsky.social · Jun 11

My adventures on #Dartmoor 🦋

Grateful for time in such a stunning place — not just for the views, but to reflect on the meaningful work we’re doing at RENEW. Proud to be part of a team that blends passion with purpose.

#nature #biodiversity @ecehh.org

RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · Jun 10

`The Land Speaks: From Stone Walls to Stakeholders on #Dartmoor.’

Read RENEW PhD student Emma Squire’s blog, with poetry from @calebparkinpoet.bsky.social inspired by the RENEW Programme’s Early Career Researcher #biodiversity retreat.

renewbiodiversity.org.uk/the-land-spe...

A photograph of a group of people meeting on Dartmoor, please follow the link to read the blog post.

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Dr Matt Lloyd Jones (he/him) @befriendabacterium.bsky.social · Jun 11

Lil intro to our early-stage rayyanR R package, from the first day of #ESMARConf2025 (youtu.be/dmcTZ-0eC18?...). Please beta test it and find its inevitable bugs/missing features so I can fix them/incorporate them (you can help us if you like!) 🙏
@ecehh.org @eshackathon.bsky.social #medlibs

ESMARConf2025: Presentation - {rayyanR}: an R package to interface with Rayyan - Matt Lloyd Jones

YouTube video by ESMARConf

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Elitsa Penkova @elitsapenkova.bsky.social · Jun 10

🚨 SWIMMERS & NON-SWIMMERS WANTED!

Take part in a survey about the health risks of freshwater bathing and help inform public health research🏊‍♀️

Take part: bit.ly/freshwater-s...
More info: www.ecehh.org/news/health-...

@exeter.ac.uk @uniofexeternews.bsky.social @oxonandrew.bsky.social

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University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social · Jun 9

🚨 SWIMMERS & NON-SWIMMERS WANTED!
Have you swum in a river/lake in the past 2 weeks? Did you feel unwell, or totally fine afterwards?
Help inform public health research. 🏊‍♀️🧍‍♂️

📋 Take part: bit.ly/freshwater-s...
🔍 More info: www.ecehh.org/news/health-...

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health @ecehh.org · Jun 3

How can natural environments contribute to antimicrobial resistance? Listen to the new MSD podcast with Prof Will Gaze to find out.

"Many people don't realise antibiotic resistance is a natural phenomenon that's evoved in environmental bacteria over millions of years."

youtu.be/QI-jJjG3cLg

MSD’s podcast ‘The Steward’ – Episode: The Environment and Antimicrobial Resistance

YouTube video by MSD in the UK

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health @ecehh.org · May 28

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/

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

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European Centre for Environment & Human Health @ecehh.org · May 27

Do you use Rayyan for systematic reviews and evidence synthesis?

If so you can now sign up to beta test rayyanR from Dr Matt Lloyd Jones and colleagues 💥

Get stuck into "the first R interface to Rayyan which can programmatically download and process review data."

Dr Matt Lloyd Jones (he/him) @befriendabacterium.bsky.social · May 23

rayyanR v0.2 is out - now able to read in the full text stage of a Rayyan review, rounding off the work we did at @eshackathon.bsky.social’s ESHLondon hackathon a couple of weeks back github.com/befriendabac...
#medlibs #evsynth #evidencesynthesis #systematicreview @ecehh.org

GitHub - befriendabacterium/rayyanR at v0.2

Package to process Rayyan outputs in R. Contribute to befriendabacterium/rayyanR development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

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CLIMAR Network @climarnetwork.bsky.social · May 22

CLIMAR webinar!🦠💻🌍
Harnessing AI to navigate the multimodal complexity of AMR.
12 June 11.00-12.00 BST. Register now! climar.org/harnessing-a...
@willhgaze.bsky.social @gw4alliance.bsky.social @target-amr.bsky.social @ukri.org @ecehh.org #ai #amr

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