Do you have a Civic Hero? Now is the time to get them recognised as a Civic Hero! Really great to see that nominations is now live! But be quick, it’s not open for long! We want to hear all about them! University of Derby DerbyUniPress derby.ac.uk/civic/civic-he…

Eye-tracking experiment reveals well-being benefits derived from directing visual attention towards nature when walking an urban route. We planned to do a study like this 8 years ago, but never found the time, so great that it's now been done: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…

Using looping bird song from a Pied Flycatcher, Louis’ music explores the soundscape of biodiversity that we are losing, encouraging us all to start listening to nature. Louis recorded soundscapes with the team in North Wales, and then performed his track live on #Springwatch.

If you want to know more about how we can support our children's health through nature you can read Independent Thinking on #NatureBasedLearning or have a look at our paper mdpi.com/2227-7102/13/2… (with the amazing Jake Robinson)

We are conducting research which aims to explore the conditions needed to deliver the targets in the NHS Long Term Workforce plan. If you are interested in finding out more please visit derby.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_di…

Introducing the Connecting Families With Nature Handbook - a guest blog by Dr Fiona Holland findingnature.org.uk/2024/06/17/chi…

Save the largest known rare bat colony! 🦇The Norwich Western Link Road would be disastrous for Norfolk’s wildlife. Nature’s recovery must be a priority, not further destruction. Support nature and Norfolk Wildlife Trust

To all UK journalists: the climate crisis needs to feature more in this election campaign. You have an opportunity to put climate change on the front pages tomorrow. Ask Uni of Reading for the images you can use. #ShowYourStripes

CivicLAB Conference University of Derby is sold out 4th year in a row! Thanku to everyone who has registered to join us Artcore Gallery next week we cant wait to see you! Conference chaired by Dr Cara Courage with incredible speakers. The full programme is here: shorturl.at/KWaac

At the Timber Festival 2024 - starryskies.blog/?p=3999 - my next blog is out & I’m here as part of S.H.E.D & CivicLab - doing all things #nature. Find out more about our fun #nature activities for families, free resources & night walks! University of Derby DerbyUniPress Psychology at Derby

New Publication! 🚨Rapid literature review of the effect of alcohol marketing on people with, or at increased risk of, an alcohol problem academic.oup.com/alcalc/article…

📢 *Call for evidence* We are looking for evidence for two reviews: 1) on nature/outdoor-based arts therapies (incl.drama/dance/music therapy) 2) on arts for climate/planetary health in partnership with Jameel Arts & Health Lab & World Health Organization (WHO) Contact me directly 📮 Retweets very welcome 🙏

I'm looking forward to presenting at this year's @BPS BPS East Midlands ‘Celebrating #psychology in the Midlands’ event (9.09.24). I'll be talking about '#DarkSkies: Exploring People’s #Connection to the #Natural World at #Night' Info here - bps.org.uk/event/celebrat… - Psychology at Derby

Looking forward to discussing the role of social media, smartphones, and child mental wellbeing later today. Free to register here: globalcompassioncoalition.org/events/helping… Psychology at Derby DerbyUniPress Professor Frances Maratos Global Compassion Coalition

We have a very exciting PhD opportunity looking at 'cyberbullying in adolescents with an acquired brain injury'. Supervised by Natasha Felles, myself, and Dr. Christopher Barnes please do get in touch / share if this may be of interest derby.ac.uk/research/degre… University of Derby Psychology at Derby

It’s not every night you can lie on a beach & see the Aurora, Milky Way & the Perseid meteor shower all at once! Pic not mine (credit in alt text), but this is the beauty of what we saw. Find out why these experiences are important here 🤩🔭🪐🌟- abc.net.au/listen/program…

Chris Barnes presenting research on Dark Skies and our connection to the Natural World at Night. #BPSMIDS24

Excellent morning at the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill for the BPS East Midlands Celebrating Psychology in the Midlands conference, with presentations from Psychology at Derby staff and students, Dr. Christopher Barnes Megan and Veronica Gier University of Derby Prof Kath Mitchell CBE

With World Suicide Prevention Day earlier this week, read our latest post: globalcompassioncoalition.org/how-we-can-sto… with Anastacia Kudinova, PhD for Global Compassion Coalition #SuicidePreventionday #SuicidePrevention #mentalhealth #adolescent