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Professor of Human Factors & Nature Connectedness - improving connection to (the rest of) nature to unite human & nature’s wellbeing.

Nature Connections 2025: 16-17th June 2025

Nature Connections 2025 on the 16 & 17th June 2025 promises to be bigger than better than ever. Across two exciting venues in Derby, the 7th of the Nature Connections series will include two days of talks, workshops and networking with … Continue reading

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Encounter: Unlocking Nature Connection Through Words

The app Encounter has launched. It is a guided nature journal that lives on your phone, designed to help you notice what’s around you and deepen your connection to nature. The app offers inspiration and ideas tailored to your area … Continue reading

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Introducing Heritage Connectedness: Connections to people, nature and place across time

Humans possess an innate desire for connectedness, a fundamental aspect of health and wellness that traditionally emphasises social bonds. Having started to think about nature connection across time we’ve been exploring the concept of ‘heritage connection’. Our latest research paper … Continue reading

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From Mountains to Meadows: The Role of Environmental Features in Nature Connectedness

Our latest research paper, published in Landscape and Urban Planning, explores which environmental features make us feel most connected to nature. This study highlights the potential of landscape planning and design in addressing the growing disconnection between humans and the … Continue reading

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Nature connectedness: A new approach for people experiencing disordered eating

A guest blog by Mia Morgan At the start of my PhD, I wrote a blog questioning the role nature connectedness could play in supporting people experiencing disordered eating (DE). I also outlined the ways I planned to develop a … Continue reading

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