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Indigenous people, nature and land rights: why does it matter?

Indigenous people, nature and land rights: why does it matter?

Professor Colin Samson and Dr Carlos Gigoux Gragmena from the Department of Sociology discuss how understanding the relationships between indigenous peoples and their lands has been at the heart of their research.

Professor Colin Samson, Dr Carlos Gigoux Gramegna

20 January 2022

Podcast

The Babylab, children and nature

The Babylab, children and nature

Baby and child development are the focus of the latest episode of the Louder Than Words Podcast. Professor Jules Pretty looks at the work of the Babylab at the University of Essex, how it helps us understand the development of children and reflects on the impact of nature on children throughout their development. He speaks to Dr Maria Filippetti and Dr Silvia Rigato from the Department of Psychology and Dr Jo Barton from the School of Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences.

Dr Silvia Rigato, Dr Jo Barton, Dr Maria Filippetti, Professor Jules Pretty

16 December 2021

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The Essex Babylab, understanding child development and the impact of nature

The Essex Babylab, understanding child development and the impact of nature

Dr Silvia Rigato, Dr Jo Barton, Dr Maria Filippetti

16 December 2021

Podcast

The Louder Than Words Podcast Episode One: Climate Change

The Louder Than Words Podcast Episode One: Climate Change

Professor Jules Pretty and journalist Martha Dixon, talk to some of the world’s leading climate experts about their work to fight climate change and to those who use this research to influence policy and engage the public. Contributors include writer and poet Andri Snaer Magnasson; Dr Michelle Taylor and Professor Graham Underwood from the University of Essex; CEO of the UK’s World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Tanya Steele; environmentalist and company director Simon Lyster and young activist Hattie who is a WWF Youth Ambassador.

Professor Jules Pretty

29 April 2021

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Co-production – putting the people who understand centre stage

Co-production – putting the people who understand centre stage

This blog is an extract from a longer blog by Professor Peter Beresford and Mark Harrison, who have agreed to an edited version for the Centre for Public Engagement.

Professor Peter Beresford

15 October 2020

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Righting wrongs through reparation

Righting wrongs through reparation

In this blog, Professor Clara Sandoval-Villalba, highlights how engagement is vital for achieving positive results in cases of serious violations of human rights.

Professor Clara Sandoval-Villalba

26 August 2020

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Undertaking research at public science events

Undertaking research at public science events

Participation in research helps engage public with science

Professor Edward Codling

13 July 2020

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COVID-19 and the failure of social care policy

COVID-19 and the failure of social care policy

Getting better connection between public and politicians

Professor Peter Beresford

20 May 2020

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The value of learning together

The value of learning together

Evaluation can improve impact of community programmes

Professor Gina Reinhardt

29 April 2020

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Psychological support through angling

Psychological support through angling

Breaking out of the ivory tower

Dr Nick Cooper

08 April 2020

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