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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Nature, Health and Well-being CPD Course

Dates: 8th, 11th, 15th 18th March 2027

Time: 9:15 - 13:15

Delivery: Virtual via Teams 

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This CPD course takes a positive view of the nature-health nexus. It investigates how natural environments can benefit the physical and mental health of humans in a variety of different ways and how this topic has become increasingly important in policy.

Delegate Feedback: 'The programme provided a rich blend of evidence-based insights, practical tools, including evaluation methods, that deepened my understanding of how nature-connected approaches can support individual and community wellbeing. The course brought together leading researchers and practitioners, creating an inspiring environment for discussion, reflection and collaboration. I came away with a renewed sense of purpose and a stronger foundation for integrating nature-based principles into my personal and professional practice. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of nature, wellbeing and applied behavioural insights.'

Sea scene

What's the relationship between nature and health?

Sunset

How does the relationship work - by which mechanisms?

About the course

This course will explore how natural environments can benefit the physical and mental health of people in a variety of different ways. It will address the relationship between nature and health, how the relationship works, why this matters for the environment, public health and sustainability, as well as how you can apply these learnings in your own practice.

This course investigates the potential for the natural environment to be harnessed as a resource to improve human health and wellbeing.? The potential mechanisms, moderators, and applications for these health benefits will be explored, considering large data sets and key studies linking nature and exposure and health, both within the UK and around the world.

Led by national and international experts from , this four-day course will be delivered virtually. 

What will you learn

  • What’s the relationship between nature and health? 
  • How does the relationship work – by which mechanisms? 
  • Who does nature-health work for (and not work for)? 
  • Why does this matter for the environment, public health and sustainability? 
  • How can you apply these learnings in your own practice? 

CPD Accreditation

Accreditation to be applied for through The Royal College of Physicians.

Dates:  8th, 11th, 15th, 18th March 2027 for our next iteration - email FHLS_CPD@exeter.ac.uk for more details

Time: 9:30 - 13:00

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DELEGATE FEES 

Early Bird Rate - to be confirmed for 2027 

Standard Rate - to be confirmed for 2027

Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE), University of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Staff and Students Rate - to be confirmed for 2027

Low and Middle Income Countries Rate - to be confirmed for 2027

For organisations we are able to offer a discount on the standard delegate rate for bookings of 5 people or more. To discuss further please email FHLS_CPD@exeter.ac.uk  

Delivery Format

This course will be delivered via half-days online via zoom. The sessions will use a combination of participatory methodologies including presentations, group discussions and breakout groups.

The course includes a pre-reading week, a reflection week, and some self-directed study. We advise you to make every effort to join all sessions to gain the most out of the course. But if you are unable to attend the sessions are recorded and made available to delegates.  

Certificates

At the end of the course the University of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ FHLS CPD team will send delegates a certificate outlining learning outcomes.    

 

 

The course is well suited to anyone across all sectors interested in the nexus of natural environments and human health. This can include SMEs, NGOs, and charities delivering nature-based activity programs, government agencies interested in nature or health, and local authority teams working in natural infrastructure, nature recovery, and public health. 

*No pre-requisites or specialist knowledge are required to undertake this course, which is well suited to interdisciplinary learning. 

 

Programme

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(The programme may be subject to minor amendments) 

Pre-Reading Week: Delegates will be emailed pre-reading material and invited to join the Learn.Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ platform

Day 1:  “What is the relationship between nature and health?”

  • Introduction to the course and its structure
  • Definitions of and exploring key concepts of ‘health’ and ‘environment’
  • Nature and Mortality

 

Time

Session title

Start 09:30

Introduction, definitions, structure

 

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Round robin of introductions

 

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Nature and rates of mortality

 

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Finish 13:00

Review session

 

Day 2:  “How does the relationship work?”

  • Nature, mental health and social contact
  • Nature and stress
  • Nature and physical activity

Time

Session title

Start 09:30

Nature and stress

 

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Nature, mental health and social contact

 

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Nature and physical activity

 

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13:00

Review session

 

Day 3:  “Who does the relationship work for?”

  • Diverse environments and embedding diversity
  • Nature, childhood and healthy ageing
  • Nature health inequalities

Session title

Speakers

Start 09:30

Diverse environments and embedding diversity

 

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Nature, childhood and healthy ageing

 

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Nature and Health Inequalities

 

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Finish 13:00

Nature, biodiversity, health, and policy

 

Day 4: “Applying nature, health and well-being scholarship”

  • Green social prescribing
  • Environmental improvements and health
  • Ensuring equity in interventions
  • Best practice for evaluation

Time

Session title

Start 09:30

Green social prescribing  

 

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Environmental improvements

 

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Ensuring equity in interventions

 

Evaluation of nature and health interventions

 

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Review session

Finish 13:00

Wrap-up

 

Whether you study on-campus, virtually, or via a blended learning programme, you'll be supported by the University of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ's world-class faculty with wide-ranging opportunities to develop interdisciplinary and vocational skills. Find out more

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Contact us

Please contact the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Team Continuing Professional Development Team with any questions at FHLS_CPD@exeter.ac.uk