Cornwall research hub created by university

The centre is already fully operational with researchers based at the university's Penryn campus

A new Cornwall-based research hub focused on delivering research on climate change and its impacts on health has been created by a Devon university.

The £10m centre, known as The Net Positive Centre for Health and Climate Solutions and created by the University of Exeter, will address climate-environment-health inequalities across each life stage.

Funding has been provided by UK Research and Innovation with UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the National Trust, Forest Research and the Met Office among some of the partner organisations which will be involved.

The centre is already fully operational with researchers based at the university's Penryn campus.

'Emerging risks'

Topics that will be explored by researchers include heatstroke, the link between air pollution and coronary heart disease and the increased likelihood of new pandemics.

Prof Tim Taylor, from the University of Exeter, said: "The Net Positive Centre for Health and Climate Solutions will gather evidence on emerging risks and opportunities, work with communities to create responses and inform policies to improve the health and wellbeing of communities across the UK and beyond."

Prof Lisa Roberts, vice chancellor of the University of Exeter, added: "We are delighted that UKRI has chosen the University of Exeter to lead this vitally important Centre.

"It’s testament to the globally recognised expertise of our teams."