Researcher Wendee Zhang presented her research at a recent Healthy Ecosystems Restoration in Oxfordshire (HERO) meeting this week, she discusses spatial and social-economic disparities in school outdoor greenness and the impact on mental wellbeing and school attendance in children and adolescents, you can watch it here now.
News/events type: Talk
Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery researcher, Tanaya Nair will be taking part in a discussion between an artist, a scientist and a climate activist to explore our relationship with nature. Together, they’ll delve into questions like how we can create new, healthier ways of relating to non-human species.
We’re part of the natural world. This fact has become increasingly easy to forget as societies have evolved.
Over the last century particularly, we’ve seen rapid advancements in technology and a relentless drive for growth and economic progress. Nature has become more commonly seen in terms of natural resources, and the need for healthy levels of biodiversity has been forgotten. This has pushed us ever further into planetary crises.
Join creative director of the experiential artist collective Marshmallow Laser Feast, Ersin Han Ersin, ecologist and artist Tanaya Nair, and climate justice activist Mitzi Tan, in this wide-ranging discussion about our relationship with nature. How have we become so disconnected from the non-human species that we depend on for survival and that fascinate us? How can we create new ways to appreciate and relate to the habitats and wildlife around us? In short, how can we reimagine our relationship with nature?
We’re excited to be supporting this event in partnership with The Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Join Jason Williams, aka The Cloud Gardener, for an inspiring evening at Oxford’s Natural History Museum as he shares insights from his recent Churchill Fellowship research. Traveling across Europe and Asia, Jason explored how urban greenspaces—from small balconies to overlooked alleyways—can transform cities for people, wildlife, and the planet.
Through his own journey—from creating a garden on his 18th-floor balcony to designing award-winning urban green spaces—Jason highlights the power of small-scale gardening, community projects, and policy change in reimagining our urban landscapes. Discover practical solutions for greening our towns and cities, the challenges of eco-tourism, and how urban nature can enhance biodiversity and well-being.
Whether you’re a city dweller, a nature enthusiast, or a policymaker, this talk will challenge you to rethink the potential of urban spaces. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation on shaping a greener, healthier future!