Joseph Gent

Associated projects

• Equitable distribution of nature-rich accessible green space: An Oxfordshire case study

  There are well known links between health and spending time in green spaces[1], as shown by the increased interest in social prescribing[2]. However, there is evidence that the most deprived communiti[...] Read more

• An investigation into the impact of different measures of vegetation cover and characteristics in urban areas on mental health in Birmingham

  A number of population-scale studies have emerged in the past few years to suggest that areas in cities containing more street trees have better mental health, even after taking into account socio-eco[...] Read more

• Potential for Collaboration with Green Health Initiatives in Oxfordshire

  Research into the effects of nature on mental and physical health has been rapidly accumulating over the last decade. Alongside a growing evidence base, there has been significant interest in using th[...] Read more

• The role of volatile organic compounds in physical and mental wellbeing outcomes

  The first health and wellbeing project will focus on the role and mechanism of biogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in promoting positive health outcomes. There is now compelling evidence that V[...] Read more