@findingnature

Prof. of Human Factors & Nature Connectedness @DerbyUni - improving nature connection to unite human & nature’s wellbeing. Biodiversity stripes creator.

 Derby
findingnature.org.uk
Joined October 2012
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Miles Richardson@findingnatureMay 21
What explains the sharp rise in mental health issues in recent decades? My latest work found that the economic environment & failing human-nature relationship contributed most – but attention to both has declined by 50% & been overtaken by six other factors in recent decades.
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Miles Richardson@findingnatureMay 20
My latest research explores how everyday life conditions have shaped the sharp rise in mental health discourse and prevalence over the last two centuries. And it turns out that attention to two foundational factors has declined by 50%. See thread for more...
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University of Derby@DerbyUniMar 24
Congratulations to Will Pearce (Beetlemania) for winning the #TuneIntoNature competition with ‘2-Spot Ladybird’ 🐞 Founded by Prof Miles Richardson @findingnature, the competition celebrates our connection with nature and supports young creatives. 👉 brnw.ch/21x1008 👈
An elated Will Pearce holding his thumbs up to the camera. He is wearing a red ladybird costume while standing in front of a leafy backdrop with the text: "Living bug's life"

ALT An elated Will Pearce holding his thumbs up to the camera. He is wearing a red ladybird costume while standing in front of a leafy backdrop with the text: "Living bug's life"

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Miles Richardson@findingnatureMar 16
My latest paper is my most complex work. It models the human–nature relationship, bringing together cultural trends, regional context, attention to nature, intergenerational pathways and behavioural feedbacks. Blog: findingnature.org.uk/2026/03… and full paper: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Miles Richardson@findingnatureFeb 26
Second paper of the week, this time in Biological Conservation, shows that global differences in nature connectedness are not primarily a product of economic or environmental conditions, rather cultural and spiritual values. Blog and full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2026/02…
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Miles Richardson@findingnatureFeb 24
Can the cultural focus on economy, urban living and increasingly human‑centred values explain the decline in the human-nature relationship? Turns out it can. My latest research in Sustainability Science. Summary and full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2026/02…
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Miles Richardson@findingnatureFeb 24
Can the cultural focus on economy, urban living and increasingly human‑centred values explain the decline in the human-nature relationship? Turns out it can. My latest research in Sustainability Science. Summary and full paper: findingnature.org.uk/2026/02…
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Miles Richardson@findingnatureFeb 6
From Access to Attachment: Rethinking Nature Connection Across England. My latest blog takes a look at how nature connection varies across cities, towns and counties. The patterns that emerge challenge simple urban–rural explanations: findingnature.org.uk/2026/02…
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DerbyUniPress@DerbyUniPressJan 16
.@DerbyUni has research that shows connecting with nature is good for you and, in this @BBC podcast, Professor Miles Richardson (@FindingNature) shares findings from Japan which show that simply touching wood is calming ow.ly/ECSf50XU4I1

BBC Radio 4 - An Almanac for Anxiety: In Search of a Calmer Mind, 2. Wood

Exploring how wood can improve mental wellbeing.

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DerbyUniPress@DerbyUniPressJan 6
Today is the final day for entries to the Tune Into Nature music competition. Founded by Professor Miles Richardson (@findingnature), the competition is now in its fourth year. Via @MarketingDerby ow.ly/3A7V50XSmiG

Entries open for university’s nature-inspired music competition - Marketing Derby

A national competition founded by a University of Derby academic which aims to showcase new music by upcoming artists inspired by the natural

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Ergonomics@ergonomics1957Jan 5
Calming the road rage: the role of nature exposure in reducing driving anger and promoting safer behaviours tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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A Solstice Farewell to Gatezilla - An alternative seasonal tale: findingnature.org.uk/2025/12…
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Desert Vipers
@TheDesertVipers13 Dec 2025
It’s not just a story we tell, it’s actions we live by 🤝 Presenting our Sustainability Match Kit and the story behind its design 💚 #PlayForPeople #PlayForPlanet #PlayForNature #DesertVipers #FangsOut The Biodiversity Stripes were designed by Professor Miles Richardson from the University of Derby.
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brilliant article-rdcu.be/ePqBD
Miles Richardson@findingnature1 Nov 2025
Open access to our latest research featured into today's Guardian: link.springer.com/article/10… Differences in nature connection across the globe explained by urbanicity, business environment, plus scientific and religious values.
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marta garcia@martutis69 Nov 2025
“La conexión con la naturaleza no se limita a lo que hacemos, sino que abarca cómo sentimos, pensamos y valoramos nuestro lugar en el mundo natural” @findingnature … resume su artículo @acerrillo3 @LaVanguardia #natureconectedness lavanguardia.com/natural/202…
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Surendra Phuyal@surendraphuyal9 Nov 2025
New research pivots #Nepal as the Most #NatureConnected country on earth? What should Nepali actors do to spread the knowledge and reap benefits? I interview experts, including lead author,@DerbyUni Prof. Miles Richardson (@findingnature), and write– setopati.com/social/373570

प्रकृतिसँगको निकटतामा विश्वमै पहिलो बन्यो नेपाल!

विश्वका ६१ देशमा गरिएको एक नयाँ अध्ययनले नेपाल प्रकृतिसँग सबैभन्दा धेरै जोडिएको देशको पहिलो स्थानमा रहेको देखाएको छ। ‍

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UK = 0 Nepal = 1.4 Spain = -0.6 Perceptions of Nature Connectedness across 61 countries @findingnature @ambio 🌍🌐link.springer.com/article/10…

Macro-level determinants of nature connectedness: An exploratory analysis of 61 countries

Ambio - Nature connectedness is increasingly recognised as a causal issue in environmental crises and a powerful strategy for transformative change. However, little is known about how it varies...

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Miles Richardson@findingnature2 Nov 2025
The Four Forces of Nature Connectedness. Our latest research paper: link.springer.com/article/10…
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Miles Richardson@findingnature1 Nov 2025
Open access to our latest research featured into today's Guardian: link.springer.com/article/10… Differences in nature connection across the globe explained by urbanicity, business environment, plus scientific and religious values.
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Miles Richardson@findingnature1 Nov 2025
The UK ranks 55th of 61 nations for nature connection Urbanisation & ease of doing business biggest negative factors Valuing spiritually & faith over technology are positive Environmental organisation membership had little impact Our latest research: theguardian.com/environment/…
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