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I Advocate for Healthier Environments
 

Public Engagement

I am passionate about advocating for healthier environments and policy planning that reinforces this. I believe that the environment and behavior are inextricably linked, and a positive change in one can lead to a positive change in the other. As the convenor of the Environment and Behaviour Hub, I work with a community of 450+ members worldwide, all of whom are committed to driving positive change in this field.

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During my PhD, I also strive to regularly engage with the media to disseminate my research findings of how the built environment influences health behaviour, and engage with the wider public, through podcasts, radio and news coverage.

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If you would like to stay up to date with my research, or join the Environment & Behaviour Hub, please follow the links below. 

Press & Media

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Press Release - October 2025

United Nations SDSN High-level Meeting In New York

Press release about attending the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Leadership Council and Chairs meeting in New York during the UN General Assembly. ​​

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Interview - August 2025

European Association for the study on Obesity (EASO)

Interview feature after ECO2025 discussing my PhD research on mapping fast-food outlet clustering near London schools, deprivation, and its impact on childhood obesity.​

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Press Release - July 2025

United Nations Sustainability Network - Universities for Goal 13 competition

Press release about my UCL team being selected as one of just eight global finalists in the UN SDSN ‘Universities for Goal 13’ (SDG 13 Climate Action) competition, advancing to the global final in New York.

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Press Release - June 2025

GISRUK - GoFundGeo Runner-up Award

Press release about being named runner‑up for the GoFundGeo Award at the 2025 GISRUK Conference, earning recognition and mentorship to develop my fast‑food outlet mapping code into an open‑source tool for public health impact.

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Press Release - May 2025

ECO2025 Public Engagement & Science Communication Prize Winners Announced

Press release about being awarded the inaugural ECO 2025 Public Engagement & Science Communication Prize for translation of obesity‑related research to diverse audiences.

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Division of Biosciences

University College London

Division of Biosciences, Medical Sciences Building, Gower St, London WC1E 6BT

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