The Society’s 8th annual biodiversity lecture will be given by Professor Thomas Astell-Burt (Professor of Cities and Planetary Health, School of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney).
Thomas is also an Australian Research Council Future Fellow in nature-based solutions for loneliness, a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher, and is ranked 1st out of 10,000 globally for nature and health research. Thomas’s Australian Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council and Medical Research Future Fund-funded research involves collaborating, co-producing, and communicating studies positioned to create healthier cities for all; and uses ‘social prescribing’ to (re)connect people with things in cities that can enable flourishing, such as green spaces. In addition, he is the Expert Chair of Nature-Based Solutions in the Australian Social Prescribing Institute for Research and Education and a long-standing member of the Western Sydney Diabetes Leadership Alliance. His research has influenced urban planning and health policies in Australia and around the world.
All Society members and friends are invited to attend the lecture. There is no charge for the event; however, donations would be very much appreciated to support the work of the Society’s Blue Wren Subcommittee. The lecture will be followed by finger food and a glass of wine.The Society’s 8th annual biodiversity lecture will be given by Professor Thomas Astell-Burt (Professor of Cities and Planetary Health, School of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney).
Thomas is also an Australian Research Council Future Fellow in nature-based solutions for loneliness, a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher, and is ranked 1st out of 10,000 globally for nature and health research. Thomas’s Australian Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council and Medical Research Future Fund-funded research involves collaborating, co-producing, and communicating studies positioned to create healthier cities for all; and uses ‘social prescribing’ to (re)connect people with things in cities that can enable flourishing, such as green spaces. In addition, he is the Expert Chair of Nature-Based Solutions in the Australian Social Prescribing Institute for Research and Education and a long-standing member of the Western Sydney Diabetes Leadership Alliance. His research has influenced urban planning and health policies in Australia and around the world.
All Society members and friends are invited to attend the lecture. There is no charge for the event; however, donations would be very much appreciated to support the work of the Society’s Blue Wren Subcommittee. The lecture will be followed by finger food and a glass of wine.
