Rich Mitchell

Rich Mitchell is a Professor of Health and Environment at the University of Glasgow, leading the Places and Health Programme at the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit. He holds a geography degree and PhD from the University of Southampton, with research focusing on the intersection of environments and health inequalities. His career includes roles at Bristol, Leeds, and Sheffield Universities, and he co-founded the Centre for Research on Environment, Society and Health (CRESH).

His research emphasizes urban green spaces' health benefits, policy impacts, and reducing health disparities. He employs innovative methods like GIS and wearable technologies to study spatial health dynamics. Mitchell actively engages with policymakers and the public, contributing to national and international health policies. His work is widely cited in global policy documents, influencing environmental health strategies.

Current projects include the "GroundsWell" initiative, exploring urban green/blue spaces for population health. He chairs the Research and Evidence Board of Our Natural Health Service and serves on multiple academic and policy boards. His collaborations span interdisciplinary teams, addressing environmental health challenges through data-driven solutions.