Eleonora Ranuzzi

Eleonora Ranuzzi is a Researcher in the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of St Andrews. She holds a Master’s of Research (MRes) in Social Anthropology from St Andrews (2020) and an undergraduate degree in Clinical-Cognitive Psychology from an Italian institution. Currently, she combines her academic role with primary school teaching and contributes to the 'Eco Worrier, Eco Warrior' project, exploring climate anxiety and activism in Britain.

• Education:
• MRes Social Anthropology, University of St Andrews, 2020
• Bachelor’s in Clinical-Cognitive Psychology, Italy
• Research Focus: Social dilemmas, eco-anxiety, climate action’s intersection with religion and personal beliefs, mental health impacts of environmental crises, and pedagogical approaches to sustainability.

Her work bridges anthropological methods with contemporary societal challenges, including pandemic-related lifestyle shifts and grassroots climate activism. She employs participant observation and open interviews to analyze how individuals navigate eco-anxiety and reconcile environmental urgency with personal and spiritual values.

Active in the 'Eco Worrier, Eco Warrior' project, her contributions address public perceptions of climate change and the psychological dimensions of environmental advocacy. Despite no listed academic awards, her research highlights critical societal issues at the nexus of environment, psychology, and education.