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Professor Helen Dodd

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Professor Helen Dodd

Professor of Child Psychology, University of Exeter

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Her research focuses on children’s outdoor and adventurous play, and links with child mental health. Helen is Director of the recently opened Outdoor Play Research Centre at the University of Exeter.

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National Play Conference 2026

15:00–15:109 October 2026 Launch: University of Exeter Outdoor Play Research Centre →
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