Curiouser and curiouser! said Alice
A new exhibition at Tate Liverpool devoted to Alice in Wonderland and its influence on visual culture has opened, using items from the University of Exeter’s film museum.
Wellbeing Week
Each academic year the University of Exeter Sports Park, along with many partners, delivers a week long wellbeing programme of activities and workshops for free.
Research shows 'weak evidence' for the benefit of exercise referral schemes
While it is acknowledged that physical activity promotion is a key public health message, a new study questions the effectiveness of current exercise referral schemes and whether improvements to existing schemes or better targeting should be sought.
Falmouth set to host wave energy test site
Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) and The Crown Estate have signed a lease to create FabTest, a new wave energy ‘nursery’ test site in Falmouth Bay on the south coast of Cornwall.
One Planet MBA scoops first Green Gown for University
The University of Exeter Business School has won a prestigious Green Gown award in the Courses category for its ground-breaking One Planet MBA programme, officially launched in September.
Scientists defuse the Vietnam time bomb
A key mechanism by which a bacterial pathogen causes the deadly tropical disease melioidosis has been discovered by an international team, including a University of Exeter scientist.
Student entrepreneurs find their spark
Entrepreneurial students will be able to discover how their ideas could spark successful business ventures during events celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), taking place November 14 - 23.
Exeter Impact Awards shortlist announced
The shortlist for the inaugural Exeter Impact Awards has been announced.
From Exeter to Benin – physics communicator takes the prize
A University of Exeter astrophysicist and a Cardiff-based Research Engineer for EADS have won the Institute of Physics’ (IOP) inaugural Early Career Communicators’ Award for the inspirational activities they have undertaken to introduce a diverse range of people to the wonders of physics.
Schools score excellence in education
Rugby is a tough game of tactical play, determination and focus. This makes Exeter Chief’s fly-half Henry Slade the perfect sportsman to recognise the achievements of pupils from local schools at the Excellence in Exeter awards evening on Thursday 17 November.
Exeter is first UK university to establish representation in Bangalore
The University of Exeter has become the first UK university to establish representation in the Indian city of Bangalore.
Training in 'concrete thinking' can be self-help treatment for depression
New research provides the first evidence that depression can be treated by only targeting an individual’s style of thinking through repeated mental exercises in an approach called cognitive bias modification.
Limited options for meeting 2°C warming target, warn climate change experts
We will only achieve the target of limiting global warming to safe levels if carbon dioxide emissions begin to fall within the next two decades and eventually decrease to zero.
Jackie Bagnall to judge Guardian Sustainable Business Awards
The judging panel for the 2012 Guardian Sustainable Business Awards was revealed this month and the School is delighted to announce that Guardian Sustainable Business approached Jackie Bagnall, deputy director of the One Planet MBA to join the panel of judges.
World-class professors will help Cornwall take centre stage for environmental research
A trio of renowned professors will move to Cornwall following an international hunt for academics of the highest calibre to establish the region as a world-leading centre for environmental research.
University supports children's graduation
Cornwall Children’s University held its graduation ceremony involving 50 young people from schools across Cornwall at the Cornwall Campus on Wednesday 9 November.
Drama shortlisted for Times Higher Education Awards
The partnership between the University of Exeter and a renowned playwright has been shortlisted for a major award.
Exeter recognised for widening access to higher education
A scheme to widen access to higher education, involving the University of Exeter, has received national recognition at an awards ceremony.
Exeter study inspires new brain injuries interest group
Research by a University of Exeter psychologist has inspired a group of charities and pressure groups to establish a new consortium, focused on the effects of brain injuries.
Surgeons perform better with eye movement training
Surgeons can learn their skills more quickly if they are taught how to control their eye movements.
