Exeter wins most outstanding Islamic Student Society
Winner of the ‘Most Outstanding Islamic Student Society’ in the south region has been awarded to the University of Exeter by a highly respected (valued) and oldest Muslim student organisation in the UK.
Personality is the result of nurture, not nature, suggests study on birds
Personality is not inherited from birth parents says new research on zebra finches.
Final votes for MTV Student of the Year needed for Exeter
A University of Exeter student has been shortlisted for the MTV Student of the Year award.
Exeter wins most outstanding Islamic Student Society
Winner of the ‘Most Outstanding Islamic Student Society’ in the south region has been awarded to the University of Exeter by a highly respected (valued) and oldest Muslim student organisation in the UK.
Exeter academic and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor honoured by Brock University in Canada
Brock University is recognising Professor Neil Armstrong for his exceptional academic contributions to the fields of paediatric physiology and sport and health sciences by awarding him with an LLD (honoris causa).
Female company directors are better judges of longer-term company performance
Groundbreaking research by the University of Exeter Business School reveals that female company directors defy negative gender stereotyping by astutely valuing future company performance.
Gannets don’t eat off each other’s plates
Colonies of gannets maintain vast exclusive fishing ranges despite doing nothing to defend their territory from rival colonies, scientists have discovered.
Union Jack and Stars and Stripes investigate public history
The University of South Carolina (USC) has one of the leading postgraduate Public History programmes in America and a group of their students and lecturers are in the UK to explore best practice in public history.
Local business people invited to exclusive IBM event at University
Caroline Taylor, Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Citizenship with IBM UK & Ireland will be talking to an invited audience at the University of Exeter on Wednesday 12 June 2013 in the Great Hall between 5.15pm - 8.30pm.
Arts funding not drowning event
Arts funding is being squeezed hard in this harsh economic climate, especially in regional theatres, libraries and arts and culture organisations.
British butterfly desperate for warm weather this summer
Butterflies are extremely sensitive to changes in temperature and new research has revealed that when summer weather turns bad the silver-spotted skipper battles for survival.
Study reveals significant leakage of carbon stored on land to rivers, lakes, estuaries and coastal regions
When carbon is emitted by human activities into the atmosphere it is generally thought that about half remains in the atmosphere and the remainder is stored in the oceans and on land.
Timely new report on research impact gives guidance to institutions and funders
Ahead of this year’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) a team from the University of Exeter, funded by Jisc, have authored a report which gives guidance on the definition, evidence and structures required to capture research impacts and benefits.
Islamic graffiti and Sufi-Dub music enliven campus
Expressing Muslim belief through the creative arts forms the basis of an exhibition and series of live events at the University of Exeter on 11-13 June.
New local energy system could heat Exeter
A new study has shown that a system of local electricity generation and a network of underground hot water pipes can be developed to heat buildings in Exeter.
New research urges caution on use of peer support in chronic disease
Health organisations need to give careful consideration to schemes which encourage people with chronic diseases to seek support from peers, to avoid the potential negative effects, new research shows.
University of Exeter supports government funded WW1 commemoration project
2014 is the centenary commemoration of one of the most important events of the 20th century, the First World War.
Exeter Law student shortlisted for Stephen Lawrence scholarship
12 June 2013
Exeter Law student, Roye Aguilar is successfully through to the final assessment stage for a major scholarship programme with international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
University of Exeter gains first class in green university ranking
University of Exeter listed in the top 20 greenest universities.
Architecture prize for Forum
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that the Forum is among the winners of the 2013 RIBA National Awards.
Planning approval for new £50 million interdisciplinary research centre at University of Exeter
The University of Exeter has been granted planning permission for a new research centre, the Living Systems building.
Advances in genetic sequencing diagnose Paralympic hopeful’s rare condition
National Paracycling Champion Tom Staniford has an extremely rare condition which, until now, has puzzled his doctors.
University and Devon Wildlife Trust team up to celebrate the Festival of Ecology
In partnership with Devon Wildlife Trust, the University of Exeter is hosting two events as part of the British Ecological Society’s centenary celebrations, the Festival of Ecology.
Physics student wins international research prize
Lachlan Marnham, 23, a PhD student in the Centre for Graphene Science, won the prize for best presentation at Graphene Week 2013 held in Chemnitz, Germany.
OBE for former Chair of governors
The University’s former Chair of governors Russell Seal has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list.
Rice blast research reveals details on how a fungus invades plants
A study by an international team of researchers has shed light on how the rice blast fungus, Magnaporthe oryzae, invades plant tissue.
Older males make better fathers says new research on beetles
Mature males work harder and care less about female infidelity.
Exeter scientists discuss seasonal variability at Met Office workshop
Researchers from the University of Exeter co-organised a workshop at the Met Office in Exeter to discuss the possible reasons for Britain and Europe's unusual seasonal weather over the past few years.
Exeter student entrepreneurs celebrate awards
Exeter students and graduates were big winners at the SETsquared student enterprise awards.
Mindfulness can increase wellbeing and reduce stress in school children
Mindfulness – a mental training that develops sustained attention that can change the ways people think, act and feel – could reduce symptoms of stress and depression.
Study reveals uncertainty over the benefits of feeding birds in winter
The results of a new study has found that feeding wild blue tits in winter resulted in less successful breeding during the following spring.
Record breaking Big Bang science and engineering fair comes to campus
University of Exeter researchers are preparing to share their enthusiasm for all things science, technology, engineering and maths at The Big Bang South West 2013.
Graduate Knighted in Queen's Honours List
Prominent lawyer and Exeter graduate Anthony Salz has been Knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
University celebrates triple win in West Country Property Awards
The University celebrated a triple win in the Michelmores and Western Morning News Property Awards, the region's premier property competition, which showcases the very best in West Country property projects, buildings and people.
Exeter University students battle to become Britain’s greenest drivers
Students across England, Scotland and Wales competed in Formula Student Diesel Eco Driving Challenge powered by Bosch on 18 – 21 June 2013.
New book explores relationship between photography, exploration, science and culture
Investigating the role of photography in scientific exploration.
Boat noise stops fish finding home
Boat noise disrupts orientation behaviour in larval coral reef fish, according to new research from the Universities of Exeter, Bristol and Liège.
Record breaking mega class tops best ever Big Bang
This year's event held at the University’s Streatham Campus on Thursday 27 June 2013 saw the largest interactive exhibition yet take shape in the Tennis Centre.
