Exeter Biologist Elected Fellow of the Royal Society
Professor Nick Talbot of the College of Life and Environmental Sciences has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), the premier scientific accolade in the United Kingdom.
How will climate change affect health in the UK?
A new research partnership to identify the effects of environmental change, including climate change, on health and wellbeing in the UK has been launched.
Degraded coral reefs will threaten the livelihoods of fishermen
If coral reef health continues to decline, reefs of the future may not be able to support the food demands and livelihoods of millions of people living in the coastal tropics, according to new research from the Universities of Exeter and Queensland.
Winners of 2014 Teaching Awards announced
Students, academics and staff from the University of Exeter and Students' Guild gathered last night to celebrate the 2014 Teaching Awards. Guests enjoyed a drinks reception in the elegant Royal Albert Memorial Museum as the winners in each of the ten award categories were announced.
Recruiting tomorrow's doctors: be part of the process
The University of Exeter Medical School is seeking people from a wide range of backgrounds to sit on interview panels to recruit tomorrow's doctors.
University of Exeter to establish US Foundation
Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Steve Smith returned to the USA this month to meet with some of the University of Exeter’s alumni in the country and to announce plans to establish a new Foundation based in America to facilitate fundraising for the University.
CSM students bring home the gold from International Mining Games.
Students from the Camborne School of Mines are celebrating after winning gold in two exhilarating events at an internationally-celebrated mining competition.
All Party Parliamentary Group to study the benefits of bringing mindfulness into public policy
Ruby Wax will join experts and parliamentarians to launch an all party parliamentary group on mindfulness in the Houses of Parliament today.
Exeter evolutionary biologist receives European honour
Professor Nina Wedell has been elected to the membership of the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO).
RCHT welcomes the appointment of Professor Steve Thornton as an associate Non-Executive Director
Angela Ballatti, Chairman at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has welcomed the appointment of Professor Steve Thornton as an associate Non-Executive Director and new member of the Trust Board.
Exeter mathematician wins prestigious national science award
One of the University of Exeter’s foremost experts in climate dynamics has been honoured with a prestigious national science award.
New £2 million partnership puts Exeter as research leader in Europe
The University of Exeter has announced a unique collaboration that will pioneer world-leading research to boost the effectiveness and safety of vital new drugs for both patients and the environment.
Conference helps medics wake up to sleep disorders
Stephanie was an active single mum with a busy full-time job, when her life was unexpectedly derailed by a rare condition.
Exeter strengthens top ten position in The Complete University Guide
The University of Exeter is in the top ten of 123 UK universities for 2015 in the influential Complete University Guide, published yesterday.
Last week to nominate Professional Service staff
All staff and students are encouraged to nominate individuals or teams for this year's Professional Services Recognition Awards.
Landscapes and identities of West Penwith and Helman Tor
A new project exploring the way people think and form ideas about their identity in relation to the landscapes of West Penwith and Helman Tor will be part of a touring photographic exhibition in Cornwall.
Exeter student's film starring The Killing actor selected for Cannes
A short film by a University of Exeter film student has been selected to be showcased as part of Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival.
Exeter to host first UK gathering of IPCC Fifth Assessment report authors
The world’s leading climate scientists will gather for an event to examine the future of climate change research following a major international report into the impacts, significances and implications of climate change.
Exeter students amongst happiest in UK according to Times Higher survey
The University of Exeter has been ranked seventh in the UK in the prestigious Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2014.
Exeter students world finalists in Microsoft Imagine Cup for second year running
Three first year Business School students have reached the world finals of the 2014 Microsoft Imagine Cup, after winning the UK finals this week.
Scientists find best way to rid a garden of snails
Gardeners wanting to rid their spring flowerbeds of pesky snails can ditch the beer traps and egg shells and instead develop a strong throwing arm.
Pop up film screening inside Museum of Cinema
The latest pop up cinema event to hit Exeter involves the takeover of the University of Exeter’s Bill Douglas Cinema Museum by the PUNY GODS! who specialise in showing films in unusual places.
New website will help to sort the political wheat from the chaff in Euro elections
With just three days to go until the European Elections, TickBox.org.uk says voters remain undecided on which political party to support.
Allotments yield healthier soil, study finds
The soils under Britain's allotments are significantly healthier than intensively farmed soils, researchers have found.
Health innovation centre wins property award
The £27.5 million Research, Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) building has won a prestigious property award.
University of Exeter student crowned as ‘3 Minute Wonder’
A University of Exeter student has won a prestigious national competition designed to promote the pioneering work being carried out by early-career scientists to a wider audience.
Revolutionising Religious Education in schools
A new textbook has been written by University of Exeter academics which invites pupils to explore and interpret the meaning of biblical stories in a revolutionary new way.
Early warning system predicts dengue fever risk during the Brazil World Cup
University of Exeter scientists have helped develop an early-warning system to predict the risk of dengue fever outbreaks in Brazil during the forthcoming World Cup.
World's most prestigious libraries open their doors to UK academics
Thirty postgraduate students and early career researchers have been offered the opportunity to enhance their research with a fellowship at some of the world’s most prestigious libraries and research institutions.
Exeter scientists carry out pioneering analysis of four billion-year-old Mars meteorite
Scientists from the Camborne School of Mines have conducted a ground-breaking analysis of a Martian meteorite that dates back to the formation of the Earth.
Exeter professor appointed to influential scientific advisory group
One of Exeter’s leading mathematicians has spoken of his “honour and delight” after being invited to join an influential science group, designed to develop, prioritise and fund strategic research.
BBC Radio 3 selects Exeter academics as new broadcasters
BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s (AHRC) nationwide search for academic broadcasters to turn ground-breaking ideas into fascinating programmes has been confirmed.
Student sustainability project claims international award
The Students’ Green Unit (SGU), an innovative sustainability project within the University of Exeter’s Students’ Guild, has been recognised with an international award.
Cornish students bring successful new twist to ‘British Racing Green’ motorsport history.
A 12-strong team of students from the Penryn Campus, near Falmouth have competed in the prestigious Shell Eco-marathon competition.
Fashion first aid and clothes swap hit Exeter’s streets
If you have clothes that need mending or restyling, or want to swap unwanted garments for hidden gems from another wardrobe, head to the Guildhall Shopping Centre from 2-5 June.
Climate change and disasters discussed by Exeter academic at Hay Festival
The impact of weather-related disasters and how humans can prepare for climate change in the future will be discussed by a panel including Professor Katrina Brown of the University of Exeter’s Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) at the Hay Festival of Literature and the Arts this week.
University of Exeter Business School opens its doors in Cornwall
The University of Exeter is reinforcing its commitment to boosting Cornwall’s economic prosperity by launching its Business School on the Penryn Campus.
Student awarded prestigious Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Mars spacecraft research lands Exeter student top international fellowship
