Student competition delivers crystal-clear solutions for health workers
International business students, from across Europe, arrived at the University of Exeter Business School for the annual One Planet MBA Sustainability Challenge this month.
Sixth form students graduate from Pathways to Law
A group of high achieving sixth form students from Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, have graduated from a national project which aims to raise aspirations and the confidence of young people to pursue a career in law.
Scientists warn of species loss due to man-made landscapes
Study found 35% fewer bird species in agricultural habitats.
Genetic switch detects TNT
Cleaning-up post-war explosive chemicals could get cheaper and easier, using a new genetic ‘switch’ device.
Romeo and Juliet roles for banded mongooses
Mongooses take life-threatening risks to mate with partners from rival groups.
Study shows grey squirrels are quick learners
A new study from the University of Exeter has shown that grey squirrels are quick learners capable of adapting tactics to improve efficiency and reap the best rewards.
Topping-out milestone in £52.5 million research development
A topping-out ceremony has marked a major milestone in the construction of a new £52.5 million facility at The University of Exeter.
Milton and the South West
John Milton, the 17th century poet best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost has numerous links with the West Country that have remained unexplored.
Future looks gloomy for Robben Island penguins
Fish feast boosts penguin numbers.
Brawling badgers age faster
Research reveals the strain of living with competitive males
Surfing for science
Scientists from the University of Exeter and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) plan to use surfers to monitor the coastal environment.
Chronic pain relief explored by Exeter academic in BBC documentary
A University of Exeter academic will be exploring ground-breaking research into relieving chronic pain in a BBC Radio 4 documentary on 15 July at 9pm.
University of Exeter celebrates summer graduation
A Lord, a Nobel Prize winner, a BAFTA winning playwright and a European athletics gold medallist will be amongst those honoured at the University of Exeter’s summer graduation this year.
Royal College of Physicians honour scientist’s work in South West
Professor Michael Depledge, one of the University of Exeter’s leading academics, has been elected as an Honorary Fellow to the Royal College of Physicians at a special ceremony in London.
Exeter wins silver Heist Award
The University of Exeter has won a silver Heist Award in the Student Voice category.
University of Exeter student scoops top prize at Microsoft
Ben Kosky a final year student at the University of Exeter Business School has been named Intern of the Year by Microsoft UK. Ben was up against very tough competition, which included 125 other hopeful candidates from across the UK.
Large-scale trial will assess effectiveness of teaching mindfulness in UK schools
A major Wellcome Trust study to assess whether mindfulness training for teenagers can improve their mental health launches today.
Google StartUp Weekend comes to Exeter
Exeter will be staging its first ever Google Startup Weekend at the University of Exeter’s Innovation Centre from 17 to 19 July. It promises to be an exciting opportunity for anybody with a new business concept looking to turn their idea into reality.
Exeter scientist planning to send microscopic worms into space
A University of Exeter scientist is set to send thousands of microscopic worms on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in an experiment aimed at increasing our understanding of what triggers the body to build and lose muscle.
Selfishness lasts a lifetime, according to mongoose study
Researchers studying wild banded mongooses in Uganda have discovered that these small mammals have either cooperative or selfish personalities which last for their entire lifetime.
School scheme inspires next generation of healthcare professionals
Pupils from across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset have gained a valuable insight into medical education in a scheme which aims to boost university applications.
Exeter academic meets Pope Francis
Dr Mustafa Baig of the University's Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies met with Pope Francis in St Peter's Basilica on June 30.
University of Exeter’s campuses named as two of the best in the country
Exeter and St Luke's campuses retain their green flags
Prestigious award for world-leading diabetes professor
An outstanding diabetes expert at the University of Exeter Medical School has been recognised through a prestigious Royal Society prize.
Ancient storage jar discovered under Roman Road
An archaeological dig in a rural Devon village is yielding more ancient secrets.
Sleep makes our memories more accessible, study shows
Sleeping not only protects memories from being forgotten, it also makes them easier to access, according to new research from the University of Exeter and the Basque Centre for Cognition, Brain and Language.
Free online therapy for depression offered as part of exciting new research trial
Researchers from the University of Exeter have launched a large-scale research study to improve understanding of treatments that are currently offered to people with depression.
Professional Services Recognition Awards on the way
Nominations for the annual Professional Services Recognition Awards open in September
New research finds aquariums deliver health and wellbeing benefits
People who spend time watching aquariums and fish tanks could see improvements in their physical and mental wellbeing, according to new research published in the journal Environment & Behavior.
Leading earth scientists release free educational application
Have you ever wondered how to make a volcano erupt in your front room, or wished you could make your own goo? You too can now take part in a variety of fun scientific experiments using the new, free, educational application ‘Libby’s Lab’.
Butterflies heat up the field of solar research
The humble butterfly could hold the key to unlocking new techniques to make solar energy cheaper and more efficient, pioneering new research has shown.
Two top Exeter researchers secure distinguished science award
Two world-leading scientists from the University of Exeter have been honoured with a prestigious national science award.
Funding awarded to develop 85 year weather forecast
Researchers have been awarded a £1m grant to create a time series of predicted hourly weather from now until 2100, to better understand how building designs interact with different weather conditions.
