Professor Charles Tyler wins prestigious SETAC Award
The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) has awarded Professor Charles R. Tyler this year’s Founders Award.
High stress during pregnancy decreases offspring survival, according to mongoose study
Elevated stress hormones during the later stages of pregnancy can affect pup survival rate.
World-leading researcher appointed first Director of University of Exeter Living Systems Institute
One of the world’s most pioneering and influential developmental geneticists has been appointed as the inaugural Director of the University of Exeter’s Living Systems Institute.
Festival of Social Science: A fascinating insight into social science and its influence on our lives
Exeter academics will be demonstrating how our research is investigating the key issues in modern day life at a series of events.
Exeter enters global 100 for Social Sciences
The University of Exeter has strengthened its position as being among the very best universities in the world for Social Sciences.
Spotlight on Black British Theatre
A University of Exeter academic has conceived a documentary on the history of black British theatre and screen, presented by Sir Lenny Henry.
Obesity conference aims for better weight loss management in the South West
Experts from across the South West will come together to discuss issues around weight loss management in the region.
University of Exeter researcher wins prestigious UK award
An Exeter engineering expert received a prestigious national award for research into how we can sustainably and reliably address emerging challenges around water supplies.
‘Global Conversation’ focuses on addressing literacy disadvantage in Canada and the UK
World-leading education experts will gather to discuss how to address the crucial issue of addressing literacy disadvantage in Canada and the UK, at a special event in Toronto.
Voting opens for fourth annual PSRAs
All members of the University community are encouraged to cast their vote in this year's PSRAs
University alumni who died in war remembered
A new memorial to University of Exeter alumni who died in war since 1945 was dedicated in the University’s Chapel at Streatham Campus on Remembrance Sunday.
It's Team Brief week
Drop-in sessions in Streatham and St Luke's will take place on Wednesday 18 November and for staff in Penryn there will be a session on Thursday 19th November.
Exeter students enjoy special passage to India through international scheme
Students from the University of Exeter have been given the opportunity to experience working life in India, through an innovative new scheme.
Voting now open for the fourth annual PSRAs
Voting is now open for the 2015 Professional Services Recognition Awards, sponsored by Bidvest Food Service.
How best to tackle dangerous climate change: Exeter’s ‘Global Conversation’ comes to New York
The pivotal issue of how best to address perilous global climate change will be discussed by world-leading experts, at a special event in New York.
Improving the mental health of children and young people with long term conditions
A team from the University of Exeter and PenCLAHRC have been awarded a grant of £285,000 to carry out a study aiming to improve ways to support children.
Children’s mental health survey launched
The first report on the mental health of young people between the ages of two and 19 will involve an expert researcher from the University of Exeter Medical School.
Intensive farming link to bovine TB
Intensive farming practices have been linked to higher risk of bovine TB, new research has concluded.
Exeter launches Doctoral College
New world-class Doctoral College aims to enhance the student experience for doctoral research students and early career researchers.
Exeter lead pioneering research into elements crucial for low carbon technologies
The University of Exeter has received high-level funding for crucial research into accessing essential elements needed for a variety of environmental technologies.
Early farmers exploited beehive products at least 8,500 years ago
Humans have been exploiting bees as far back as the Stone Age, according to new collaborative research involving the University of Exeter that is published in Nature today.
A new countryside legacy from Roman Britain
New research from the University of Exeter has found that the Roman influence on our landscape extends beyond the legacy of our urban infrastructure to also shape the countryside and our rural surroundings.
Engineering and Technology at Exeter ranked in global 100
Engineering and Technology at the University of Exeter has been ranked as being amongst the very best in the world, according to the latest league tables.
Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser visits University of Exeter
The UK’s Chief Scientist, Sir Mark Walport FRS, has made a special visit to the University of Exeter to meet with key representatives.
Extinction can spread from predator to predator, researchers have found
The extinction of one carnivore species can trigger the demise of fellow predators, conservation biologists at the University of Exeter have confirmed.
Diwali celebrations to light up Exeter campus
Diwali or Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Light, is being celebrated at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus on Sunday 15 November.
Exeter student project to monitor space weather events
University of Exeter students are leading a project with the Met Office, British Geological Survey and Lancaster University to better understand space weather events and the prediction of their impacts.
'Global Conversation' takes key issue of tackling dementia to San Francisco
The crucial issue of how to tackle the challenge of dementia across the global community will be discussed by leading experts in the field, at a special event in San Francisco.
Researchers devise new diabetes diagnostic tool
Researchers at University of Exeter have developed a new test to help diagnose diabetes, which they say will lead to more effective diagnosis and patient care.
Pioneering research boosts graphene revolution
Pioneering new research by the University of Exeter could pave the way for miniaturised optical circuits and increased internet speeds, by helping accelerate the ‘graphene revolution’.
Exeter academics recognised as rising stars of research by Leverhulme Awards
Two rising research stars at the University of Exeter have been recognised by each receiving a highly prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize.
Tale of Siberian wilderness solitude filmed
A documentary showcasing the life of a Siberian cut off from society has been captured in a poignant film made with the involvement of a University of Exeter PHD student.
Exeter academic highlights impact of climate change on migration in Europe
Following a summer which has seen huge migration flows into Europe from neighbouring regions, Professor Neil Adger, will speak on the role that climate change plays in the mass movement of people.
Marine fungi reveal new branches on tree of life
Researchers from the University of Exeter have discovered several new species of marine fungi inhabiting previously undescribed branches of the tree of life.
Many hands make light work and improve health, researchers have found
Getting help with baby care could keep families healthier and extend their lives, according to a new study into bird behaviour.
Exeter Provost joins high-level taskforce to tackle harassment on university campuses
Professor Janice Kay, Provost of the University of Exeter, has accepted an invitation to join a high level taskforce designed to address all forms of harassment on University campuses.
Exeter to host budding entrepreneurs in start-up weekend
Entrepreneurs get ready as Start-up Weekend returns to the University of Exeter this month as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Exeter student secures placement at world renowned pharmaceutical company
A budding student researcher is among the first from Exeter to secure a prestigious undergraduate placement at the pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company.
Exeter and the Jewish Leadership Council to co-host a debate on the representation of Israel in UK academic discourse
The University of Exeter and the Jewish Leadership Council (JLC) will co-host a special event to debate how Israel is represented in academic discussions across the UK.
Study to tackle transient loneliness
Exeter researchers hope a new study will raise awareness of ‘transient loneliness’.
Half of all Amazonian tree species may be globally threatened
More than half of all tree species in the world’s most diverse forest may be globally threatened, according to a new study.
University hosts regional festival of physics
The University of Exeter will host a South West physics festival this weekend as experts and academics come together to discuss planets, astronomy, wind, rain and light.
Marine airgun noise could cause turtle trauma
Scientists from the University of Exeter are warning of the risks that seismic surveys may pose to sea turtles.
Mountain ranges evolve and respond to Earth’s climate, study shows
Ground-breaking new research has shown that erosion caused by glaciation during ice ages can, in the right circumstances, wear down mountains faster than plate tectonics can build them.
Renaissance witchcraft expert joins In Our Time panel
A University of Exeter professor will be joining Melvyn Bragg and a panel of fellow experts to discuss the Salem Witchcraft Trials on Radio 4 this week.
University celebrates Charter Day and its launch of new values with mulled wine and mince pies
The University is planning a festive event to mark the anniversary of receiving the Royal Charter and the achievement of full University status, as well as to celebrate the launch of its new values.
Strategy and Security experts address Select Committee over Defence Review
Experts from the University of Exeter will appear before the Defence Select Committee on Tuesday, November 24th to give specialist comment on the new Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR).
Exeter researcher wins science outreach competition
A University of Exeter scientist has won the ‘I’m a Scientist: Get me out of here’ competition, beating four other science enthusiasts to the prize.
SETsquared has been ranked as the top university business incubator in the world
University business incubator SETsquared, a partnership involving the University of Exeter, has been ranked as the best in the world by UBI Global.
Students donate over 20 tonnes of recycling to charity
Students from the University of Exeter have successfully donated 23 tonnes of unwanted items as part of a dynamic reuse and recycle campaign.
Rice basket study rethinks roots of human culture
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that teaching is not essential for people to learn to make effective tools.
Don’t forget plankton in climate change models, says study
A new study found that phytoplankton - microscopic water-borne plants - can rapidly evolve tolerance to elevated water temperatures.
New research exploits extraordinary properties of Graphene
Innovative new research has demonstrated how the extraordinary properties of graphene can be exploited to create artificial structures that can be used to control and manipulate electromagnetic radiation over a wide range of wavelengths.
Gemstone ring raffle to fund female mining student
A Faberge amethyst ring is to be raffled in London with the aim of raising £5,000 for a female to study at Camborne School of Mines (CSM) as part of a wider initiative to encourage more women into the mining profession.
Innovative course receives commendation from Royal Historical Society
An online course run by leading historians at the University of Exeter has received a commendation from the Royal Historical Society (RHS) for excellence in the field of public history.
Medical School awards student excellence
The University of Exeter Medical School has recognised some of its most outstanding students for their commitment and academic excellence at its annual Prizes and Awards ceremony.
World-leading molecular genetics at Exeter celebrates 20 years
The University of Exeter Medical School has celebrated 20 years of molecular genetics research.
Schizophrenia-associated genetic variants affect gene regulation in the developing brain
An international research collaboration has shed new light on how DNA sequence variation can influence gene activity in the developing human brain.
