Exeter student has close shave to raise funds for Children’s charity
A kind-hearted student from the University of Exeter is putting her best foot forward, to help raise funds for an essential children’s charity.
Beach debris to be transformed into art as part of Falmouth Spring Festival
Families can make art from litter found in the sea and on beaches as part of a free event at Falmouth Art Gallery.
Early climate ‘payback’ with higher emission reductions
Climate scientists have shown that the early mitigation needed to limit eventual warming below potentially dangerous levels has a climate ‘payback’ much earlier than previously thought.
Medicine students visit Cuba for insight into international health delivery
Medicine students at the University of Exeter Medical School have travelled to Cuba to get an insight into how the country delivers high quality healthcare on a tight budget.
Stunning image of storm waves crashing against lighthouse wins critical acclaim
A stunning photograph offering a bird’s eye view of waves crashing against the craggy rocks housing a remote lighthouse has received critical acclaim.
Chess bonds literary critic and Nobel Prize-winning author, newly uncovered letters show
They often found themselves thousands of miles apart but author Sir William Golding and journalist Anthony Curtis never let that stop them pursuing one of their favourite pastimes – chess.
Cornish granites could solve riddle of pinpointing metals crucial for low carbon tech
The composition of granite found underneath much of the South West peninsula could offer a vital clue to where deposits of metals crucial for the production of many low carbon technologies can be found.
Outdated divorce law causes needlessly painful and destructive breakups, new research finds
Outdated divorce law is causing needlessly painful and destructive breakups and exacerbating conflict between couples, a major new study has found.
University of Exeter and Keypath Education launch digital revolution in UK Higher Education
The University of Exeter and Keypath Education have announced a new ten-year partnership that will see the University provide a range of online Masters Degrees to UK and international students.
One Planet MBA named among the best in the world
The University of Exeter’s unique One Planet course has been ranked again as among the best MBA programmes in the world.
University of Exeter submits revised on-campus accommodation plans
The University of Exeter has submitted a revised planning application to develop new on-campus accommodation for students, following constructive community discussions.
Shadow puppets and animation on offer during family fun day at the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
Children will have the chance to create their own shadow puppets and create animations at a free fun day at Exeter’s Bill Douglas Cinema Museum.
Exeter voted as UK’s top university for international students
The University of Exeter has won a prestigious award for providing the best international student experience of any university in the UK.
Birds to help unravel the inner working of nature’s most complex societies
Prestigious Human Frontiers Science Programme grant awarded to international research team led by University of Exeter
Huge permafrost thaw can be limited by ambitious climate targets
Global warming will thaw about 20% more permafrost than previously thought, scientists have warned – potentially releasing significant amounts of greenhouse gases into the Earth’s atmosphere.
Logging threatens breeding turtles
Debris from logging in tropical forests is threatening the survival of hatchling leatherback turtles and the success of mothers at one of the world’s most important nesting sites in Colombia.
Falmouth marine energy test site set for further success
A new lease has been signed for marine renewable energy testing in Falmouth Bay.
Ketamine shows positive results for treating severe depression
A new paper sets out principles for responsibly testing innovative treatments for severe depression, based on treating more than 100 patients with approximately 1,000 infusions of ketamine over six years.
El Nino reveals impact of global warming on marine production
The extent to which climate change impacts the vital marine food web - which feeds the already pressured global fisheries – is revealed through a new, innovative study.
Two in five GPs to ‘quit within five years’
Large scale survey exposes severity of impending GP shortfall.
Global dementia expert gives first lecture as head of Exeter Medical School
World-leading dementia expert Professor Clive Ballard will deliver his first lecture since joining the University of Exeter.
Student Jewish society wins prestigious award for ‘best newcomer’
Exeter’s Jewish student society has won a national award celebrating Jewish student life on campus.
Shared love of literature brings generations together
A shared love of literature has brought together University of Exeter undergraduates and older city residents, who studied alongside each other in a new course.
Educational equality expert to begin new role at the University of Exeter
A leading expert on social mobility and educational inequality has been appointed to work to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who want to study at the University of Exeter.
Computer game helps scientists understand animal camouflage
Computer games have helped scientists understand animal camouflage and colour vision.
University of Exeter Supports TEDxExeter and Inspiring Ideas
Inspiring ideas, which aim to turn hope into action, will be at the centre of a publicly-accessible event this month at TEDxExeter, sponsored by the University of Exeter.
Secrets of Powderham Castle - including Earl’s ancestor buried with Henry V - revealed in new exhibition
Family secrets uncovered by the new Earl of Devon – including an ancestor so close to Henry V that the King had him buried in his Royal tomb in Westminster Abbey – are revealed in an exhibition at Powderham Castle.
Captive meerkats at risk of stress
Small groups of meerkats – like those often seen in zoos – are at greater risk of chronic stress.
Cornwall physicist lives the same day twice in global speaking tour
A University of Exeter professor has gone round the world in 39 days to promote the importance of physics.
Want to stay mentally healthy in older age? Stimulate your brain in early life
Stimulating the brain by taking on leadership roles at work or staying on in education help people stay mentally healthy in later life, according to new research.
University of Exeter teacher training rated as among the best courses in the country
Teacher training courses at the University of Exeter have been ranked as among the best in the country.
Queen’s honours for outstanding academics
The Provost of the University of Exeter received her CBE this week after being recognised for services to higher education in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.
Research moves closer to unravelling mystery cause of multiple sclerosis
A new study has made a major new discovery towards finding the cause of multiple sclerosis (MS), potentially paving the way for research to investigate new treatments.
Fans to relive Exeter City history as team battles for promotion
Forget just cheering on from the stands - football fans can explore the unique history of Exeter City through a new documentary as players embark on a promotion battle.
Banded mongooses target family members for eviction
Banded mongooses target close female relatives when violently ejecting members from their social groups, University of Exeter scientists have found.
GCSE students get taste of university life
More than 160 GCSE students got a taste of university life during the Easter holidays.
A third of emergency cancer patients haven't seen their GP
Around one third (34%) of cancer patients diagnosed as an emergency had not consulted their doctor beforehand, according to a Cancer Research UK funded study published today (Tuesday) in the British Journal of General Practice.
University of Exeter on-campus accommodation plans given go-ahead
A revised planning application by the University of Exeter to develop new on-campus accommodation for students has been given the green light.
Special screening of landmark film to mark 20 years of the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
A special screening of a landmark film will be held to mark the 20th anniversary of Exeter's Bill Douglas Cinema Museum this week.
Exeter subjects secure top 10 status in latest influential rankings table
Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Exeter has been recognised as the best course of its kind in the country in the latest influential rankings.
New population of endangered cats found in Borneo
A new population of an endangered and elusive cat species has been found in Borneo.
Research-based healing exhibition at Musgrove Park
An exhibition on healing will bring together people’s experiences of physical and mental mending as part of a research project.
BBC broadcast information about Britain’s military setbacks to win hearts and minds in Germany during World War II
The BBC transmitted news about Britain’s military setbacks during World War II to Germany as part of a sophisticated operation to win hearts and minds and combat Nazi propaganda, new research shows.
Shortage of essential diphtheria treatment drugs needs international action, experts warn
International action is needed to tackle a global shortage of medicine which could hinder the ability of doctors to treat diphtheria, experts have warned.
Light pollution has serious impact on coastal wildlife, research shows
Scientists have recognised for some years that light pollution is a growing phenomenon that impacts on the behaviour and success of many animals.
History of rich Indian textiles brought to life at free event in Exeter
The history of stunning rare Indian textiles will be brought to life by experts at a free event at the University of Exeter this week.
