Action-packed week for Exeter apprentices
Apprentices at the University of Exeter will take part in a series of events during National Apprenticeship Week (5-9 March 2018).
Winston Churchill’s affair revealed by forgotten testimony
Winston Churchill had a short affair with the dazzling socialite Lady Doris Castlerosse in the 1930s, according to his former private secretary, research has found.
Launch of pioneering initiative to develop the next generation of Exeter’s data scientists
The official launch has taken place of a pioneering alliance to develop Exeter’s next generation of data scientists.
New poetry inspired by Cornish author William Golding revealed on World Book Day
New poems by a University of Exeter expert – revealed on World Book Day - were inspired by the works of Cornish author William Golding and discoveries about the lives of Neanderthal communities.
Payments to protect carbon stored in forests must increase to defend against rubber plantations
Efforts to protect tropical forests in Southeast Asia for the carbon they store may fail because protection payments are too low, according to new research.
Mums-to-be can exercise in warm weather and use saunas without getting too hot
Pregnant women can safely exercise in warm weather and take short hot baths or saunas without risking critical elevations in body temperature that could harm their unborn child, a review has found.
Story by Exeter writer is actress’s book at bedtime
Actress Emily Watson has chosen a children’s book by Exeter creative-writing lecturer Dr O’Shea-Meddour as the Cbeebies bedtime story.
Exoplanet atmosphere observed in more detail than ever before
An international team of scientists has used the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope to study the atmosphere of the hot exoplanet WASP-39b.
Oxygen loss could be a huge issue for oceans
A major study into an ancient climate change event that affected a significant percentage of Earth’s oceans has brought into sharp focus a lesser-known villain in global warming: oxygen depletion.
PhD student wins Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film
A PhD student from the University of Exeter and the London Film School has been awarded an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Brain Awareness Week to bring neuroscience to the masses
Members of the public are being invited to the University of Exeter to learn more about the marvels of the human brain as part of Brain Awareness Week.
Medicine student volunteers help hospital weather storm
Exeter’s Medicine students stepped up to volunteer in a wide range of support roles to help staff at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital to continue delivering high quality patient care over the severe weather period.
Women remain dramatically unrepresented in the British film industry, major new study shows
Women remain dramatically unrepresented in the British film industry, according to a major new study which shows there has been little change in the number of female directors or cinematographers in the past decade.
Genomic Medicine extension for Exeter
The University of Exeter Medical School has received additional funding from Health Education England (HEE) to extend its MSc Genomic Medicine programme, as part of the 100,000 Genomes Project.
Medical School wins General Medical Council accreditation
The Medical School passed its “health check” from the General Medical Council (GMC) with flying colours, when it officially registered the undergraduate Medicine programme.
University of Exeter’s FAME project, led by Prof Fayyaz Memon, wins India-UK Water Quality award
A pioneering project designed to develop new and affordable treatments for complex emerging contaminants has secured a prestigious award.
University of Exeter Business School leads Russell Group with launch of two new Degree Apprenticeships
The University of Exeter Business School has launched two new Degree Apprenticeships, and is the first member of the prestigious Russell Group to launch both level 6 and level 7 qualifications in leadership and management.
Renewable Energy Students Visit Parliament
Renewable Energy Engineering students from the University of Exeter met with three Government ministers as part of a special fact-finding trip to the House of Commons.
Camborne School of Mines Trust funds more than £200,000 of scholarships
The Camborne School of Mines Trust has generously bestowed more than £200,000 to support students embarking on the first steps towards forging a successful mining career.
Animals shield their families from a harsh world
Animals living in volatile habitats can gain major evolutionary benefits by shielding their families from the changing environment, new research suggests.
World-leading microbiologist appointed as Exeter’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Impact)
One of the world’s foremost microbiologists has been appointed as Exeter's new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Impact).
Celebrating International Women’s Day
There is no shortage of inspirational and high-achieving women working here at Exeter - including award-winning scientists, one of the army’s first helicopter pilots and a chef who has cooked for the Queen.
Tudor and Stuart women spent more time making money than caring for their families, new research shows
Tudor and Stuart women spent more time making money than caring for their families and were regularly employed in physically demanding jobs, according to major new research.
Students help Falmouth achieve Plastic Free Status
Falmouth Marine Conservation Group, which is led by two University of Exeter students, has helped the Cornish town achieve Plastic Free Community Status.
Exeter PhD student to attend prestigious Nobel meeting
A PhD student from the University of Exeter has been invited to attend a prestigious worldwide event.
Future Energy Systems conference highlights female leaders in energy system change
A high-profile conference will showcase the work of inspirational women across the energy sector, to mark international Women’s Day.
Great, great grandson of Emmeline Pankhurst and leading female entrepreneurs help mark International Women’s Day
The great, great grandson of Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst and leading female entrepreneurs will help mark International Women’s Day and the launch of a new organisation to promote female achievement in Cornwall.
The Female Romantic poets who used opium for its “tranquilising power”
In the Romantic period, a generation of women writers were also habitual users of opium, and wrote extolling its “calming” properties in their writing, new research has found.
Camborne School of Mines students to host 40th International Mining Games
The next generation of miners are making final preparations ahead of the International Mining Games, to be held in Cornwall.
University of Exeter research to inform billions of pounds of future government spending
University of Exeter expertise will be used by the Government to inform all major new public spending projects after academics helped to create new decision-making guidelines for politicians and civil servants.
Exeter academics in star roles at Diabetes UK conference
World-renowned diabetes researchers from the University of Exeter Medical School will give prestigious talks at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2018 this week.
Exeter scientists pay tribute to Stephen Hawking
Scientists from the University of Exeter have paid tribute to Professor Stephen Hawking, who has died.
Fussy eating prevents mongoose family feuds
Mongooses living in large groups develop “specialist” diets so they don’t have to fight over food, new research shows.
Exeter ranked amongst top 50 most international universities
The University of Exeter has been recognised as one of the most international universities in the world.
Experience trumps youth among jumping fish
Tiny jumping fish can leap further as they get older, new research shows.
Self-employed happier at work – despite long hours and more uncertainty
New research has identified a key ingredient to securing a happy and fulfilling career - working for yourself.
All-female crew to sail Pacific on plastics research mission
An all-female crew including sailors, scientists and film-makers will cross the north Pacific later this year to study plastic pollution.
Extreme cold winter weather conditions, such as ‘Beast from the East’, can be linked to solar cycle
Periods of extreme cold winter weather and perilous snowfall could be linked to the solar cycle, pioneering new research has shown.
Exeter to train more of Tomorrow’s Doctors
The Government has granted permission for the University of Exeter Medical School to train an additional 88 Medicine students each year, in a major boost to the South West.
Teenagers more likely to plead guilty to crimes they didn’t commit because they are less able to make mature decisions
Teenagers are more likely to plead guilty to crimes they did not commit because they are less able to make mature decisions, new research shows.
Local communities responsible for birth of farming in Central Turkey, archaeological excavations show
Local communities were responsible for the beginning of farming in Central Turkey 10,000 years ago and not migrants, archaeologists have discovered.
Exeter students to take part in 12-hour Sport Relief football match
A group of six first-year theology students from the University of Exeter are set to play against eight celebrities, led by Robbie Savage, to raise money for Sport Relief.
Breakthrough could aid development of bee-friendly pesticides
Efforts to create pesticides that are not toxic to bees have been boosted by a scientific breakthrough.
School children unpick genetic riddle in University labs
Pupils from schools across the Westcountry used genetic processes commonly seen in TV crime dramas to help solve the mystery of who sabotaged Devon’s very own Bake Off.
Forum to address future world water challenges
UK’s largest consortium of water researchers will welcome business, NGO and government leaders to discuss water security
Professor Isabelle Baraffe appointed to Science and Technology Facilities Council
Professor Isabelle Baraffe has been appointed as a new member of the Science and Technology Facilities Council, it has been confirmed.
Exeter gets two Entrepreneurs in Residence
The University of Exeter now has two Entrepreneurs in Residence, appointed as part of a new Royal Society scheme.
Breakthrough in battle against rice blast
Scientists have found a way to stop the spread of rice blast, a fungus that destroys up to 30% of the world’s rice crop each year.
Graduate cycles from Exeter to Andorra in honour of friend
A graduate from the University of Exeter is set to cycle from Exeter to Andorra on March 27, 2018.
When sound waves do the twist – backwards!
Scientists have demonstrated for the first time how ‘twisted’ sound waves from a rotating source can produce negative frequencies - akin to turning back time.
Parts of the Amazon thought uninhabited were actually home to up to a million people
Parts of the Amazon previously thought to have been almost uninhabited were really home to thriving populations of up to a million people, new research shows.
Single-use plastics turned into giant turtle sculpture by students
A group of University of Exeter students have constructed a giant plastic turtle on campus to promote plastic use awareness.
St Luke’s bids farewell to famous cat
Around 60 people gathered to bid farewell to a much-loved cat who was among the most famous in Exeter.
Public invited to play detective and join exciting new hunt for the Easter bunny
The public can play detective and help experts solve the mystery of the origins of the Easter bunny as part of a different kind of Easter hunt this year.
Dolphins tear up nets as fish numbers fall
Fishing nets suffer six times more damage when dolphins are around – and overfishing is forcing dolphins and fishermen ever closer together, new research shows.
Five Exeter academics awarded British Academy funding
Five University of Exeter academics have been awarded prestigious funding from the British Academy, the national body for the humanities and social sciences.
World Bipolar Day: University working on new treatments
Exeter experts are working on new treatments for Bipolar Disorders this World Bipolar Day (30 March).
Climate change could raise food insecurity risk
Weather extremes caused by climate change could raise the risk of food shortages in many countries, new research suggests.
