New research finds coastal living linked with better mental health
Living close to the sea could support better mental health in England’s poorest urban communities, finds a new study published today in the journal Health and Place.
University of Exeter celebrates and reflects on Black History Month with series of talks, plays and exhibitions
The University of Exeter is celebrating and reflecting on Black History Month with a series of talks, plays and exhibitions.
Flamingos tickled pink by revamped exhibit
Flamingos at the Oakland Zoo are at their flamboyant best thanks to scientists at the University of Exeter.
Adjust children’s test scores by age to tackle summer-born disadvantage, education experts urge
Children’s test scores should be adjusted according to their age to tackle the disadvantage suffered by pupils born in the summer, influential education experts say.
Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in influential rankings
The flourishing international reputation and research strengths of the University of Exeter’s Arts and Humanities subjects have been recognised in the latest leading rankings.
Mob mentality rules jackdaw flocks
Jackdaws are more likely to join a mob to drive off predators if lots of their fellow birds are up for the fight, new research shows.
Victims Commissioner launches pioneering football programme to tackle toxic locker room culture
Dame Vera Baird has praised a pioneering programme which trains football coaches to act as role models and intervene when they witness unacceptable locker room behaviour.
College of Medicine and Health Awards Celebrate Student and Staff Success
The University of Exeter College of Medicine and Health celebrated student and academic staff successes across the college at an award ceremony in Cornwall.
University gains £1.2 million funding to battle Anti-Microbial Resistance
The University of Exeter has received a substantial £1.2 million of funding to further understanding into antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Autopsy reveals Sidmouth fatberg’s dirty secrets
Household cooking fats and hygiene products played a pivotal role in the formation of the giant fatberg found lurking under a Devon seaside town, scientists have revealed.
Crohn’s disease study identifies genetic variant with potential to personalise treatment
The largest study ever to look at why an expensive and commonly–used group of drugs fails some patients with Crohn’s disease has identified a genetic marker which could individualise drug treatment.
University of Exeter signs clean energy deal
Universities including Exeter have joined forces to sign a landmark green energy deal.
World Mental Health Day, Thursday 10 October
This Thursday sees a global day of mental health awareness. We are marking World Mental Health Day for staff at the University with some special events, as well as signposting our year-round support
Project launched to study artificial lighting at night from space
Citizen scientists are being urged to help shine a light on one of the most significant, yet often neglected, environmental issues by using photos taken from space.
New international project will investigate hidden costs of floods communities
The University of Exeter will lead an international project to investigate the hidden impact of adaptation measures designed to protect flood-prone communities worldwide.
New partnership will help to protect and celebrate the South West’s historic treasures
A new partnership between the University of Exeter and the South West Heritage Trust is furthering research and access into the region’s remarkable heritage.
Construction begins on £10 million Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre
Work is now under way to construct a cutting-edge new imaging centre expected to rapidly accelerate dementia research and improve healthcare.
Social prescribing – who does it work for and why?
In a time when people are living longer, but with more complex healthcare needs, GPs are increasingly using social prescribing to help manage conditions.
Coveted awards recognise Exeter’s commitment to gender equality
Prestigious Athena SWAN awards have just been granted to two University of Exeter departments to recognise their commitment to gender equality.
‘Great West’ can lead world in tackling climate change
The ‘Great West’ can lead the world in efforts to tackle climate change.
Professor Claire Dunlop conferred as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
A University of Exeter expert has been made a fellow of the prestigious Academy of Social Sciences for her research on regulatory design and policy evaluation.
Scientists ‘must be allowed to cry’ about destruction of nature
Scientists witnessing the destruction of the natural world must be supported and “allowed to cry”, researchers say.
University of Exeter historian’s role in major new BBC series on World War Two
A University of Exeter expert has played a key role in the creation of a major new BBC TV series which depicts the impact of World War Two on families living across Europe.
Religion now plays an “explicit and institutionalised” role in US foreign policy-making, new research shows
Faith is increasingly used to advance the interests and values of the United States around the world, according to a new book by Dr Gregorio Bettiza from the University of Exeter.
Bid to reconstruct richness of prehistoric oceans
Scientists are reconstructing the world’s “pristine” prehistoric oceans.
Partners sign multi-million pound deal for South West Institute of Technology (SWIOT)
A multimillion pound partnership that will revolutionise digital technology education across the South West has been given the green light.
Exeter experts to play key role in ‘game-changing’ tidal energy project for Channel regions
Renewable Energy experts from the University of Exeter will play a pivotal role in a new “game-changing” tidal energy project, it has been confirmed.
Indonesia under ‘blanket of smoke’ amid wildfires
Indonesia is under a “blanket of smoke” amid wildfires that threaten humans, wildlife and the global climate, researchers say.
Britain’s laws are harming businesses operating in space, experts warn
Britain’s laws are harming hi-tech companies who want to operate in the burgeoning space industry, experts have warned.
Award for Exeter’s support for researchers
The University of Exeter’s support and development of researchers has been recognised by an international award.
Fertiliser scheme could solve Mexico’s seaweed problem
Mexico’s tourist beaches could be cleared of rotting seaweed by a new scheme to turn it into fertiliser and fuel.
Celebrate Diwali in Exeter with fireworks, food and dancing
Diwali will be marked at the University of Exeter with a free spectacular firework display, dancing, food and storytelling.
Henry VIII’s marital troubles may have influenced other splits, newly-discovered documents show
Newly-discovered documents show Henry VIII’s legendary marital troubles may have led to other copy-cat splits around the country.
Dragons’ Den star and businesswoman Deborah Meaden launches new Centre for Entrepreneurship
Dragons’ Den star and businesswoman Deborah Meaden has helped to launch the University of Exeter’s new Centre for Entrepreneurship.
Bean tree plan to protect Amazon
Amazon deforestation could be slowed by planting bean trees that would keep soils fertile and help smallholders make a living.
Widespread drying of European peatlands in recent centuries
Many of Europe’s peatlands are currently the driest they have been in the last 1,000 years, new research shows.
Fish more tolerant than expected to low oxygen events
Fish may be more tolerant than previously thought to periods of low oxygen in the oceans, new research shows.
Garfield Weston Collaboratory officially opened
A dedicated research space within the new Stella Turk Building on the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus, has been named in recognition of the exceptional generosity of the Garfield Weston Foundation.
Open sessions with our Senior Leaders
There are many opportunities to hear from the University’s senior leaders in the coming weeks, with sessions open to all colleagues.
Evolving alongside other bacteria keeps hospital bug potent
Bacteria that evolve in natural environments – rather than laboratory tests – may become resistant to phage treatments without losing their virulence, new research shows.
Advance in search for new Clostridioides difficile vaccine
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the hunt for a new vaccine for killer hospital bug Clostridioides difficile (C. diff).
Exeter expert receives prestigious Turing AI Fellowship
A leading applied mathematician at the University of Exeter has been awarded a prestigious AI Fellowship from UK Research and Innovation, it has been announced.
New B-Lines to put the buzz back into Cornwall
An ambitious new plan for helping our bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other pollinating insects is being launched today by Buglife, the University of Exeter and Cornwall Council.
£18.5 million boost for South West biosciences
PhD training across the biosciences has received a massive boost thanks to a £18.5 million funding award from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC, part of UK Research and Innovation) to the University of Bristol-led South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP).
Both Remainers and Leavers willing to let MPs disrupt the constitution to get the Brexit they want, survey shows
With Brexit once again in limbo, new research shows that Remainers and Leavers are both willing to disrupt Britain’s unwritten constitution to get the Brexit outcome they want.
Public blame accidents on drivers more than their automated cars when both make mistakes, study shows
The public are more likely to blame accidents involving semi-autonomous cars on driver - rather than machine - error, a new study has found.
Britain mapped in verse by major 2019 arts project
Thousands of writers have been inspired by Britain’s diverse landscape and heritage to produce new poems as part of one of the year’s most successful arts projects, drawing to its conclusion this week.
Climate change could drive British crop farming north and west
Unchecked climate change could drive Britain’s crop growing north and west, leaving the east and south east unable to support crop growing, new research suggests
University of Exeter hosts schools environment conference in Cornwall
More than 160 secondary school pupils from around the county have attended a schools environment conference at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus yesterday (Tuesday), in association with Cornwall Secondary Schools.
LSI hosts its first Fulbright US Scholar
The Living Systems Institute will host its first recipient of the Fulbright scholarship to study mathematical biology.
Exeter residents invited to learn more about plans for a pioneering new research building in the city
The University of Exeter is seeking local peoples’ thoughts on plans for a new research and teaching facility designed to address some of the most pressing issues facing society today.
Zoo animal research skewed towards ‘popular’ species
Research on zoo animals focuses more on “familiar” species like gorillas and chimpanzees than less well known ones like the waxy monkey frog, scientists say.
Exeter celebrates being only UK city to be awarded UNESCO City of Literature status
Exeter has been awarded prestigious UNESCO City of Literature status, it has been announced.
Exeter scientist up for award alongside Greta Thunberg
An Exeter scientist has been nominated for a climate communication award – alongside environmental activist Greta Thunberg.
