Traditional seaside entertainers set to return as beach theatre makes a resurgence during coronavirus
Traditional seaside entertainment enjoyed by families a century ago is set to return to Britain’s beaches as pierrot performers get ready to perform again following the lifting of the ban on outdoor theatre.
New analysis of records shows serious and traumatising violence suffered by women during Irish Civil War
Women were killed by guns and bombs, were the victims of sexual assault and had their hair forcibly shorn during the Irish Civil War, new analysis of documents shows.
Designing a sustainable future for aquaculture, the world’s fastest growing food sector – A One Health approach
Seafood is one of the fastest-growing and highly traded food markets.
New study to discover inequalities caused by coronavirus pandemic and Brexit across Britain
Mass surveys and in-depth fieldwork across England will be used to explore how the coronavirus pandemic is both creating new social inequalities as well as reinforcing existing ones.
Surface clean-up technology won't solve ocean plastic problem
Clean-up devices that collect waste from the ocean surface won't solve the plastic pollution problem, a new study shows.
‘Price of life’ lowest in UK during COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
The price the UK government was prepared to pay to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic was far lower than in many other developed nations, a study has revealed.
Trial tests whether cannabidiol could help treat cannabis use disorder
Prescription medication of cannabis extract cannabidiol (CBD) is safe for daily use in treating cannabis use disorder, and could help people to cut down on cannabis use, according to an initial randomised controlled trial published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal.
Small trees offer hope for rainforests
Small trees that grow up in drought conditions could form the basis of more drought-resistant rainforests, new research suggests.
Electricity data shows real-time GDP change during COVID-19 lockdown
Electricity market data can play a vital role in measuring the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown policies on GDP, according to a new study.
State of the art computational analysis used to track online extremist far-right European groups
State of the art computational analysis is being used to track the growth and influence of online extremist far-right groups in Europe as part of a major new study.
'Outstanding' Exeter staff awarded teaching fellowships
Two "outstanding" University of Exeter staff have won prestigious National Teaching Fellowships.
Government says beavers can stay in their Devon home
After years of uncertainty, England’s first wild breeding population of beavers for 400 years has been given the permanent right to remain in their East Devon river home.
Machine learning research may help find new tungsten deposits in SW England
Geologists have developed a machine learning technique that highlights the potential for further deposits of the critical metal tungsten in SW England.
Home-educated children left without qualifications as exams replaced with teacher-predicted grades, study shows
The cancellation of exams this year in favour of teacher-predicted grades has had a “significantly detrimental” impact on many home-educated children, who are not able to gain qualifications this summer, a study warns.
How fish stocks will change in warming seas
New research out today highlights the future effects of climate change on important fish stocks for south-west UK fisheries.
The brains of nonpartisans are different from those who register to vote with a party, major new study shows
The brains of people with no political allegiance are different from those who strongly support one party, major new research shows.
Personal connections key to helping communities cope with devastating impact of climate change
Connections with friends and family are key to helping communities adapt to the devastating impact of climate change on their homes and livelihoods, a new study shows.
Seafood study finds plastic in all samples
A study of five different seafoods has found traces of plastic in every sample tested.
Boost for South West’s floating offshore wind ambitions
Plans to build floating windfarms in the Celtic Sea to generate clean power and create thousands of green jobs have taken a major step forward after being shortlisted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Share your experiences of loneliness and Covid-19 as part of a major new project to help people feel less alone
People can share their experiences of the isolating impact of the coronavirus pandemic as part of a major new project designed to collect stories of loneliness and community.
Prioritising patients with unexpected weight loss for cancer investigation
New research will help GPs to identify the signs, symptoms, and blood test results they should look for to swiftly diagnose cancer in people with unexpected weight loss. The findings have implications for existing health policy and guidelines.
Churchill refused to apologise over unfounded accusation of fake news, study shows
Winston Churchill refused to apologise after he wrongly accused a newspaper of printing a fake picture of him, new research shows.
‘Critical’ questions over disease risks from ocean plastics
Key knowledge gaps exist in our understanding of how ocean microplastics transport bacteria and viruses – and whether this affects the health of humans and animals, researchers say.
Exeter takes part in project to support underrepresented students
A large number of partners have collaborated in an innovative project reaching out to underrepresented students across the UK.
Digital transformation will be key to ensuring survival of theatre industry during coronavirus, research shows
Digital transformation will be key to ensuring the survival of the theatre industry during coronavirus because people are willing to pay to see shows online, new research shows.
Rising Engineering research star receives prestigious Fellowship
One of the University of Exeter’s rising research stars has been awarded a prestigious Engineering Research Fellowship, it has been announced.
Exeter experts receive prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering award for work to tackle COVID-19
Experts from the University of Exeter’s Centre for Water Systems (CWS), have received a prestigious award for their exceptional engineering achievements in tackling COVID-19.
Swans reserve aggression for each other
Swans display more aggression to fellow swans than other birds, new research shows.
Recent global warming trends are inconsistent with very high climate sensitivity
Research published this week in Earth System Dynamics reports that the most sensitive climate models overestimate global warming during the last 50 years.
Exeter project on Newton Prize shortlist
A project jointly led by the University of Exeter has been shortlisted for a prestigious prize worth up to £500,000.
New research highlights ‘challenging nature’ of vested interests in the energy transition
Pioneering new research has highlighted some of the political difficulties with the UK’s energy transition, in particular around vested fossil fuel interests.
Exeter physicist earns prestigious fellowship
A University of Exeter physicist has earned a University Research Fellowship (URF) from the Royal Society.
Exeter experts organise global Artificial Intelligence summit to tackle pandemics
A global summit which aims to boost effective collaboration between experts working in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being organised by academics at the University of Exeter.
Software firm highlights Exeter 'success story'
The University of Exeter has been chosen as a "customer success story" by a global software company for inventive use of technology called GIS (geographical information system).
Technology reunites lost buildings and art of Renaissance Florence for the first time in centuries
The extraordinary lost buildings and art of Renaissance Florence can be viewed together for the first time in centuries thanks to innovative free technology which helps transform the way people experience museums.
Strengthening Cornwall’s food supply chains post Covid-19
Shortening food supply chains and improving local public procurement could provide a significant boost to the Cornish economy post-Covid-19, according to new research.
Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows
More than 90 per cent of shoulder replacement implants last more than ten years, according to the largest study of its kind.
Floella Benjamin and Black Lives Matters protests inspires musician 220 Kid to set up new scholarship for BAME students
Legendary broadcaster, actress and writer Floella Benjamin and the recent Black Lives Matters protests have inspired a new University of Exeter scholarship.
Ventilators and PPE donated to Devon NHS by University of Exeter partner at Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University has donated through its links with the University of Exeter a remarkably generous gift of 5 ventilators, 5,250 face masks and 500 isolation gowns for the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust to help with the continuing fight against the coronavirus.
New framework for ‘natural capital approach’ to transform policy decisions
How governments and the private sector consider the natural environment when constructing policy is being transformed thanks to a new “natural capital” decision-making framework.
Implant choice more important than surgeon skill for hip replacement success
A study analysing over 650,000 hip replacement patients across England and Wales over 14 years sought to investigate why one hospital has consistently been identified as having better than expected outcomes compared to other settings.
Glacial lakes 50 per cent bigger since 1990
The amount of water in glacial lakes worldwide has risen by about 50 per cent since 1990, researchers say.
