CSM sports team students enjoy double celebration at historic 'Bottle Match'
Students raise more than £4,500 for charity, before reclaiming historic trophy.
Ocean changes almost starved life of oxygen
Chemical changes in the oceans more than 800 million years ago almost destroyed the oxygen-rich atmosphere that paved the way for complex life on Earth, new research suggests.
Exeter subjects ranked amongst the world’s best, according to influential league table
Subjects across the Arts and Sciences at the University of Exeter have been recognised as being amongst the very best worldwide, in the latest influential global league table.
Three new prestigious NIHR Senior Investigator awards for Exeter academics
Three health researchers at the University of Exeter have been recognised as among the most prominent and prestigious in the country to be funded by the Government health research arm, NIHR.
Students in 24-hour row to prep for Atlantic record bid and female athlete research project
Two Exeter doctors will row for 24 hours in the first phase of preparation for an epic 3,000 mile world record bid across the Atlantic.
Jellyfish help understand the timing of egg production
Key protein has links to regulators of vertebrate feeding and reproduction
£73,000 funding to drive forward dementia diagnosis technology
A dementia diagnosis software system developed at the University of Exeter has received three grants totalling £73,000.
Facebook “prominent gateway” to untrustworthy websites during 2016 US presidential election, study shows
Facebook was the most prominent gateway to untrustworthy websites during the 2016 US Presidential election, a new study shows.
Tropical forests’ carbon sink is already rapidly weakening
The ability of the world’s tropical forests to remove carbon from the atmosphere is decreasing, according to a study tracking 300,000 trees over 30 years, published today in Nature.
Exeter appoints Professor Zhongdong Wang as Pro-Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean for CEMPS
Professor Zhongdong Wang has been appointed as the new Pro-Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean at the University of Exeter’s College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
Scientists explore potential to manipulate genes to control invasive species
Scientists are manipulating genes that could solve environmental sustainability and conservation problems in Australian environments.
Low blood pressure linked to high mortality in older adults
International blood pressure guidelines may require review, according to new research that found a link between low blood pressure and higher mortality rates.
Valued feedback helps drive iExeter for staff app improvements
Great feedback helps drive iExeter for staff app improvements
Older beetle parents ‘less flexible’
Older parents are less flexible when it comes to raising their offspring, according to a new study of beetles.
LGBTQ+ heritage of museum collections to be revealed and celebrated as part of major new project
LGBTQ+ heritage embedded in the rich collections at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) will be revealed and celebrated as part of a major new collaboration, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Ship noise hampers crab camouflage
Colour-changing crabs struggle to camouflage themselves when exposed to noise from ships, new research shows.
Divest, Invest, Engage: Find out how the University invests responsibly
Divest, Invest, Engage: Find out how the University invests responsibly
Open letter on tackling hate crime and racism in our community
We have signed an open letter with partners in Exeter on tackling hate crime and racism in our community, particularly in light of recent incidents in relation to coronavirus.
Type 1 diabetes is not one but two distinct conditions, defined by diagnosis age
Children who are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes under the age of seven have a different form (or “endotype”) of the condition compared with those diagnosed aged 13 or above, new research has shown.
Exeter’s Ocean Technology Group selected to receive Scottish Government support for Floating Offshore Wind innovation
An engineering research team at the University of Exeter’s Offshore Renewable Energy Group will carry out research into innovative mooring systems for floating offshore wind energy applications.
Mysterious bone circles made from the remains of mammoths reveal clues about Ice Age
Mysterious bone circles made from the remains of dozens of mammoths have revealed clues about how ancient communities survived Europe’s ice age.
University of Exeter new partner in £2.8million ESRC investment in social science methods training
University of Exeter experts will help to train academics from throughout the UK in cutting-edge research methods as part of a major new national initiative.
“Blind over-reliance” on AI technology to manage international migration could lead to serious breaches of human rights, study warns
Over-reliance by countries on artificial intelligence to tackle international migration and manage future migration crisis could lead to serious breaches of human rights, a new study warns.
Medical student wins highly competitive scholarship to intern with top Medical Journal
A medical student has won a highly competitive scholarship to intern with BMJ, going through an intense selection process to achieve the funding.
Electric cars better for climate in 95% of the world
Fears that electric cars could actually increase carbon emissions are unfounded in almost all parts of the world, new research shows.
Film fans can explore Hollywood icon Vivien Leigh’s South West links thanks to major new study
She achieved global stardom thanks to iconic roles in Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire. Now the public can explore how Vivien Leigh had strong links to the South West as well as Hollywood as part of a major new project.
Funding appeal launched for potential Covid-19 test
A funding appeal has been launched to help fast-track the development of a “pocket laboratory” that carries out quick, accurate and cost-effective blood tests that could revolutionise how health professionals track, trace and monitor the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19.
Exeter genomics scientists to battle spread of coronavirus
Scientists and clinicians in Exeter are part of a £20 million investment to unlock the secrets of COVID-19.
Funding appeal launched for potential Covid-19 test
A funding appeal has been launched to help fast-track the development of a “pocket laboratory” that carries out quick, accurate and cost-effective blood tests that could revolutionise how health professionals track, trace and monitor the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19.
Rising research star at Exeter secures prestigious Biochemical Society award
A rising research star at the University of Exeter has received a prestigious national award, it has been announced.
Engineering Director of SC Group, Steve Austen, appointed Associate Honorary Professor
One of the UK’s foremost mechanical engineers, Steve Austen, has been appointed as an Associate Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter.
Global study shows how marine species respond as oceans warm
A global analysis of over 300 marine species spanning more than 100 years, shows that mammals, plankton, fish, plants and seabirds have been changing in abundance as our climate warms.
Self-care for ministers and providing clear information for parishioners essential to help church communities experiencing trauma due to Coronavirus, new advice says
Ensuring ministers look after their physical and mental health and providing clear information for parishioners is key to helping church communities cope with the trauma of coronavirus, new advice says.
Interactive product labels require new regulations, study warns
Artificial intelligence will be increasingly used on labels on food and other products in the future to make them interactive, and regulations should be reformed now so they take account of new innovations, a study warns.
Jim Sibson of Babcock International Group Appointed as Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Exeter
The University of Exeter has appointed Jim Sibson as an Honorary Associate Professor.
Medical student inspired to write children’s book to explain coronavirus
A medicine student at the University of Exeter has created cute characters and a rhyming story to explain covid-19 to children.
Exeter researchers discover a novel chemistry to protect our crops from fungal disease
Pathogenic fungi pose a huge and growing threat to global food security.
Devon and Cornwall’s creative communities invited to show that “home is where the art is”
A playful and innovative set of new small-scale arts commissions, designed to harness Devon and Cornwall’s creative talents by showing that ‘home is where the arts is’, have been launched.
Exeter sea turtle expert on Forbes 30 Under 30 list
A University of Exeter researcher has been chosen for the Forbes “30 Under 30” list of innovators in science and heath across Europe.
