Insect-based animal feed could help UK reach net zero
Insect-based feeds for farmed animals could help the UK reach its net zero carbon emissions target, researchers say.
Welcome to our new Vice-Chancellor
Professor Lisa Roberts has joined the University of Exeter as our new Vice-Chancellor. Lisa joins Exeter from the University of Leeds where she held the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation.
Professor Lisa Roberts starts as new Vice-Chancellor at the University of Exeter
On 1 September 2020, Professor Lisa Roberts becomes the new Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive at the University of Exeter. She takes over from Professor Sir Steve Smith who is retiring from the role and who has held the post since October 2002.
Noam Chomsky in conversation on free speech with Exeter Professor
Linguist and philosopher, Noam Chomsky, will speak to Professor Robert Lamb from the University of Exeter, in a free online event.
Weapons not used by officers in majority of police incidents involving force, data suggests
Weapons were not used in the majority of police incidents where officers had to use force, the first detailed analysis of statistics from a new national reporting system suggests.
Study sheds light on killer fungus
Scientists have identified an "Achilles heel" that could help in the fight against a killer fungus.
Exeter Hosts Major Student Conference with China
Between August 24th and August 27th, the University of Exeter hosted the Higher Education Youth Talent Alliance (HEYTA), a major student conference held annually by the China - UK Association for the Humanities in Higher Education (UKCHA).
New study reveals migratory habits of teenage green turtles
Researchers and conservationists who have been tracking turtle migration for over a decade believe a new study highlights the need for investment and conservation of vital marine habitats which play a key role in turtle’s formative years.
Researchers identify five types of cat owner
Cat owners fall into five categories in terms of their attitudes to their pets’ roaming and hunting, according to a new study.
Safe thresholds for antibiotics in sewage needed to help combat antibiotic resistance
New research reveals current understanding of safe antibiotic levels in rivers may not prevent evolution of antibiotic resistance.
Old males vital to elephant societies
Old male elephants play a key role in leading all-male groups, new research suggests.
Scientists discover a warped disc “torn apart by stars” in a triple Tatooine-like system
Pioneering new research has revealed the first direct evidence that groups of stars can tear apart their planet-forming disc, leaving it warped and with tilted rings.
Ocean carbon uptake widely underestimated
The world's oceans soak up more carbon than most scientific models suggest, according to new research.
£1.2 million grant for researchers tackling flood and landslide hazards
A project to reduce risks related to landslides and floods has received £1.2m funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
Landmark agreement between Exeter Science Park and University of Exeter drives opportunities for growth
In a landmark agreement, Exeter Science Park Limited and the University of Exeter, a Russell Group University, have joined forces to create a joint focal point for science, technology, engineering, maths and medical (STEMM) innovation at Exeter Science Park.
Buying lots of soft drink linked to low socio-economic status and unhealthier food choices
Households purchasing high volumes of sugary or diet drinks are more likely to have low socio-economic status, higher body mass index (BMI) and overall less healthy food purchases.
Gulls pay attention to human eyes
Herring gulls notice where approaching humans are looking, and flee sooner when they're being watched, a new study shows.
Exeter spin-out secures almost £900,000 funding boost
An innovative University of Exeter spin-out company, which uses sophisticated mathematical modelling to help develop treatment plans for patients with epilepsy, has secured two prestigious government funding awards.
Exeter scientist becomes ASAB president
A University of Exeter scientist has been chosen as president of the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB).
Meningitis expert joins Exeter fungal research centre
A leading expert on infectious diseases has joined a fungal research team at the University of Exeter.
The Exeter MBA launches free and inspirational online events to tackle today’s biggest global challenges
Some of the world’s leading thinkers for social and environmental change are to take part in an exclusive series of free online events launched by the University of Exeter Business School’s MBA programme.
Pioneering new Joint Centre for Excellence in Environmental Intelligence announce leadership team
The Joint Centre for Excellence in Environmental Intelligence has appointed its inaugural leadership team.
Ancient hunters stayed in frozen Northern Europe rather than migrating to warmer areas, evidence from Arctic fox bones shows
Ancient hunters stayed in the coldest part of Northern Europe rather than migrating to escape freezing winter conditions, archaeologists have found.
3D printing poses a “grave and growing threat” to people’s privacy, experts warn
3D printing technology poses a “grave and growing threat” to individual privacy because of the potential for products to reveal private information about individuals, experts have warned.
More progress needed to achieve gender equality in NHS leadership
NHS leadership that more fairly represents women in senior roles is “essential, overdue and needed now”, according to research carried out by the University of Exeter Business School on behalf of the NHS Confederation.
Feeling misunderstood boosts support for Brexit
Feeling misunderstood by other groups makes people more likely to support separatist causes like Brexit and Scottish independence, new research suggests.
University of Exeter secures partnership with Halo for rapid Covid-19 tests
The University of Exeter has agreed a partnership with Halo, the UK’s first commercial provider of saliva-based PCR tests for Covid-19.
People prefer coronavirus contact tracing to be carried out by a combination of apps and humans, study shows
People prefer coronavirus contact tracing to be carried out by a combination of apps and humans, a new study shows.
Scientists unravel 66 million years of climate history from ocean sediments
Pioneering new analysis of deep-sea sediments has revealed the climatic changes over the last 66 million years of Earth’s history - which can be studied like a ‘colourful barcode’.
Galapagos guides to 'barcode' wildlife
Galapagos tourist guides are being retrained to catalogue the islands' famous biodiversity.
Major new project will show impact of communist medical innovations on global healthcare
A major new project to uncover the impact and origins of socialist and communist medical innovations will help experts to produce a new history of global healthcare.
A change at the top before elections boosts MP turnover across Europe, research shows
Appointing a new leader just before an election leads to a higher turnover of MPs after the poll, a study of political parties across Europe during the past 80 years shows.
Business School academic wins £1m grant for research project into ‘non-traditional leadership’
A University of Exeter Business School academic is set to embark on a five-year research project exploring new ideas about creating diversity in leadership after winning a £1 million grant.
Physicists “trick” photons into behaving like electrons using a “synthetic” magnetic field
Scientists have discovered an elegant way of manipulating light using a “synthetic” Lorentz force — which in nature is responsible for many fascinating phenomena including the Aurora Borealis.
Marine-i supports development of innovative platform for floating offshore wind construction
A platform designed to aid in the building and launching of floating wind turbines is being researched and tested with support from Marine-i.
Business School to celebrate Black History Month with ambitious events programme
The University of Exeter Business School will mark Black History Month in October with a programme of events that celebrate and reflect on black history as well as promote dialogue around diversity, inclusion, cohesion and equality (DICE).
Third of people feel “angry” at prospect of the UK leaving the EU without a deal
A third of people feel “very angry” at the prospect of Britain leaving the EU without a deal, according to a major new survey which suggests people are resigned to the failure of Brexit talks.
University of Exeter nominated for four “Oscars of higher education”
The University of Exeter has been nominated for four “Oscars of higher education” which honour the best teaching and research in the country.
Exeter retains position in latest influential league ranking
The University of Exeter has retained its position amongst the best universities in the UK, according to the latest influential rankings.
University of Exeter and Charles Causley Trust celebrate current and future collaborations
The University of Exeter and the Charles Causley Trust have celebrated current and future collaborations with a special ceremony held online.
Research to explore farmers’ experiences of isolation, loneliness and mental health issues
New research led by the University of Exeter and The Farming Community Network (FCN) aims to explore how social isolation, loneliness and mental health issues within the farming community are experienced and managed – and how to improve support available.
Celebrate the diversity and history of the landscape of England and Wales as part of unique arts project
A stunning digital map of England and Wales will provide the inspiration for new poems celebrating the diversity and history of both countries.
Screening UK Biobank blood samples identifies thousands of undiagnosed cases of type 2 diabetes
A study of approximately 200,000 blood samples from the UK Biobank has identified more than 2,000 undiagnosed cases of type 2 diabetes.
Sir Steve backs first ever Giving Day
Former University of Exeter Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Steve Smith, has supported the institution’s first ever Giving Day with a donation of £10,000 to the scholarship fund.
Exeter’s Arts & Culture Creative Fellows announced
The importance of playfulness, the link between nature and sexuality, and the pioneering work to combat anti-microbial resistance are among the key topics to be explored by the next generation of extraordinary collaborations between academics and artists at the University of Exeter.
University of Exeter staff and students rewarded for sustainable actions
Staff and students at the University of Exeter will be rewarded for taking action on climate change through the launch of a new scheme.
Climate pledges ‘like tackling COVID-19 without social distancing’
Current global pledges to tackle climate change are the equivalent of declaring a pandemic without a plan for social distancing, researchers say.
New education “hubs” for Deaf children needed to replace social spaces lost when specialist schools close
New dedicated hubs for Deaf children are needed around the country to provide new social spaces, education and support, an expert has said.
New research strengthens evidence for climate change increasing risk of wildfires
New scientific publications reviewed since January 2020 strengthen the evidence that climate change increases the frequency and/or severity of fire weather in many regions of the world.
Plant diseases threaten UK whisky and gin
Fans of UK whisky and gin "need to worry about plant health", scientists say.
£2.5 million to study group treatment programme for people with severe obesity
A team of researchers based in the Westcountry has been awarded nearly £2.5 million from the National Institute for Health Research.
Fundamental reset of society needed to prevent decline in social mobility in the post-Covid era, experts warn
A fundamental reset of society is needed to avert an unprecedented decline in social mobility in the post-Covid era, leading experts have warned.
Research challenges conventional wisdom about key autism trait
A new study into the causes of sensorimotor impairments prevalent among autistic people could pave the way for better treatment and management in the future, say psychologists.
