News archive
December 2021
Collaborative research project receives funding to help improve remote care for an ageing population
Reseachers have been awarded £148,000 by the NIHR to develop remote assessments and care for older people living with frailty.
Act now to ensure animal welfare is at the heart of plans to introduce genome editing into farmed animal breeding, says independent ethics body
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics, is calling on the Government to put animal welfare at the heart of plans to approve new breeding technologies in farming and food production, in a new report ‘Genome editing and farmed animal breeding: social and ethical issues’, published today.
Newly discovered fish songs demonstrate reef restoration success
Whoops, croaks, growls, raspberries and foghorns are among the sounds that demonstrate the success of a coral reef restoration project.
Streetwise bees cut corners to find food
Bumblebees waste no time enjoying the beauty of flowers – instead learning the bare minimum about where to land and find food, new research shows.
Pioneering stem cell research could ease global sustainable food crisis
Scientists have made a pivotal breakthrough in the quest to ease the global sustainable food crisis through pioneering stem cell research.
Decay on show in 'living' museum exhibit
A new exhibit in Copenhagen explores what happens when museum objects are allowed to change and decay.
Falls in care homes can be significantly reduced with intervention, says new study
The largest study of care homes in the UK has found that a co-ordinated approach to fall prevention in care homes is effective in significantly reducing the number of times residents fall.
High-profile event showcases pivotal role Environmental Intelligence plays on road to ‘net-zero’
The pivotal role that Environmental Intelligence will play in delivering the UK’s ‘net zero’ ambitions will be showcased in a high-profile special event, later this month.
University of Exeter Business School claims 72nd spot in Financial Times ‘ranking of rankings’
The University of Exeter Business School has come 72nd in an influential Financial Times rankings of the best European business schools.
Better understanding impact of shame on HIV patients can help improve healthcare, study argues
Ensuring healthcare workers better understand the psychological, social and physical impacts of shame on HIV patients will help improve their medical treatment, a study argues.
“Vast increase” in resources and teacher training needed for Cornish language to be taught in schools, research shows
Offering Cornish lessons in secondary schools will only be possible if there is a “vast increase” in resources and teacher training, research shows.
Report: UK professions supporting ‘laundering of money & reputations’ of post-Soviet elite
Elite individuals from post-Soviet states are laundering their wealth and reputations in the UK, knowingly and willingly supported by a network of British professions, new research claims.
Solicitors Regulation Authority asks University of Exeter to research examination attainment gap
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has commissioned the University of Exeter’s Schools of Law and Business to look at what causes different levels of attainment for ethnic groups in professional assessments.
Quest to deliver ultra-fast and energy efficient magnetic recording moves step closer
The quest to deliver ultra-fast and energy efficient magnetic recording could be a step closer to fruition, due to pioneering new research on all-optical switching of magnetization.
Exeter to play pivotal role in new research into sustainable mineral production in the Philippines
The University of Exeter has helped secure more than £3 million in funding to lead pioneering new research into sustainable mineral production in the Philippines.
Coronavirus pandemic could serve as a catalyst to build better digital identity systems, study argues
The coronavirus pandemic could act as a catalyst for a qualitative leap forward in the field of digital identity, a study argues.
Pioneering analysis of ancient food remains will show impact of migration on diet in the Roman Empire
Analysis of ancient food remains will be used to examine the impact of migration on diet during the Roman Empire as part of pioneering new research.
Revolutionising 3D imaging with an endoscope the width of a human hair
Scientists have developed a new form of endoscope, just a hair’s width in diameter, that could transform 3D imaging for a wide range of applications from industrial inspection to environmental monitoring, and eventually make medical imaging less uncomfortable for patients.
Partnership led by University of Exeter receives funding to improve women’s safety
A partnership led by the University of Exeter has been awarded £72,565 to tackle crimes against women at night, following a successful bid for Home Office funding.
Global Extreme Medicine expert receives honorary degree
A global expert in extreme medicine has been awarded an honorary degree.
Sir Michael Barber appointed Chancellor of the University of Exeter
A world-leading authority on education and public service delivery is to become the seventh Chancellor at the University of Exeter.
University of Exeter strengthens relationship with University of British Columbia Okanagan
The University of Exeter and The University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus (UBCO) have signed a Statement of Cooperation to further strengthen the relationship between the institutions and encourage cooperation in the areas of academic exchange, education, and research.
Unique data creates 'fair and robust' online exams
Researchers have developed a new way of reinforcing "fair and robust" online exams, a study reports.
Repair cafes and “20 minute neighbourhoods” should be used to revitalise Cornish high streets
New repair cafes where people can mend and modify clothing and creating “20 minute neighbourhoods” would help to revitalise Cornish high streets, a new report says.
Mystery behind formation of surface ice-shapes on Pluto unravelled
Scientists have unravelled a fascinating new insight into how the landscape of the dwarf-planet Pluto has formed.
First degree apprentices graduate from the University of Exeter
The first degree apprentices have graduated from the University of Exeter.
Climate comedy with special appearance from “headline hottie” Planet Earth
“Hottie” Planet Earth will be making a headline appearance at a unique evening of climate comedy.
Artificial intelligence accurately predicts who will develop dementia in two years
Artificial intelligence can predict which people who attend memory clinics will develop dementia within two years with 92 per cent accuracy, a largescale new study has concluded.
Pressure to be ‘perfect’ causes mental health issues for teenage girls, research shows
Pressure from schools and families to live up to society’s expectations of the “ideal” girl and be “good” causes mental health issues in teenage girls, a study shows.
Meat eating causes 75,000 Chinese deaths a year through air pollution
Dietary shifts towards eating more meat causes 75,000 premature deaths a year in China through air pollution, a study shows.
Research takes early step towards drug to treat common diabetes complication hypoglycaemia
New research has taken an important step towards the goal for a treatment for the common diabetes complication hypoglycaemia, or low blood sugar.
Pioneering new technique to barcode cells
Scientists have developed a pioneering new technique to barcode individual cells more accurately and efficiently - which could help pave the way for quicker disease diagnosis.
Pioneering new collaborative research centre a step closer with 25-year agreement
South West Water and the University of Exeter have marked major progress towards a new collaborative research centre with the signing of a 25-year partnership agreement confirming more than £20 million of funding from South West Water.
University of Exeter opens regional office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The University of Exeter has announced the opening of a regional office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to support overseas students.
New research moves closer to harnessing viruses to fight bacteria and reduce antibiotic use
New research has moved a step closer to harnessing viruses to fight bacterial infection, reducing the threat of antibiotic resistance.
Skateboarding helps middle-aged people navigate depression and bond with their children, study shows
Skateboarding helps middle-aged people navigate depression and bond with their children, study shows
University of Exeter appoints Ash Roots as new Chief Digital Officer
Ash Roots, who was the Chief Digital Officer for the Consumer unit at BT, will join the University of Exeter as the Russell Group institution’s new Chief Digital Officer in February 2022.
University of Exeter law professor to join Law Commission review of the Arbitration Act 1996
A University of Exeter law professor is joining the Law Commission to review the Arbitration Act 1996, the principal legislation governing arbitrations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Reduce frailty to lower dementia, study finds
Reducing frailty in older adults could be an effective strategy to prevent dementia, according to a largescale new study.
Ancient DNA reveals the world’s oldest family tree
Analysis of ancient DNA from one of the best-preserved Neolithic tombs in Britain has revealed that most of the people buried there were from five continuous generations of a single extended family.
Wise old elephants keep the young calm
Male elephants are more aggressive when fewer older males are present, new research suggests.
Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces depression and suicidal thoughts
Ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, according to a review of all the available evidence.