News archive
November 2022
We Still Have a Chance – but global leaders at COP27 need to prove it
Professor Peter Stott and Ian Fussell look consider COP27 and the importance of storytelling
Circular economy ‘revolutionary’ joins Exeter Centre for Circular Economy
A circular economy entrepreneur who is working to replace all single-use PPE and disposable medical textiles with re-usable alternatives has joined the Exeter Centre for Circular Economy (ECCE).
Textiles industry faces ‘legislative challenges’ to clean growth, report finds
Businesses that make new products from old clothing and waste textiles face ‘legislative challenges’ that stop them from selling their products, a new report finds.
Students work with Spaceport Cornwall on hackathon event
Engineering students respond to hackathon challenge from Spaceport Cornwall
‘Summit meeting' set for South West’s artistic community
The Creative Peninsula Summit set for the Eden Project on 18-19 November
Regional Ambassador appointed to promote space industry in the South West
Grant Day appointed to inaugural position
Medicine students share anatomical teaching techniques at late-night exhibition event
Visitors will get the chance to learn about the University of Exeter's world-leading medical education direct from students as part of a special late-night event, inspired by a health exhibition at Exeter's largest museum.
500 million year-old fossils reveal answer to evolutionary riddle
An exceptionally well-preserved collection of fossils discovered in eastern Yunnan Province, China, has enabled scientists to solve a centuries-old riddle in the evolution of life on earth, revealing what the first animals to make skeletons looked like. The results have been published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
New home for unique documents charting the complex history of the Middle East and North Africa
Experts are celebrating the opening of a new dedicated space for unique documents charting the complex modern history of the Middle East and North Africa.
Stunning climate change mural unveiled in Alexandria ahead of COP27
Rana Hemdan's artwork adorns the Jesuit Cultural Center in Alexandria
Resilient water management offers hope for tackling climate change
Earlier this year, an IPCC report found that the majority of all adaptation actions (changes humans will need to make in response to climate change) are water-related.
New way of exploring causes of rare condition could spare angst for families like Tilly’s
As a toddler, Tilly Douglas’s blood sugar was so variable that she would sometimes have to be on a feeding tube while eating – and would still experience dangerously low blood sugar levels within an hour. She was a regular resident at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
University of Exeter at COP27 climate talks
A wide range of University of Exeter research and projects will feature at the COP27 climate talks in Egypt.
Exeter researcher receives prestigious Celebrating Impact Prize
A University of Exeter researcher has been named among the winners of the 2022 Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) prizes.
New research to discover more about the “invisible community” of academics who have spent time in care
New research will reveal more about the largely invisible community of academics who spent time in care when they were children.
The art of storytelling set to be discussed at public events in Exeter during COP27 conference
Examining how the concept of translation - both in a literal sense between languages and in an artistic one between media - impacts storytelling.
Alumni from Britain’s top girls’ public schools 20 times more likely to reach elite positions
Unique 120-year historical analysis of Who’s Who reveals that private girls’ schools have a propulsive effect on the trajectories of women to elite positions - but not the extent that leading private boys' schools do so with men.
Biodiversity economics research programme awarded £1m
A research project that will help the UK meet its biodiversity commitments and improve understanding of the effectiveness of biodiversity policies has been awarded a £1 million grant from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
New analysis shows “dire” supply and affordability gaps for housing in Cornwall
New analysis shows “dire” supply and affordability gaps for housing in Cornwall
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum celebrates quarter of a century milestone
The The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special event on campus.
University of Exeter Business School’s ‘transformative’ MBA programmes receive AMBA re-accreditation
One of the world’s leading authorities on post-graduate business education has reaccredited the University of Exeter Business School’s MBA programmes for a further five years, demonstrating the Business School’s continuing commitment to excellence in management education.
Ambition to succeed despite adversity motivates people from diverse backgrounds to pursue legal careers, study shows
A desire to succeed despite adversity motivates people to pursue a legal career, but barriers caused by finances and careers advice are obstacles, a new study suggests.
Iranian regime “doubling down” on media manipulation in response to recent protests, analysis shows
The Iranian regime is “doubling down” on the manipulation of media in response to recent protests to create armed conflict between different ethnic groups, an expert has warned.
Children motivated by morality rather than social norms when it comes to the question of eating animals
Concenrs over animal welfare the chief driver of children's attitudes to meat-eating
Exeter appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement)
Professor Richard Follett has been appointed as the new Deputy Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement) at the University of Exeter.
Public consultations to be held at the University of Exeter for new student accommodation plans
Following the announcement of proposed plans to build over 1,700 new, low carbon student bedrooms on Streatham Campus in October, the University is now launching public consultations on the detailed designs.
‘Climate activism is everywhere – and not just on the streets,’ claim authors of new book
A new book documents the ‘transformation’ of climate activism, arguing it has gone beyond the streets to exist in new and unexpected forms.
Exeter researcher calls for mass name-changing for COP27 to raise awareness of melting Arctic
A University of Exeter researcher is behind an ingenious attempt to raise awareness of the melting Arctic region and what it means for humanity by asking people to 'change their names' for COP27.
No sign of decrease in global CO2 emissions
Global carbon emissions in 2022 remain at record levels – with no sign of the decrease that is urgently needed to limit warming to 1.5°C, according to the Global Carbon Project science team.
Artificial Intelligence can help companies better serve all shareholders, study recommends
Artificial intelligence can help reduce “short-termism” in companies and help firms better serve all shareholders, a new study recommends.
Pension clawback adversely affected women and those with disabilities, analysis shows
Pension clawbacks have adversely affected women and those with disabilities, new analysis shows.
Exeter researchers recognised in global rankings
Twenty-one researchers from the University of Exeter have been recognised as leading experts in Clarivate’s annual highly cited researchers list.
Little objective evidence to show effectiveness of learner-centred teaching methods, study warns
There is currently relatively little objective evidence that the much-promoted “learner-centred” approach to teaching is effective, according to new research.
Increased engagement with local communities could encourage a better sense of belonging among students
Dr Richard Vytniorgu, a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Wellcome Centre for Cultures and Environments of Health, has written a policy note for the Higher Education Policy Institute on the issue of student belonging.
Kenya's first 'neobank' launched by former University of Exeter Business School student
A former student at the University of Exeter Business School has launched Kenya’s first-ever full-fledged consumer digital bank, or ‘neobank’.
Learn about the spicy history of the chilli plant at hot chocolate-themed Exeter event
The hot and spicy history of the chilli plant will be on the menu as part of a special hot chocolate-themed event in Exeter.
University of Exeter Business School wins THE Business School of the Year in industry “Oscars”
The University of Exeter Business School has been named Business School of the Year in the 2022 Times Higher Education Awards, known as the “Oscars” of higher education.
Electric pulses save sharks from fishing hooks
Gadgets that emit small electrical pulses can drastically cut the number of sharks and stingrays caught accidentally on fishing lines, new research shows.
Exeter awarded £14 million for antimicrobial resistance research to fight “next global pandemic"
The University of Exeter and collaborators have recently been awarded £14 million for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research – widely acknowledged as the “next global pandemic”
Exeter experts react to COP27
Researchers from the University of Exeter have given their views on the COP27 climate change conference.
Exeter Hip: history, science, and future of world-leading hip implant explored at museum event
Members of the public can learn about the history and science behind the life-changing Exeter Hip in a talk at Exeter’s largest museum.
£2.6 million to fund largest ever study into social prescribing for dementia
A new study will investigate how social prescribing could be used in promoting a higher quality of life for people living with dementia.
University of Exeter teaching resources for KS4 and KS5 pupils to bust myths around ‘common law marriage’ awarded PSHE Association Quality Mark
University of Exeter resources designed to help children learn at school about the legal consequences when relationships break down have been awarded the PSHE Association’s Quality Mark.
Recognition of Kurdish rights by Persian protestors key to fundamental change in Iran
Fundamental change in Iran is only possible if there is recognition of Kurdish rights by Persian communities, an expert has said.
Guidance for solicitors on reporting serious misconduct is legally deficient and lacks clarity, experts warm
Current guidance for solicitors on reporting serious misconduct is legally deficient and lacks clarity, experts have warned.
Prestigious European research grants set to fund projects on disability-inclusive climate adaptation and women in philosophy
European Research Council Starter Grants totalling 3,000,000 Euros awarded to two Exeter academics
Exeter lecturer wins Royal Society of Chemistry Education Prize
University of Exeter lecturer Dr Alison Hill has won the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Excellence in Higher Education Prize.
Exeter Professor named among Top 100 most inspiring women in mining
Professor Karen Hudson-Edwards has been named one of the world’s most inspiring women in mining.
Scientists unravel mysteries of exoplanet atmosphere
Scientists using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have secured a major breakthrough in the quest to unravel the mysteries of the atmospheres of distant planets – a molecular and chemical profile of the exoplanet WASP-39b.
New technology maps movement of microscopic algae, crucial to ocean health
The movement patterns of microscopic algae can be mapped in greater detail than ever before, giving new insights into ocean health, thanks to new technology developed at the University of Exeter.
Egyptian lagoon vital to Cyprus turtles
The number of green turtles breeding in Cyprus has risen in recent years – but this bounce-back depends heavily on an Egyptian lagoon where many turtles feed, new research shows.
Underwater tsunamis created by glacier calving cause vigorous ocean mixing
Scientists on a research vessel in Antarctica watched the front of a glacier disintegrate and their measurements “went off the scale”.
First pandemic young people’s mental health review says service demand will rise
The first comprehensive study to evaluate research on the mental health of children and young people using evidence that spanned before and during COVID-19 has found an impact on mental health that could result in an increased demand for support services.
Dieback of the Amazon rainforest under climate change in the latest Earth System Models
Dieback of the Amazon rainforest has long been touted as a possible climate tipping point, even though only a small minority of Earth System Models were projecting dieback.
Primate study ties importance of social environment to molecular markers of age in the brain
As people age, maintaining a positive and predictable social environment becomes more and more important.
Exeter MBA named 4th best in UK in ‘Better World’ sustainability ranking
The University of Exeter Business School’s MBA programme has been named fourth best in the UK in a prestigious ‘better world’ ranking that focuses on commitment to sustainability.
University of Exeter to host British Science Festival 2023
The British Science Association (BSA) and the University of Exeter are pleased to announce that the British Science Festival will take place in Exeter across four days next September.
Childhood poverty impacts wellbeing in middle-age, study shows
Experiencing poverty in childhood has a particular impact on wellbeing in adulthood around middle-age, according to new research.
Misinformation tool measures exposure to false claims by political elites
Researchers have developed a new tool to measure Twitter users’ exposure to misinformation from political elites.
All areas of UK should have dedicated 'Food Policy' office, experts tell MPs
All UK local authorities should have a dedicated “Food Policy” office to encourage healthier diets and sustainability, experts have told MPs.
New research identifies how public service media organisations can lead the way in creating a responsible approach to algorithmic recommendations
A new report, published by the Ada Lovelace Institute and co-authored by Dr Silvia Milano from the University of Exeter, explores the development and use of recommendation systems in public service media organisations in the UK and Europe.
One in four older teens now has a probable mental health disorder, new research shows
One in four 17-19-year-olds now has a probable mental health disorder – up from one in six last year.
Historian captures Queen Elizabeth II’s Exeter legacy in new book
The late Queen Elizabeth II's 11 visits to the city of Exeter are captured in a new book by Devon historian Dr Todd Gray MBE.
Skateboarding continues to be subversive despite being part of mainstream competitions such as the Olympics, researchers say
Skateboarding continues to be unkempt, subversive and tacitly political despite inclusion in mainstream competitions like the Olympics, experts have said.
Author and Creative Writing academic sees latest book, Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon, being read by Louis Theroux on CBeebies
The latest book by Dr Wendy O'Shea Meddour will be read on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories by Louis Theroux.
Female monkeys ‘actively reduce’ social network as they age
Female rhesus macaques “actively reduce” their social networks and prioritise friends and family as they get older, new research shows.
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New research article reveals the scale of manual graft needed to keep ‘the cloud’ aloft
Dr Alexander R.E. Taylor visited internet data centres to learn of the human effort it takes to keep the cloud aloft.
Exeter graduates win global sustainability award for their ride sharing start-up
A car-sharing platform founded by two Exeter alumni that gives users a more affordable way to travel while reducing their carbon footprint has been announced as one of the winners of an international competition.