News archive 2021
Calling local business owners! University of Exeter Business School offers free support through Peer Networks programme
The University of Exeter Business School is looking to recruit local businesses for the Peer Networks programme.
University spin-out reaches final of global competition
Neuronostics, an innovative spin-out company from the University of Exeter, is today (June 24th 2021) announced as one of four finalists for the Nature Spinoff Prize 2021.
Exeter in GW4's world-leading One Health approach to tackling antimicrobial resistance pandemic
The GW4 Alliance (Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter universities) formally launch their new ‘One Health’ antimicrobial resistance research consortium today.
Marine-i supports innovative application of space data for renewable energy
Marine-i has agreed to support a pioneering new approach to using space data to support the development of renewable energy sites, such as floating offshore wind. This new system could help reduce the risks and costs associated with these developments.
Universities in South West vow to help region bounce back stronger from Covid-19
Universities, employers, and local leaders will be working together to create thousands of local jobs as the recovery from the pandemic gathers pace.
Computer Science student wins top prize at automotive tech competition
A student at the University of Exeter has become national champion of a university automotive technology competition.
University of Exeter launches Green Futures campaign in critical year for climate action
The University of Exeter has launched a ‘Green Futures’ campaign and website to drive action on the environment and climate emergency ahead of the G7 in Cornwall and COP26 in Glasgow this year.
Businesses supported by the University of Exeter have raised £10.3m investment despite the global pandemic
SETsquared has released data which shows that companies supported by the University of Exeter, including SETsquared Exeter, have raised £10.3m worth of investment from private and public sources in 2020.
University of Exeter graduate startups to pitch at prestigious investment showcase
Two high-achieving graduate startups from the University of Exeter will be showcasing their ventures and pitching for investor support at SETsquared’s GradInvest 2021 Finals taking place on 26 May 2021.
New partnership between the University of Exeter and the National Trust to help protect the natural world
A new, national partnership between the University of Exeter and the National Trust will see the two organisations join forces to help protect the natural world.
University of Exeter Enactus team ranked in Top 5 at UK National Finals
A team of students from the University of Exeter Enactus Society successfully reached the Enactus UK National Finals last week, confirming their place in the top 5 teams in the country.
University of Exeter and Exeter College partner on a new validated Degree Apprenticeship in Data Science
From September 2021, apprentices studying the Level 6 Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship at Exeter College will be able to gain a University of Exeter undergraduate degree in Data Science.
Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) launches
The University of Exeter’s commitment to providing key benefits to business, society and the economy has been recognised in a comprehensive national assessment.
University of Exeter spin-out SENISCA secures £1.3M investment for pioneering anti-ageing technology
SENISCA, a University of Exeter biotech spin-out company has been successful in securing £1.3M for the development of its ground-breaking anti-ageing technology.
£4 million Deep Digital Cornwall project launched to unlock underground environment
The underground environment is the subject of a major new £4 million project launched to create a world-leading cluster of research-intensive digital businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
University of Exeter partnership develops novel algorithms with the power to transform the use of quantum computers
Dr Oleksandr Kyriienko, lead of the University of Exeter’s Quantum Dynamics, Optics, and Simulation group (QuDOS) is working in close partnership with Dutch start-up Qu & Co to develop quantum software with the potential to transform the way we use the huge power of quantum computers in industry.
Marine-i supports pioneering 3D printing innovation for floating offshore wind
Expert support from Marine-i is helping 3D printing specialist J-Supplied to develop large scale technology to produce bespoke parts for the floating offshore wind industry, such as custom-designed turbine blades.
Pioneering collaboration praised in prestigious national awards
The pioneering collaboration between the Centre for Future Clean Mobility (CFCM) at the University of Exeter and SC Innovation-Global has secured the runner-up spot in a prestigious national award.
University of Exeter KTP plays key role in the manufacturing process of the new Covid-19 vaccine
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Exeter and Smart Manufacturing LTD is playing a direct and key role in the production process of the new COVID-19 vacccine.