Computer Science news archive: 2014-2022
No "echo chambers" in Reddit climate debate
Climate change debates on Reddit don't happen in polarised "echo chambers", new research suggests.
Ground-breaking project advances wastewater grit removal technology
Hydro International and the University of Exeter have completed a ground-breaking two-year research project to optimise the performance of the company’s advanced wastewater grit removal technology.
Exeter Data Science expert secures prestigious Downing Street Research Fellowship
A data science expert from the University of Exeter has secured a prestigious new Fellowship, designed to help shape Government policy.
£2.5 million investment in 35 new PhD studentships
The University of Exeter is investing £2. 5 million in preparing the next generation of researchers to tackle some of the biggest global issues of the 21st century.
Multi-million project will shape the future of sustainable aviation
A ground-breaking new research project, designed to help develop the world’s first AI air traffic control system, has received a multi-million pound funding boost.
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.
Exeter expert secures prestigious Amazon Research Award
A rising research star at the University of Exeter has received a prestigious international research award.
Celebrating Prestigious Athena SWAN Awards
Two prestigious Athena SWAN awards have just been granted to three University of Exeter departments to recognise their commitment to gender equality.
Partnership receives funding boost to develop AI to meet equipment supply and demand in Covid-19 pandemic
A partnership between the University of Exeter and Applegate has secured a significant funding boost to help develop new, cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence technology to help match supply and demand for vital health equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Consortium awarded £3.7m to develop postgraduate conversion courses in AI and data science
A consortium featuring the University of Exeter has been awarded £3.7m in funding to develop a suite of postgraduate conversion courses in AI and data science.
Exeter hosts Summit on Environmental Intelligence
Some of the UK’s leading academics and stakeholders involved in environmental intelligence have gathered at Exeter to take part in a special event.
Exeter hosts joint Data Science workshop with Fudan
The University of Exeter and Fudan University have underpinned their long-standing relationship by co-hosting a special event.
Rising research star receives prestigious fellowship
One of the new generation of rising research stars at the University of Exeter has received a prestigious national fellowship.
College hosts its 5th annual Christmas Lectures
On 19th December 2018 the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences hosted their 5th annual Christmas Lectures, arranged by Professor Pete Vukusic, Dr Gihan Marasingha, Dr Alice Mills and Vicky Glazer.
Students find way to make oxygen on Mars
University of Exeter students have found a way to produce oxygen on Mars, earning a gold medal at a prestigious competition.
Exeter secures £2 million funding to train tomorrow’s scientists and engineers
The Government is investing more than £2 million in the University of Exeter to train the next generation of innovators in physical science subjects, it has been announced.
University of Exeter to play key role in £20 million Institute of Coding
University part of new consortium announced by Prime Minister to train next generation of digital specialists
Data Science at Exeter receives substantial funding boost
The University of Exeter has received a substantial funding boost to help cement its position as one of the UK’s leading centres for data science.
Exeter to award and host prestigious MRC Skills Development Fellowships
The Centres for Predictive Modelling in Healthcare and Biomedical Modelling and Analysis will partner with the MRC to award and host Skills Development Fellowships.
Phone ‘app’ invented by students helps clubbers beat queues
A new ‘app’ to help party-goers beat long queues for nightclubs has been developed by clubbing students at Exeter.
University of Exeter recruiting for key degree apprentice programme
The University of Exeter is seeking the next generation of digital prodigies to join its pioneering degree apprentice programme.
Exeter students reach final two in global competition
A team of students from the University of Exeter have reached the final knock-out round of an esteemed international competition, designed to help boost their career potential.
Silver celebration: National award recognises commitment to equality
The University of Exeter’s Mathematics and Computer Science departments’ commitment to gender equality have been recognised through a prestigious national award scheme.
The University of Exeter’s first degree apprentices have begun
The University of Exeter’s first degree apprentices have begun their programme, launched at the start of their first residential on the Streatham Campus on Monday 12th September.
Exeter celebrates the world’s first programmer and women in science
Ada Lovelace Day is an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
Students explore Artificial Intelligence
Students have been given an invaluable insight into the world-leading advances being made in Artificial Intelligence, during a special course hosted by the University of Exeter.
Students’ innovative home security system scoops global technology prize
Exeter students have stormed to victory in an international competition, with their innovative app that allows users to lock and unlock doors with their mobile phone.
Mobile app holds key to success for Exeter students
A team of Exeter students have reached the final four of an international competition, designed to showcase technological innovation.
Wolfson Foundation donates £2m towards future of science at Exeter
Exeter has received a £2 million gift from The Wolfson Foundation to support the establishment of a new Living Systems Institute, which will pioneer a new approach to treating the world’s most serious diseases.
CEMPS research rated internationally excellent in latest national assessment
CEMPS research has been rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the first assessment of the research quality of UK universities since 2008, the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Exeter students unlock potential of microcontroller for national competition
Students from the University of Exeter have created a revolutionary security door locking system as part of their entry for a prestigious national competition.
Exeter celebrates life and works of world's first computer programmer
The University of Exeter will celebrate the life and work of the woman credited as being the world’s first computer programmer, during a special commemorative event.
Mathematics and Computer Science granted bronze Athena SWAN award
Mathematics and Computer Science in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences has been awarded the Bronze Award for Athena SWAN.
Computer Scientists take top award at international conference
A team of Computer Science experts from the University of Exeter are celebrating after being bestowed with a prestigious award at a major international conference.
Success for Jem at the Professional Services Recognition Awards
Jem Squires received the prestigious “Outstanding Customer Service” accolade at the recent Professional Services Recognition awards ceremony, held on the Streatham Campus.
Human intelligence and its relationship with Computer Science explored in new book
One of the greatest remaining mysteries for science to unravel is the subject of a fascinating new book
Teenagers given rare insight into world-leading Artificial Intelligence research
Teenage students from across the UK have been given an invaluable insight into the world-leading advances being made in the crucial field of Artificial Intelligence, during a special course hosted by the University of Exeter.
Prize-winning student invention could banish car parking pressure and reduce emissions
Students from the University of Exeter are celebrating after winning a national competition with their innovative system which could reduce the headache of searching for a parking space, and help reduce vehicle emissions.
Exeter students create system for reducing vehicle emissions for prestigious national competition
Students from the University of Exeter have created an innovative system to help reduce vehicle emissions, as part of their entry for a prestigious national completion.
MSc IT Management for Business first to be awarded e-skills UK endorsement
The University of Exeter’s MSc IT Management for Business is the first Masters degree programme to achieve an endorsement by e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for Business & IT.