News archive 2022
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Advances in Water Research & Innovation: 1998 to 2023 and beyond - Celebrating 25 years of the Centre for Water Systems
The Centre for Water Systems (CWS) is proud to be celebrating its 25th anniversary in August 2023 and are pleased to announce a two-day celebration event to mark this special occasion: ‘Advances in Water Research & Innovation: 1998 to 2023 and beyond'.
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Centre for Water Systems secures funding boost for pivotal research and education projects
Two pivotal new projects, led by experts from the University of Exeter and designed to bolster research and education within the water sector, have secured a significant funding boost.
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Researchers develop the world's first ultra-fast photonic computing processor using polarisation
New research uses multiple polarisation channels to carry out parallel processing – enhancing computing density by several orders over conventional electronic chips.
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Lighting Up Artificial Neural Networks
A team of international scientists have performed difficult machine learning computations using a nano-scale device, named an “optomemristor”.
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Landmark new technology to improve efficiency of sewer system surveys
A new AI tool is set to improve the efficiency of surveying sewerage systems and has the potential to benefit the entire water industry.
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Exeter partners with National Grid on innovation projects to help deliver Net Zero
The University of Exeter is part of a pivotal new partnership that will help decarbonise the electricity system in Great Britain and accelerate progress towards Net Zero.
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Community carbon calculator now covers whole of Britain
An online tool that lets communities calculate their carbon footprint has been improved and expanded to cover the whole of England, Scotland and Wales.
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Exeter expert secures place among world's "most inspiring" engineers
One of the University of Exeter’s most eminent and distinguished engineers has been celebrated as being amongst the world’s most influential academics in his field.