Tree sculpture in the making
A chainsaw wielding artist can be found on the University of Exeter Streatham Campus throughout the week making a sculpture out of a wood cleared from The Forum development site.
Head of Cornwall's first university environmental research institute appointed
Professor Kevin J Gaston has been appointed inaugural Director of the University of Exeter’s Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI).
Exeter climate research highlights the ‘compost bomb’
The rate of global warming could lead to a rapid release of carbon from peatlands that would further accelerate global warming.
New report highlights low carbon opportunities for Devon
A new report created by the University of Exeter for Devon County Council has highlighted a number of opportunities for the county as part of the examination of the Low Carbon Transition Plan (LCTP).
Exeter contributes to the history of the world
History experts from the University of Exeter have contributed their geographical and subject knowledge to the latest edition of the prestigious copy of The Times Complete History of the World.
University forges stronger research links with Fera
The internationally recognised research expertise of the Biosciences department at the University of Exeter and the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera) will now work in closer collaboration following a new agreement.
Awards to celebrate innovative efforts to beat the recession
A scheme which aims to help South West businesses and individuals beat the tough economic times through innovation and partnership is set to celebrate some of its big successes.
High profile research to tackle plant disease
Researchers from the University of Exeter have played a key role in research which aims to tackle plant disease and contribute to future food security.
Response to tuition fees vote
Following the passing of the Commons vote on tuition fees on Thursday 9 December, Exeter Vice-Chancellor and Universities UK President Professor Steve Smith said it was now important for government to clarify final details of the proposed system as soon as possible.
New film centre museum guide
A new fully illustrated guide book celebrating the University of Exeter’s Museum tells the story of the development of the moving image from shadow puppets to blockbusters.
Awards mark Smart Solutions to the recession
A scheme set up to help businesses and individuals beat the recession has been celebrated with a special awards ceremony honouring some of its outstanding success stories.
Project seeks to tackle Big Dilemmas on sustainability
TV wildlife presenter and University of Exeter graduate Nick Baker has joined top academics to launch a project which seeks to tackle today’s complex sustainability challenges.
University scheme ‘dramatically improved’ career prospects
University of Exeter graduate, Jason Williams, has recently landed a high-flying job with top service provider to the defence industry, Harmonic Limited.
A new perspective on Palestine in print
The boundaries between professional historiography, moral commitment and fiction have been re-examined in new publications on the troubled land of Israel and Palestine.
Intrepid researchers heading to Antarctica
Two researchers from the University of Exeter will be braving temperatures of -30C as they head to Antarctica to carry out important research on one of the world’s largest ice sheets.
International students join the Christmas spirit
Pulling Christmas crackers, wearing silly hats and tucking into mince pies, turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, parsnips and even Brussels sprouts are some of the delights of an English Christmas dinner.
New portrait of former University of Exeter Chancellor
A portrait painting of the former Chancellor of the University of Exeter, the late Lord Alexander of Weedon has been unveiled at a special ceremony in Exeter.
Beetroot juice could help people live more active lives
New research into the health benefits of beetroot juice suggests it’s not only athletes who can benefit from its performance enhancing properties – its physiological effects could help the elderly or people with heart or lung-conditions enjoy more active lives.
Cinema shows of Christmas past
Well before the invention of cinema, different types of moving and projected images were the height of sophistication for an evening’s entertainment.
Finding new ways to tackle environmental diseases
Researchers at the University of Exeter have developed a new approach to studying potentially deadly disease-causing bacteria which could help speed up the process of finding vaccines.
Exeter astrophysicist honoured with top prize
An expert in studying distant planets at the University of Exeter has been awarded the highest prize for physics in France.
Professor honoured by election to Academia Europaea
Professor David Stephenson from the Mathematics Research Institute at the University of Exeter has been elected to become a member of the prestigious Academia Europaea.
