Mine’s a pint…. Of science
A festival which pulls science out of the lab and into the pub is coming to Exeter for the first time.
Grant success for University of Exeter researchers at Cornwall’s Wave Hub
University of Exeter researchers are part of the biodiversity research team of a new EUR 17 million EU Horizon 2020 funded project
Exhibition on campus showcases creativity of students, staff and alumni
A showcase of shortlisted entries to the Paddon Award, a cross- arts competition for University of Exeter students, staff and alumni is on display in the University Reception area on the Streatham Campus.
New online resource to explore fashion in Thomas Hardy's writing
A new online facility has been developed by the University of Exeter and Dorset County Museum to catalogue references to clothing in Thomas Hardy’s writing and the time in which he lived.
Artwork highlights recycling issues
A special exhibition featuring artwork created from found objects has gone on display at a recycling centre in Exeter.
Graphene holds key to unlocking creation of wearable electronic devices
Ground-breaking research has successfully created the world’s first truly electronic textile, using the wonder material Graphene.
Historian contributes to new TV programme on Churchill
A University of Exeter historian is part of a brand new TV programme about Sir Winston Churchill on the Discovery Channel.
Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide makes trees use water more efficiently
The increase in atmospheric CO2 concentration has allowed trees across Europe to use their available water resources more efficiently, new research has shown.
New collection celebrates Cornish poet Jack Clemo
Jack Clemo, a writer whose work focused on the dramatic landscape of the china clay mining region near St Austell in Cornwall, is being celebrated in a new volume of poetry.
Suitcases travel around Cornish landmarks
An exciting project that will unearth the stories, traditions and histories connected with landmarks throughout Cornwall has been launched this month.
Mining pollution alters fish genetics in south west England
Pollution from historic mining activities in south west England has led to a reduction in genetic diversity of brown trout.
Spanish Ambassador attends Hispanic conference in Exeter
The University hosted a prestigious visit from the Spanish Ambassador, as part of the 60th anniversary events surrounding the formation of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland.
Sign up for health research on Clinical Trials Day
The public will be invited to get involved with medical research and show their love for scientific advances during an event in Exeter to mark International Clinical Trials Day.
Research through the arts initiative breaks new ground in Exeter
An Arts Council England funded project called Exeter Enquires aims to engage a wider public in the innovative work and practise of academic-artistic collaboration.
Ecosystem management that ignores ‘taboo tradeoffs’ is likely to fail
Research published today recommends a new approach to the difficult tradeoffs that environmental managers face when choosing between environmental sustainability and profitability.
Exeter bioscientist awarded prestigious European Research Council Consolidator Grant
Dr Ivana Gudelj from Biosciences has been awarded a European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant worth €2 million over the next 5 years.
English student wins prestigious American Ambassador's Award
A national competition for the best undergraduate essay on any aspect of the American experience has been won by a University of Exeter, Humanities student.
Study highlights ways to boost weather and climate predictions
Long range weather forecasts and climate change projections could be significantly boosted by advances in our understanding of the relationship between layers of the Earth’s atmosphere - the stratosphere and troposphere.
New camera technology reveals body's hidden secrets
A dramatic way of seeing magnified parts of the human body is now possible through cutting edge filming technology. The BREATH project uses extreme slow motion and close up filming techniques to explore the ageing human body as a new landscape.
More than £500,000 to fund dementia research at Exeter
More than half a million pounds of new cutting-edge research which aims to advance us towards a dementia cure and improve dementia care has been awarded to the University of Exeter Medical School by Alzheimer’s Society.
Musical microbes to form part of permanent exhibition at Eden
A unique soundscape created through interpreting the sounds of bacterial molecules in the human body will form part of a new exhibition at the Eden Project.
University of Exeter placed 6 in UK, 8 in Europe and 34 globally in latest influential rankings
The CWTS Leiden Ranking 2015, published today, has placed the University of Exeter sixth in the UK, eighth in Europe and top 40 in the world. The University also rose 24 places since 2014 in the overall rankings.
University of Exeter scientists receive Epilepsy Research UK research grant
University of Exeter scientists have received grant worth almost £150,000 to fund their crucial research, which could revolutionise epilepsy is diagnosed.
Sculpture is shimmering vision on Streatham Campus
A kaleidoscopic sculpture providing optical illusions is now located outside The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum on University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus.
University of Exeter and UKTI launch innovative internship programme
The University of Exeter and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) have teamed up to bring talented Exeter student interns and businesses in the South West together.
Asian family research answers questions on fatty acid in brain
New research conducted in a rural community in Pakistan highlights the crucial role that essential fatty acids play in human brain growth and function.
Climate engineering may save coral reefs, study shows
Geoengineering of the climate may be the only way to save coral reefs from mass bleaching, according to new research.
Think you know your cat? New study suggests not
Study finds pet owners reluctant to face up to their cats’ kill count
Guardian ranking means Exeter now top 10 in all UK league tables
The University of Exeter has been ranked as one of the top 10 UK universities in the influential Guardian University Guide 2016.
On the trail of the clever snail
Animals, like humans, excel at some tasks but not others according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.
Magna Carta experienced through Exeter's medieval law trail
In celebration of the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta a sponsored 10km walk around Exeter’s legal sites on 3 June at 5pm, is being organised by the South West Legal Support Trust with assistance from the University of Exeter’s School of Law and the Devon and Somerset Law Society.
