New support to put history, theology and archaeology back on the curriculum in Georgia
Teachers in Georgia are being given expert help to put history, archaeology and theology back on the curriculum and address a chronic shortage of curators and archaeologists following the fall of communism.
Exeter student wins undergraduate essay prize
A student who was at the University of Exeter last year as part of the Study Abroad scheme has won the British Society for the History of Mathematics undergraduate essay prize.
OPERA consortium receives Yoshio Masuda prize
The H2020 OPERA project has received the Yoshio Masuda prize.
Global rankings rate Exeter in top 200 of world universities
The University of Exeter has remained in the top 200 of universities worldwide in a respected global league table released today, 5 September 2017.
High-flying ducks cross Himalayas
A high-flying duck species reaches altitudes of up to 6,800 metres (22,000 feet) to cross the Himalayas, new research shows.
Exeter team brief government on threats to coastal communities
University of Exeter scientists have been commissioned by the Government to write a briefing paper on the health and wellbeing of people living in coastal cities, towns and villages.
Community support for protection of the Great Barrier Reef
Who cares about the Great Barrier Reef? Many people, according to a paper published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
University campuses up for People’s Choice Awards
Three University of Exeter campuses are among the nominees in a vote for the UK’s favourite green spaces.
Tourist attractions set to be transformed by virtual reality and digital technology
Historic attractions in Britain and France are set to be transformed as experts work to use virtual reality and digital technology to revolutionise the way visitors experience the historic locations.
Cold region ‘tipping point’ now inevitable
The decline of cold regions called periglacial zones is now inevitable due to climate change, researchers say.
University of Exeter trees remove pollution equivalent to emissions from 798 family cars
The thousands of trees at the University of Exeter remove pollution equivalent to emissions from 798 family cars from the atmosphere every year, research shows.
University of Exeter shortlisted for five “Oscars of higher education”
The University of Exeter has been shortlisted for five Times Higher Education awards across a range of categories in arts and science, a greater number than any other university this year.
Variation in genetic risk explains which people develop type 1 diabetes in later life
Having certain genetic variants could explain why people can develop type 1 diabetes at markedly different ages, including later in life, says new University of Exeter research being presented at this year’s annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Lisbon, Portugal (11-15 Sept).
Ancient tree reveals cause of spike in Arctic temperature
A tree preserved in a New Zealand peat swamp for 30,000 years has revealed new information about the last ice age.
University of Exeter named as one of the top 100 places in the world to study and research arts and humanities
The University of Exeter has been named as one of the top 100 places in the world to study and research arts and humanities in the 2018 Times Higher Education Arts and humanities subject ranking, published today.
Exeter to play host to first South West Translation Festival
Authors, language experts, a “Spectacular Translation Machine” and a typewriter called Adélaïde will be the stars of Exeter’s first Translation Festival this month.
Project develops next generation of offshore renewable energy technology
World-leading researchers from the University of Exeter will collaborate with counterparts in China on a pioneering new project to develop the next generation of offshore renewable energy (ORE) technologies.
£2.85m for first PhD programme to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Exeter is one of 16 universities involved in a new PhD programme to tackle antimicrobial resistance.
Glass buoys to speak up for fishing communities
Sea shanties and fishermen’s voices feature in a new art exhibit designed to give a voice to marginalised fishing communities.
University and Exeter Chiefs to offer rugby PhD
The University of Exeter has teamed up with Exeter Chiefs rugby club to fund a PhD study into the injury risks facing young rugby players.
Educationalists and academics explore how young people engage with history of the two world wars
Educationalists and academics from around the world gathered to discuss the latest research and practical experiences around the way young people engage with the complex histories of the First and Second world wars, including the Holocaust.
New hopes for limiting warming to 1.5°C
Significant emission reductions are required to achieve one of the key goals of the Paris Agreement, and limit the increase in global average temperatures to 1.5°C.
St Pauls inquiry could have prevented 1981 riots, research suggests
A full public inquiry into the 1980 Bristol riots could have prevented similar widespread violence which took place around Britain a year later, a new study suggests.
£500,000 for dementia brain research at Exeter
Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) has announced more than £500,000 in funding for researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School to advance understanding of how dementia affects the brain.
Study finds GPs are unwilling to refer patients for bowel cancer checks
GPs can be reluctant to refer patients with symptoms of bowel cancer for further investigations, a study by the Universities of Birmingham and Exeter has found.
Can spending time in parks, woodlands and beaches improve our mental health?
A new study involving the University of Exeter will investigate whether spending time in green and blue spaces, such as parks and beaches, can have a positive effect on our long-term wellbeing and mental health.
New photographic exhibition celebrates impact of Indians on British life
Pictures of Queen Victoria with her favoured Munshi, Abdul Karim and Gandhi visiting female textile workers in Lancashire feature in a new exhibition which explores the impact of Indians on British life.
University of Exeter astronomy experts help create 360° VR exoplanet documentary
Budding astronomers and space enthusiasts can explore exotic worlds orbiting distant stars, thanks to a pioneering new VR documentary.
Fish have complex personalities, research shows
Tiny fish called Trinidadian guppies have individual “personalities”, new research shows.
Psychosis in Parkinson’s dementia: new treatment provides hope
New research involving King’s College London and the University of Exeter has highlighted the benefits of a promising new treatment which could relieve psychosis in thousands of people with dementia related to Parkinson’s disease.
Plastic pollution discovered on ice floes near the North Pole
Melting ice is releasing frozen plastic into the Arctic Ocean, as plastic waste flows towards the Pole.
Mining history of iconic cliff-scape at Perranporth set to be studied for the first time
Experts are studying the little-known mining history of the vulnerable cliffs overlooking the beach at Perranporth to show if the search for tin and copper in the area began in medieval or even prehistoric times.
Global companies attend Exeter careers fairs in China
Some of the world’s leading multi-national companies attended recruitment fairs in China to meet some of Exeter’s top graduates in the region.
Monkey island research station battered by Hurricane Maria
Researchers are working to restore a Puerto Rican research station and its nearby community following damage caused by Hurricane Maria.
Student cycles 500 miles to return to university
As many students used planes, trains and automobiles to return to university, one travelled hundreds of miles by pedal power.
Scientists move step towards “holy grail” of computing by creating brain-like photonic microchips
Scientists have made a crucial step towards unlocking the “holy grail” of computing – microchips that mimic the way the human brain works to store and process information.
Lord Mayor witnesses innovative maths and science curriculum at Exeter school
Exeter’s Lord Mayor has witnessed the innovative curriculum at an South West school which is leading the way in teaching science and maths.
Conservationists should harness ‘Hollywood effect’ to help wildlife
Researchers say conservation scientists could work with filmmakers to harness the “Hollywood effect”.
