University and health trusts collaborating to accelerate genomic testing
Academics and clinicians across Devon and Cornwall are collaborating and innovating to improve testing capacity for COVID-19.
Plant root hairs ‘unrecognized heroes’ that hold the soil together, research shows.
The tiny hairs found on plant roots play a pivotal role in helping reduce soil erosion, a new study has found.
Newly discovered letters shed new light on Thomas Hardy’s “genuine love match” second marriage
Newly discovered letters show Thomas Hardy’s second wife’s joy and happiness at her marriage, and her sadness and loneliness after his death.
‘Tequila’ powered biofuels could be used for transport fuel and hand sanitizer, research shows
The agave plant - which is used to make tequila – could be the key ingredient to unlocking a new way of producing environmentally-friendly transport fuel and hand sanitizer, new research has found.
New director for Environment and Sustainability Institute
Professor Jane Wills has been chosen as the new director of the Environment and Sustainability Institute
Exeter researchers discover a novel chemistry to protect our crops from fungal disease
Pathogenic fungi pose a huge and growing threat to global food security.
Global study shows how marine species respond as oceans warm
A global analysis of over 300 marine species spanning more than 100 years, shows that mammals, plankton, fish, plants and seabirds have been changing in abundance as our climate warms.
Self-care for ministers and providing clear information for parishioners essential to help church communities experiencing trauma due to Coronavirus, new advice says
Ensuring ministers look after their physical and mental health and providing clear information for parishioners is key to helping church communities cope with the trauma of coronavirus, new advice says.
Exeter genomics scientists to battle spread of coronavirus
Scientists and clinicians in Exeter are part of a £20 million investment to unlock the secrets of COVID-19.
Funding appeal launched for potential Covid-19 test
A funding appeal has been launched to help fast-track the development of a “pocket laboratory” that carries out quick, accurate and cost-effective blood tests that could revolutionise how health professionals track, trace and monitor the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19.
Electric cars better for climate in 95% of the world
Fears that electric cars could actually increase carbon emissions are unfounded in almost all parts of the world, new research shows.
Mysterious bone circles made from the remains of mammoths reveal clues about Ice Age
Mysterious bone circles made from the remains of dozens of mammoths have revealed clues about how ancient communities survived Europe’s ice age.
Ship noise hampers crab camouflage
Colour-changing crabs struggle to camouflage themselves when exposed to noise from ships, new research shows.
Exeter appoints Professor Zhongdong Wang as Pro-Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean for CEMPS
Professor Zhongdong Wang has been appointed as the new Pro-Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean at the University of Exeter’s College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
Exeter subjects ranked amongst the world’s best, according to influential league table
Subjects across the Arts and Sciences at the University of Exeter have been recognised as being amongst the very best worldwide, in the latest influential global league table.
Ocean changes almost starved life of oxygen
Chemical changes in the oceans more than 800 million years ago almost destroyed the oxygen-rich atmosphere that paved the way for complex life on Earth, new research suggests.
Early worm lost lower limbs for tube-dwelling lifestyle
Scientists have discovered the earliest known example of an animal evolving to lose body parts it no longer needed.
Seagulls favour food humans have handled
Seagulls favour food that has been handled by humans, new research shows.
World-leading plastics research team collect Queen’s Anniversary prize
Prince Charles has awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education to a team at the University of Exeter.
Jet stream not getting ‘wavier’ despite Arctic warming
Rapid Arctic warming has not led to a “wavier” jet stream around the mid-latitudes in recent decades, pioneering new research has shown.
World-class musician Nitin Sawhney to star in ‘Creative Dialogues’ event
One of the most important musicians of his generation will give a fascinating new insight into his influential and innovative work, during a special event at the University of Exeter.
Trial finds benefits to people and wildlife from beavers living wild in English countryside
A major five-year study into the impacts of beavers on the English countryside has concluded that the water-living mammals can bring measurable benefits to people and wildlife.
University of Exeter wins £4 million extension for health and housing project
The University of Exeter has announced that it has been awarded £4 million in further funding to continue with a project researching technology, health and housing in Cornwall.
Power of older people could save villages
Older people could hold the key to revitalising rural communities, researchers say.
Fundraising campaign hits target one year early
£60 million raised to support students and research at Exeter
£1.2 million USA grant to investigate psychosis in Alzheimer’s disease
Funding expected to total £1.2 million ($1,566,874) over four years from the USA’s National Institutes of Health (NIH) will help Exeter academics advance understanding about the underlying biological mechanisms leading to some people with Alzheimer’s disease developing psychosis.
Anxiety-suffering sons of the gentry suffered from emotional turmoil, letters show
Younger sons of the gentry faced so much emotional turmoil from having to make their own way in the world they suffered from anxiety, research shows.
Ceremony marks handover of Exeter’s new VSimulators facility
Distinguished guests have gathered to participate in a special ceremony, to mark the handover of a new building that will house the University of Exeter’s pioneering VSimulators experimental facility.
Zoo improvements should benefit all animals
Zoo improvements should benefit all animals and include a wide range of “enrichment” techniques, researchers say.
Tougher start could help captive-bred game birds
Tougher early lives could help captive-bred game birds develop survival skills for adulthood in the wild, new research suggests.
Cutting road transport pollution could help plants grow
Cutting emissions of particular gases could improve conditions for plants, allowing them to grow faster and capture more carbon, new research suggests.
Turtle tracking reveals key feeding grounds
Loggerhead turtles feed in the same places year after year – meaning key locations should be protected, researchers say.
Perception of when its acceptable to sacrifice one person to save a larger group led by cultural differences, research shows
Cultural differences play a pivotal role in how people in different parts of the world perceive when it is acceptable to sacrifice one person to save a larger group, new research has shown.
Arctic sea ice can’t ‘bounce back’
Arctic sea ice cannot “quickly bounce back” if climate change causes it to melt, new research suggests.
Atlantic circulation collapse could cut British crop farming
Crop production in Britain will fall dramatically if climate change causes the collapse of a vital pattern of ocean currents, new research suggests.
Plant life expanding in the Everest region
Plant life is expanding in the area around Mount Everest, and across the Himalayan region, new research shows.
BBC’s Frank Gardner to feature in University of Exeter event celebrating languages and international cultures
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner will be the guest of honour at a special University of Exeter event which celebrates languages and cultures around the world.
Members of University of Exeter community celebrating recognition in New Year’s Honours
Members of the University of Exeter community are celebrating their achievements being recognised in the New Year Honour’s list.
New Vice-Chancellor appointed for University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is pleased to announce that Professor Lisa Roberts will be taking up the post of Vice-Chancellor in September 2020 following the retirement of Professor Sir Steve Smith.
Motor neurone disease linked to cholesterol imbalance in cells
Scientists have developed a new theory on the underlying cause of motor neurone disease, which could lead to more accurate diagnosis for patients and new treatments.
Exeter joins Venice International University Consortium
Exeter has joined a prestigious international consortium comprising of 20 of some of the world’s leading universities, it has been announced.
Magic Lanterns, Movement and Mental Wellbeing key themes for new Arts & Culture Fellowships
Magic lanterns, movement and mental wellbeing are among the key topics to be explored through between academics and artists.
One of the great marathon runners of all time honoured by the University of Exeter
One of the great marathon runners of all time, Eliud Kipchoge, will be honoured at the University of Exeter's Winter Graduation ceremony this weekend.
Families ‘Diving home for Christmas’ come together for festive fun event
Families from across the South West were given a fascinating and inspirational insight into what it takes for scientists to be ‘diving home for Christmas’ during a special festive event.
University of Exeter signs Global Climate Letter and halts investments in fossil fuel companies
The University of Exeter is one of nearly 250 higher and further education institutions who have signed a Global Climate Letter which will be presented at COP25 in Madrid on Friday 6th December and on Thursday 12th December during a UN event on Climate Change Education.
Newly appointed Mireille Gillings Fellows will develop future women leaders in health science
The University of Exeter has appointed three Mireille Gillings Professorial Fellows in Health Innovation.
Lights on fishing nets save turtles and dolphins
Placing lights on fishing nets reduces the chances of sea turtles and dolphins being caught by accident, new research shows.
Experts find first archaeological evidence of Christianity in Bahrain
Experts have found the first archaeological evidence showing Christianity was practised in Bahrain, a discovery which sheds light on a missing part of the country’s history.
Global carbon emissions increase but rate has slowed
Global carbon emissions are set to grow more slowly in 2019, with a decline in coal burning offset by strong growth in natural gas and oil use worldwide.
Sounds of the past give new hope for coral reef restoration
Young fish can be drawn to degraded coral reefs by loudspeakers playing the sounds of healthy reefs, according to new research published today in Nature Communications.
University of Exeter’s world-leading plastics research wins Queen’s Anniversary Prize
The University of Exeter has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education for the pivotal role it has played to expose the devastating effect that plastics pollution has on the health of humans and wildlife.
Nine climate tipping points now “active”, warn scientists
More than half of the climate tipping points identified a decade ago are now “active”, a group of leading scientists have warned.
Growing length of manifestos casts new light on electioneering history
From a modest 150 words to the length of a children’s book – the number of words used by politicians in their election manifestos has grown substantially in the past century, new research shows.
University experts feature in prestigious ranking of world’s most influential scientists
Leading climate, environment and health academics from the University of Exeter have been recognised as being amongst the world’s most influential researchers, according to a prestigious new ranking.
Bean tree plan to protect Amazon
Amazon deforestation could be slowed by planting bean trees that would keep soils fertile and help smallholders make a living.
Inter-microbial warfare may help overcome fungal infection
A new £2.7 million research programme will investigate whether a ‘nanoweapon’ could be deployed in the global battle against deadly fungal infections.
Staring at seagulls could save your chips
Staring at seagulls makes them less likely to steal your food, new research shows.
