Research news and events
Researchers at the University of Exeter have found a statistical link between pneumonia in older people and a group of medicines commonly used to neutralise stomach acid in people with heartburn or stomach ulcers. Although Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are still a valuable group of medicines, research is indicating that PPIs are not as completely safe for older people as previously thought.
Latest news
Exeter social scientists honoured by Academy
Three leading social scientists from the University of Exeter have been bestowed with a prestigious Fellowship from the Academy of Social Sciences.
£1m toolkit to calculate economic value of urban greenspace
£1m is being invested in an online toolkit designed to empower cities and developers to accurately assess the multiple benefits of green infrastructure, so as to make informed policy and business decisions.
Wartime hospital past of Exeter landmark building commemorated
The First World War hospital past of one of Exeter’s landmark buildings and the contribution of doctors and nurses who worked there will be commemorated.
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- Exeter professor honoured by Chinese university
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Latest events
Humanities PGR Conference 2018
College of Humanities PGR Conference
Plymouth Marine Laboratory - University of Exeter Research Day 2018
Scaling up Public Engagement with Research: Building a Global Citizen Engagement Network
Clinical Education Seminar - Tim Swanwick Health Education England
