Study projects

College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Subject Project
Engineering & Physics
  • Develop water savings solutions for Cornwall House and beyond.
  • Conduct energy surveys of University buildings.
Mathematics and Computer Science   
  • Create sustainability infographics to communicate performance information around water, energy and waste.
  • Explore a best practice approach to Sustainable IT for the University of Exeter.
Renewable Energy
  • Conduct a review of renewable energy options at the University.
  • Assess the performance of low carbon technologies that have been installed at the Exeter campuses.

College of Humanities

 Subject Project
English, Media and Drama
  • Evaluate the cohesion and tone of language that refers to sustainability in reports and strategies.
  • Create "How to" sustainability films for the University website.
  • Produce a short film illustrating the University's sustainability credentials.
  • Design and deliver a public performance piece to communicate key sustainability messages.
Modern Languages
  • Produce environmental awareness literature in different languages.
Classics and Ancient History and Theology and Religion
  • Perspectives of sustainability through the lens of different religions.
  • Evaluate of the role of cultures in sustainability practices on our campuses.
Archaeology
  • Archaeology of plastics on a local beach.

College of Life and Environmental

 Subject Project
Biosciences
  • Develop a plan for the University's nectar highway.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of biodiversity interventions in Reed Pond.
  • Conduct an assessment of pond health at Laver, Hoopern Valley and Taddiforde Valley ponds.
  • Evaluate the ecology of the Hoopern Valley.
Geography
  • Conduct waste audits at St Luke's and Streatham campuses.
  • Evaluate current perceptions of sustainability at the University amongst staff and students.
  • Evaluate the sustainability impacts of new IT technologies e.g. iPad, iPhone etc
Psychology
  • Outline a suite of engagement tools to encourage students to recycle.
  • Outline a suite of engagement tools to encourage students to save water.
  • Develop a mechanism for assessing staff awareness of, and engagement with, sustainability.
Sport and Health Sciences
  • Assess the health benefits to staff and students of active travel.

College of Social Sciences and International Studies

Subject Project
Arab and Islamic Studies
  • Perspectives of sustainability through the lens of different religions.
  • Evaluate the role of cultures in sustainability practices on our campuses.
Education
  • Design Education for Sustainability projects for primary and secondary school pupils.
Law
  • Conduct a review of the University's Environmental Legislation Register.
  • Conduct assessments of the University's compliance with environmental legislation.
Politics
  • Evaluate the impact of the Coalition Government's sustainability policies on the University of Exeter
Sociology
  • Evaluate the value-action gap for student recycling and identify opportunities to overcome this.
Philosophy
  • Explore different value systems that could drive or challenge sustainability at the University.

Business School

 Subject Project
Accounting, Finance and Economics
  • Evaluate the real cost of carbon at the University (integrated accounting).
Management (and Tourism)
  • Evaluate the benefits of sustainability to enhance tourism offerings at the University.
Leadership
  • Evaluate leadership strategies for embedding sustainability across the University.