At the University of Exeter, our research is breaking down barriers. Unconstrained by discipline, our academics are combining their areas of expertise to find solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges.
Working with international institutions, organisations, policy makers and businesses, we're harnessing the power of collaboration to bring about positive change. Our expertise is reshaping human health, global societies and our planet with the united goal of creating a positive future for all.
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Member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's leading group of research-intensive universities
Top 30 in the world for our progress towards delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the 2025 THE Impact Rankings
More than 99% of our research is rated of international quality* with 12 of our subjects in the Top 10 for world-leading impact**
Home to the UK’s top five most influential climate scientists and the only UK climate scientist to secure a place in the global top five (Reuters Hot List)
*Research rated 4*+ 3*+2* in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021)
**Based on ranking for 4* impact in REF 2021
We're working around the clock to find solutions to the climate emergency and environmental crisis.
Globally recognised as having a leading influence in this sphere, we are home to a team of over 1,500 researchers and professionals working across climate change and the environment, with research strengths spanning areas including the circular economy, healthier oceans, and positive tipping points.
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We're transforming public health whilst redefining the limits of human potential.
Advancing health at every age, we collaborate across healthcare, industry and the public to translate cutting-edge research - in areas such as antimicrobial resistance, child mental health, dementia and diabetes - into real-world innovations. This work aligns with our sport science expertise, pushing the boundaries of elite athleticism in partnership with top international athletes.
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We believe that a positive future is one in which everyone is a member of a fair, just and inclusive society.
Our data-driven research breaks down boundaries to bring together leading academics from across business, economics, humanities, law and social sciences. Together, our experts are driving meaningful change in areas such as evidence-based justice, social inequalities and sustainable food systems.
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