News archive

January 2010

South West businesses and academics join forces to generate power

Business professionals and researchers will gather in Cornwall on 8 January to identify opportunities to get involved with developing wave and tidal energy in the South West.

Exeter hits the big screen

Dr John Sealey, film lecturer at the University of Exeter will be showing one of his films at a major exhibition in London which explores cultural diversity in contemporary society.

Coral can recover from climate change damage

A study by the University of Exeter provides the first evidence that coral reefs can recover from the devastating effects of climate change.

Study confirms Bisphenol A link to disease in adults

Researchers from the University of Exeter and Peninsula Medical School have found more evidence for a link between Bisphenol A exposure (BPA, a chemical commonly used in plastic food containers) and cardiovascular disease.

Exeter geographer helps generate sense of belonging

A geographer on the University of Exeter's Cornwall Campus is helping shape a series of arts projects designed to generate a sense of community belonging.

100 new PhD funding opportunities at Exeter

The University of Exeter will be awarding funding for over 100 new PhD places for 2010.

Governor of the Bank of England lays foundations of new Business School Building

As part of a 24 hour visit to the University Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England, laid the foundation stone of the new Business School extension.

Stain repellent chemical linked to thyroid disease in adults

A study by the University of Exeter and the Peninsula Medical School for the first time links thyroid disease with human exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).

Northern Lights author shines in the South West

Whitbread award-winning author Philip Pullman will speak at the University of Exeter about the ways in which we read, and the connection between stories and pictures. 

Golding treasures mapped

Cornwall’s most famous literary son, Sir William Golding, left unpublished at his death in 1993 a number of writings, including novels, a piece of science fiction, and extensive notes towards an autobiography.

African leaders master on-line degree

Two very special graduates received their degrees at the University of Exeter on 23 January.

National Skills Academy for Construction launched at Exeter

The National Skills Academy for Construction based on the University’s Streatham campus has been officially launched by Secretary of State for Culture & Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw.

New Research leads focus on anti-Muslim hate crime

A new report launched today 28 January reveals the trends behind underreported violence against Muslims in London.