News archive

June 2010

University of Exeter scientists create the first, comprehensive future weather predictions

Using existing UKCP09 (UK Climate Impacts Programme) data and the weather generator produced by Newcastle University and the University of East Anglia, scientists from the Centre for Energy and the Environment have created the first comprehensive future weather files that include a realistic representation of wind speed and direction.

Social impacts of mining at home and abroad

The University of Exeter’s, Camborne School of Mines, hosted visitors from Europe who carry out research on the social impacts of mining. 

Fires in Amazon challenge emission reduction programme

Fire occurrence rates in the Amazon have increased in 59% of areas with reduced deforestation and risks cancelling part of the carbon savings achieved by UN measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and degradation.

Big Brother in the wild

Tracing the success of individual wild insects in leaving descendants is now possible according to new research by University of Exeter biologists using a combination of digital video technology, tagging and DNA fingerprinting.

Exeter academics seeking experiences of the ‘marriage bar’

In order to better understand the history of discrimination against women, particularly in the workplace, two Exeter academics are investigating the impact of the ‘marriage bar’.

Cornish farming heritage project wins the lottery

A new project which traces Cornish farming and heritage from the late 19th century to the present day through photography, video, film and artefacts is being documented by researchers from the University of Exeter’s Cornish Audio Visual Archive (CAVA).

New research suggests climate change increases hazard risk in alpine regions

Climate change could cause increasing and unpredictable hazard risks in mountainous regions, according to a new study by the University of Exeter and Austrian researchers.

Why England keeps losing on penalties

Imaginative research may explain why England keeps losing in penalty shootouts – just in time for the World Cup 2010.

Students and staff pay their Respects

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Mark Overton and 30 student and staff volunteers represented the University at the 13th annual Exeter Respect Festival in Belmont Park.

West Side Story

Exeter University, in collaboration with the Exeter Northcott, will be performing the well-loved classic musical 'West Side Story' on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th June 2010.

Exeter lends comedy to ‘Rude Britannia’ exhibition

The main exhibition at Tate Britain this summer is ‘Rude Britannia: British Comic Art’, which includes Charlie Chaplin items loaned from the Bill Douglas Centre; the University of Exeter’s museum.

Another floral success for Gordon and the team

Long-serving member of the University estates staff Gordon Newton added to his success in the floral competition at the Devon County Show as part of the Campus Services team which won a Large Gold Medal.

End of term rubbish gets the boot

Rubbish accumulating on the street causes problems at the end of the summer term, as students may leave before the day of their last refuse collection.

Exeter helps Chiefs win scrum for rugby premiership promotion

Devon’s premier rugby club, Exeter Chiefs, are celebrating promotion to the Premiership for the first time in their 139 year history with help from the University of Exeter.

Mongoose traditions shed light on evolution of human culture

A groundbreaking study of banded mongooses in Uganda has shown even small-brained animals pass on traditions, giving a valuable insight into how complex human culture could have evolved.

Exeter supports rural inquiry into the future of upland communities

A recent inquiry has shown that the current support for hill farming is inadequate and will therefore be unable to sustain the English uplands, whose landscapes provide a wealth of natural and cultural assets.

University of Exeter welcomes faculty from the Indian Institute of Management - Bangalore

A delegation of four Professors and Associate Professors from the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore (IIM-B) visited the University of Exeter recently.

University announces Honorary Graduands for summer ceremonies

Key figures, from sporting heroes to scientists, will join more than 3000 students at the University of Exeter’s summer graduation ceremonies from 12 to 19 July.

Blast-proof curtain will reduce impact of bomb explosions

A new type of blast-proof curtain that gets thicker, not thinner, when stretched is being developed to provide better protection from the effects of bomb explosions.

University's Tennis Centre Celebrates 5th Anniversary

The University of Exeter’s Tennis Centre celebrated its five year anniversary by raising over £600 for Sports Relief.

Winning Duo

The University has picked up two prestigious awards in the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards.

Professor Roger Eston wins national award

Three lecturers at the University of Exeter have been honoured with prestigious national awards for their outstanding contribution to student learning experiences.

Turf-cutting celebrates work on Forum Project

A turf-cutting ceremony has taken place to celebrate the work getting underway on the Forum Project.

Battle of the sexes exists in the plant world too

A University of Exeter scientist has contributed to research which shows plants, like animals, also have a battle of the sexes when it comes to raising their offspring.