Influence of sea-ice loss on Arctic warming is shaped by varying temperatures in the Pacific Ocean
The crucial role that sea-ice loss plays in rapid Arctic warming is regulated by variable climate patterns taking place in the Pacific Ocean, a pioneering new study has found.
Pioneering spin-out company secures major investment
A pioneering Bioscience spin-out company founded by experts from the University of Exeter has secured a major investment to help develop the business.
A new mobile phone app for grassroots mapping
Exeter academics have created an app which could help aid humanitarian rescue work in disaster-struck regions by using geographic data to map landscapes.
Ground-breaking images of nearby star give new insight into Sun’s infancy
Pioneering new research that has provided close-up pictures of a nearby star has given a fascinating insight into how the Sun may have behaved billions of years ago.
Exeter Engineering student wins top prize for wave energy research
A University of Exeter Renewable Energy doctoral student focusing on wave energy has claimed first prize and £1,200 at an international conference.
Residents invited to join Exeter archaeologists in unearthing Devon's past
Budding archaeologists will have the opportunity to help unearth Devon's Roman past on a University of Exeter excavation this summer.
Academics celebrated in annual student awards
The University of Exeter’s best lecturers were recognised by students at an annual celebratory awards ceremony.
Exeter and Fudan to launch double degree programmes in Economics
A new double degree programme offered by the University of Exeter and Fudan University will give students access to business and economics expertise from the East and the West.
Sonic net could save birds and aircraft, study suggests
Introducing a noise net around airfields that emits sound levels equivalent to those of a conversation in a busy restaurant could prevent collisions between birds and aircraft.
Air power now weapon of choice
Air power has become the weapon of choice for Western politicians because it causes maximum destruction with the minimum of commitment.
Researchers win major grant to lead Indian water management project
Three engineering experts from Exeter have been awarded £334,000 to participate in an international partnership project enhancing the management of water resources in South Asia.
Dementia researchers tell their story on BBC’s Horizon
Researchers from the University of Exeter will appear on BBC Two’s flagship science strand Horizon this week.
Exeter leads European collaboration on student exchange and employability
Students from the University with an interest in working in nature conservation and biodiversity will have the opportunity to do field work in Portugal and Hungary.
Surfers against Sewage chief opens celebratory public lecture series
The head of leading marine conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage, Hugo Tagholm, will be delivering a public lecture at the University of Exeter Medical School.
Conversion courses to provide new opportunities for non-engineering graduates
MSc programmes in Civil, Structural and Water Engineering starting in September 2016.
Exeter marine plastics expert to advise parliamentary select committee
A University of Exeter expert on marine pollution will be giving advice to a cross-party committee of MPs at the Palace of Westminster in London today (Monday).
Exeter teams celebrate success at the British Medical Journal Awards
Two Exeter teams have been recognised for excellence in healthcare and research at the coveted British Medical Journal (BMJ) Awards in London on 5th May.
PhD research celebrated at showcase
The diverse research projects undertaken by PhD students at the University of Exeter Medical School was celebrated at a dynamic showcase and networking event last week.
Pint of Science Exeter to take local science breakthroughs to city pubs
Experts from the University of Exeter and the Met Office will bring their research out of the laboratory and into city watering holes.
BioBlitz returns for another action-packed day
Badgers, dragonflies and robins are just a selection of the species that can be observed at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus for the annual BioBlitz day.
Medical School researchers recognised among UK’s best
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has recognised another researcher at the University of Exeter Medical School.
Conservation laws need reshaping to protect sea turtles, research finds
Researchers call for socio-economic influences to be factored into future protection policies
Mysterious mounds created by earthworms
Mysterious spectacular mounds found in the earth in tropical wetlands in South America are created by earthworms, researchers have found.
Forthcoming EU referendum events at the University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is hosting several events in the build up to the all-important European Union referendum on June 23.
Future South West lawyers to benefit from £1m programme
More aspiring lawyers from non-privileged homes in the South West will benefit from a pioneering initiative designed to widen access to the legal profession.
Survey aims to understand why South West GPs are leaving their jobs
A new research project sets out to understand why some GPs are leaving their jobs to take early retirement or career breaks.
Exeter launches Extreme Medicine Masters programme
Masters programme to equip healthcare professionals to practise medicine in the world’s most remote and challenging environments has been launched.
Tiny ocean organism has big role in climate regulation
Scientists have discovered that a tiny, yet plentiful, ocean organism is playing an important role in the regulation of the Earth’s climate.
For cells, some shapes are easier to swallow than others
Scientists have probed the process that allows cells to swallow up particles, finding that some shapes are easier to swallow than others.
Exeter graduate start-up to revolutionise language learning
A University of Exeter graduate has devised a technique that could revolutionise language learning for children by making it as easy as reading a story.
Citizen science game is “Big Brother for bugs”
A citizen science website game akin to “big brother for crickets” allows participants to take part in important hands-on research using insects.
University placed 35th globally in latest influential rankings
The University of Exeter has reinforced its position amongst the leading universities both nationally and internationally, according to the latest influential global rankings.
Pregnant mothers may shield unborn young from damage and risk their own mortality
Mammals can protect their unborn young from harmful chemicals in their blood even at the expense of their own survival odds.
Future of Europe seen through lens of Humanities at London Global Conversation
With June’s referendum bringing the debate about Britain’s future in the EU centre stage, academics from the University of Exeter will consider the issues in light of current research at a special event in London.
Too much sex causes genitals to change shape, beetle study shows
Sexual conflict between males and females can lead to changes in the shape of their genitals, according to research on burying beetles.
New £1M facility to reveal the secrets of marine microbial communities one member at a time
University of Exeter and Plymouth Marine Laboratory have unveiled a state of the art facility for the study of environmental microbes.
Archaeologists give school children a taste of ancient bread making
Archaeologists from the University of Exeter will be taking the art of Roman bread-baking into two Devon schools next week as part of a community initiative to engage young people in their local ancient heritage.
Stuart era brought to life for pupils
In the year of Queen Elizabeth’s ninetieth birthday, research by the universities of Exeter and Oxford reveals the dramatic paths to power taken by her predecessors in a far more turbulent period of British history.
Crucial interaction between fire and mankind explored in new research
A pioneering team of international researchers have devised a ‘manifesto for fire science’ to explore the pivotal relationship that exists between mankind and fire, on a global stage.
Students in Exeter encouraged to register to vote in EU referendum
Many students in Exeter risk not being able to vote in the forthcoming EU referendum, according to a new poll.
Exeter subjects secure top 10 positions in latest Guardian rankings
A wide range of subjects at the University of Exeter have secured top 10 positions in this year’s Guardian rankings.
Exercise helps you live longer, evidence shows
Exercise is associated with a longer life in patients with heart failure, according to research by the University of Exeter Medical School.
Women scientists bring their subject to life on Exeter streets
Female academics from the University of Exeter, the Met Office and beyond will tackle some of the world’s biggest questions in a fun and engaging way when Soapbox Science hits the streets of Exeter.
City’s most famous trees honoured in new book and map
The history of Exeter’s most important and loved trees will be uncovered as part of a new project to record the impact of huge cedars or blossoming hilltop hawthorns on the city.
Exeter researchers to lead two major projects on past and future climate change
Scientists at the University of Exeter will be leading two major multi-million pound world-class research projects.
ISIS propaganda collected in real time
University of Exeter experts will collect large amounts of propaganda put on the internet by Islamic State terrorists in real time to understand how it radicalises people.
Engineering students showcase their wares to industry experts
Budding engineers at the University of Exeter showcased a range of innovative projects to industry experts at a special event.
University of Exeter academic to advise US Government
A University of Exeter expert will advise the US Government and policy makers around the world on warfare after being appointed to a prestigious new role.
Exeter engineering expert leads research to pioneer new type of gel for food and home care industries
A materials scientist from the University of Exeter has been awarded a substantial research grant to pioneer a new type of gel.
Family secrets of Powderham Castle revealed
University of Exeter experts are helping the Earl and Countess of Devon uncover fascinating new insights into the long history of their family by examining centuries-old documents at Powderham Castle.
City birds are less afraid of litter says Exeter researcher
Urban birds are less afraid of litter than their country cousins according to a new study co-authored by a University of Exeter academic.
