Make writing a positive experience and don’t force it, experts say
A team of experts at the University of Exeter have given their top tips for parents to support their children’s writing as they begin to return to school following more than two months of lockdown.
Exeter receives £1.2 million grant for pioneering new research hub
The University of Exeter has been awarded a grant of more than £1 million to create a new research hub to boost diagnosing and managing some of the world’s most debilitating long-term health conditions and antimicrobial infections.
£2.5 million award to fund new evidence review facility at Exeter
The University of Exeter has received £2.5 million to establish one of two evidence review facilities to assess quality of research.
Exeter dementia researchers take on 300km running challenge for Alzheimer’s Research UK
A group of eight dementia researchers from the University of Exeter are aiming to run over 301km to raise money for pioneering dementia research.
Efforts to speed up police digital forensic analysis must be more efficient, study shows
Efforts by police forces to speed up digital forensic analysis could lead to oversights in evidence gathering and interpretation, a new study warns.
Exeter in £14 million international consortium to improve obesity treatment and narrative
The University of Exeter has joined an international, research consortium which aims to improve how obese people will respond to treatment
Public relying on BBC news as source of information about coronavirus, analysis shows
News from the BBC about coronavirus has been shared significantly more on social media than articles from journalists in other organisations, new research suggests.
Research finds new genes contributing to severe childhood obesity
In the largest study of the genetics of childhood obesity, researchers have looked at why some children gain weight very easily.
Insurers should be willing to negotiate coronavirus claims to avoid courts being overwhelmed, study warns
Insurers should be open to negotiating coronavirus claims to avoid courts becoming overwhelmed with disputes, a new study warns.
Rivers help lock carbon from fires into oceans for thousands of years
The extent to which rivers transport burned carbon to oceans – where it can be stored for tens of millennia – is revealed in new research.
“Major gaps” in understanding how land-use changes affect the spread of diseases, researchers claim.
The quest to discover how new diseases – such as Covid-19 - emerge and spread in response to global land-use change assessed by researchers
Sustainable plastics vital for greener world
Creating sustainable plastics is vital for the future of our environment, a new report says.
“Unparalleled” discovery of ancient skeletons sheds light on mystery of when people started eating maize
The “unparalleled” discovery of remarkably well-preserved ancient skeletons in Central American rock shelters has shed new light on when maize became a key part of people’s diet on the continent.
Young Venezuelans distrust all politicians and mourn lost childhood, study shows
Young Venezuelans distrust politicians of all parties and are doubtful anyone can improve their daily lives or give them more opportunities, a new study shows.
2020 Volunteers of the Year named!
After a tough decision making process, the Alumni Volunteers of the Year for 2020 have been announced.
New test better predicts which babies will develop type 1 diabetes
A new approach to predicting which babies will develop type 1 diabetes moves a step closer to routine testing for newborns
Committed to researcher development
The University of Exeter has boosted support for our research community‘s development through signing internationally recognised declarations.
Sir Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor at the University for Exeter appointed to prestigious new role as International Education Champion from September 2020
Professor Sir Steve Smith, the current Vice-Chancellor at the University of Exeter has accepted a highly prestigious appointment with the UK government from September 2020.
Pinker flamingos more aggressive
Bright pink flamingos are more aggressive than paler rivals when fighting over food, new research shows.
Let's talk about money: Smartline supports financial wellbeing app
Smartline, the University of Exeter technology and wellbeing project, is supporting the development of a ground-breaking app
Replacing GDP with Gross Ecosystem Product reveals value of nature
Replacing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with a new “ecosystem” measure reveals the enormous value of the natural world, new research shows.
Exeter plays pivotal role in developing UK’s first fully electric-powered domestic ferry
The University of Exeter will play a pivotal role in a pioneering project designed to develop the UK’s first fully electric-powered domestic ferry.
Threats to global food security from emerging fungal crop pathogens
Amongst the world's most challenging problems is the need to feed an ever-growing global population sustainably.
Presence of airborne dust could signify increased habitability of distant planets, research shows
Scientists have expanded our understanding of potentially habitable planets orbiting distant stars by including a critical climate component – the presence of airborne dust.
Poems offer unique opportunity to spend time in the company of insects
People of all ages are being given the opportunity to spend time in the company of insects, through a series of fascinating new poems.
£1.4 million for genetics research on how obesity in pregnancy affects mother and baby
A new £1.4 million award from the Wellcome Trust will help researchers at the University of Exeter investigate pregnant mothers' obesity and health
Exeter professor joins Greta Thunberg to demand shift to low carbon economy
A prominent climate change academic newly appointed to the University of Exeter Business School has joined Greta Thunberg in demanding “immediate and deep shifts to the low carbon economy”.
Exeter retains position in top 200 in QS World University Rankings
The University of Exeter has retained its position inside the top 200 universities worldwide, according to the latest influential international league table.
Disadvantaged pupils could be unfairly penalised by coronavirus predicted grades, expert warns
This year’s system of using predicted grades to award A-level and GCSE results should be closely monitored to ensure it doesn’t unfairly penalise disadvantaged pupils, a social mobility expert has warned.
Tool developed to calculate our household ‘plastics footprint’
How much plastic do we really use, and can we live without it?
Warm springs increase risk of severe summer droughts
Warm and sunny springs – like the one just seen in the UK – can create conditions that pave the way for severe summer droughts, a new study has shown.
Virtual event in Cornwall explores link between art and the natural world
The distinctive relationship between art and the natural world will be explored during a special virtual event in Cornwall, to be held later this month.
‘Matador’ guppies trick predators
Trinidadian guppies behave like matadors, focusing a predator’s point of attack before dodging away at the last moment, new research shows.
Crop pathogens ‘remarkably adaptable’
Pathogens that attack agricultural crops show remarkable adaptability to new climates and new plant hosts, new research shows.
Oldest relative of ragworms and earthworms discovered
Scientists have discovered the oldest fossil that can be assigned to the living annelid worms, the group of animals that contains earthworms, leeches and many different forms in the ocean including polychaetes (such as ragworms and lugworms).
Innovative programme where children use their own voice to improve reading open for more participants
An innovative education programme which helps children improve their reading by using the sound of their own voice is open for more participants.
Online exhibition and new book celebrates art made by people living with dementia
An art project involving people living with dementia has led to a book as well as an art exhibition that has been moved online to be enjoyed by all.
Genetics could help diagnose diabetes in Indians, study shows
A new way of using genetics to diagnose diabetes could pave the way for better diagnosis and treatment in Indians, new research has concluded.
How virtual reality takes the ‘work’ out of workouts
If you want to exercise harder, enjoy it more and feel it less, pull on a VR headset and plug in some upbeat tunes, leading sport scientists say in their latest study.
Appetite for fast fashion goes out of style when people learn about impact of mass-produced clothing, study shows
Learning in groups how to make, mend and modify clothing reduces the appetite for fast fashion, a new study shows.
“Living prospectus week” allows future students to experience University of Exeter virtually
Potential university students unable to tour universities to make decisions about their future are flocking online to innovative “virtual prospectuses”, lectures and advice sessions.
Product and engineering design expert joins INDEX team from Royal College of Art
In a sign of the rapid digital transformation of industry and society, the Initiative in the Digital Economy at Exeter (INDEX) has appointed to its team an expert in product and engineering design with a focus on understanding digital innovation.
Concerns for disadvantaged teenagers as activities to encourage them to apply to university disrupted during coronavirus lockdown, research shows
University staff working with prospective students are concerned about the prospects of those from disadvantaged homes as their work is disrupted or put on hold during the coronavirus lockdown, research shows.
Steroid cuts death risk in some hospitalised patients with COVID-19
A steroid which was part of a nationwide COVID-19 trial that included patients in Exeter has been found to reduce the risk of dying in patients.
Half of the world’s population exposed to increasing air pollution, study shows
Half of the world’s population is exposed to increasing air pollution, new research has shown.
Sea swimming linked to illness, study shows
People who go in the sea are more likely to experience symptoms of illness compared to non-bathers.
Exeter joins new European initiative to turn wastewater into valuable resource
Experts from the University of Exeter will play a crucial role in a new pan-European initiative to develop new techniques to turn wastewater into a valuable resource.
New training to help ministers experiencing trauma due to coronavirus
Ministers struggling with trauma caused by coronavirus will get special training to help them cope with the challenges of the pandemic.
Acclaimed playwright and University of Exeter experts to collaborate on new production exploring LGBTQ+ loneliness and history
An acclaimed playwright will collaborate with University of Exeter experts on a new production exploring how LGBTQ+ communities have experienced loneliness and isolation in the past and present, including during the coronavirus pandemic.
Less than a quarter of Cornwall’s voluntary sector operating as usual amid COVID-19 crisis
Cornwall’s voluntary organisations have been adapting services to support more vulnerable people for longer during the Covid-19 crisis.
University of Exeter research leads to historic introduction of no fault divorce in England
Influential University of Exeter research has led to the historic introduction of no fault divorce in England and Wales.
UK leads green revolution in defence and off-highway transport
The University of Exeter and Supacat pioneer ‘off-road’ electric and ‘optionally manned’ autonomous vehicle
Innovation by ancient farmers adds to biodiversity of the Amazon, study shows
Innovation by ancient farmers to improve soil fertility continues to have an impact on the biodiversity of the Amazon, a major new study shows.
Office small talk has a big impact on employees’ wellbeing, study finds
Small talk between colleagues – about the weekend, the weather or last night’s TV – may seem unimportant but it has a big impact on our wellbeing at work.
Former Foreign Secretary heads panel discussion
David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee, is headlining an online panel discussion that is examining the impacts of COVID-19 on developing countries.
Researchers pioneer new production method for heterostructure devices
Researchers at the University of Exeter have developed a pioneering production method for heterostructure devices, based on 2D materials such as graphene.
Research sheds new light on the role of sea ice in controlling atmospheric carbon levels
A new study has highlighted the crucial role that sea ice across the Southern Ocean played in controlling atmospheric carbon dioxide levels during times of past climate change, and could provide a critical resource for developing future climate change models.
Darwin grants for Exeter research
Three marine conservation projects involving University of Exeter scientists have been awarded funding by the UK government’s Darwin Initiative.
‘Make economic recovery low carbon or risk new crisis,’ warns Exeter climate expert
Governments will be “walking into the next crisis” if climate change is not at the heart of rebuilding the economy, a leading expert has warned.
Giving people “digital literacy” tips can help them spot dubious information online, study shows
Giving people “digital literacy” tips can help them identify dubious information online, a new study shows.
Exeter researcher in Women’s Engineering Society top 50 list
A University of Exeter researcher has been named as one of the Women’s Engineering Society’s Top 50 Women in Engineering: Sustainability.
Awards for Exeter climate scientists
Two Exeter climate scientists have received prestigious awards from the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS).
Students tackle Grand Challenges Online
For the first time, University of Exeter students, staff and external experts are coming together to tackle the major challenges of our time online.
Word describing alcohol-fuelled electioneering added to dictionary to describe boozy voting of the past
A new word for alcohol-fuelled electioneering has been officially added to the dictionary thanks to the popularity of boozy voting in the past.
Research finds indirect effects of COVID-19 on young people’s mental and physical health
New research suggests there may be substantial indirect adverse effects of COVID-19 on children's physical and mental health.
Flamingo expert wins zoo research award
A University of Exeter scientist has won a gold award for his research into the nocturnal behaviour of flamingos.
Anfield poem celebrates Liverpool FC and memories of a ‘swaying, pulsating Kop’
Liverpool Born Football Poet, Sharon Jones has written a moving tribute to Anfield and Liverpool FC as part of a national Places of Poetry project.
Gender bias kept alive by people who think it’s dead
Workplace gender bias is being kept alive by people who think it’s no longer an issue, new research suggests.
Exeter City’s legendary players to have a “seat” in the crowd at Wembley playoff game
Exeter City legends from the past century and beyond such as Dick Pym, Alan Banks and Adam Stansfield will have a seat ‘together’ at a game for the very first time at the club’s Wembley playoff match.
Exeter project to develop new energy-saving windows and facades given £1.65 million funding boost
A pioneering new project to develop revolutionary new energy saving windows and facades has received a significant funding boost.
Coronavirus builds new connections between students and refugees living on opposite sides of Europe
They may live thousands of miles apart, separated by lockdowns, but coronavirus has forged new connections between a group of students in England and refugees living in Italy.
£1 million award could identify a new form of genetic diabetes
An award of almost £1 million will help scientists at the University of Exeter unravel the genetics mysteries of a rare form of diabetes.
First measurement of spin-orbit alignment on planet Beta Pictoris b
Astronomers have made the first measurement of spin-orbit alignment for a distant ‘super-Jupiter’ planet.
Ecosystem degradation could raise risk of pandemics
Environmental destruction may make pandemics more likely and less manageable, new research suggests.
New study will investigate risks COVID-19 "immunity passports" pose to human rights
A new study will examine the risks coronavirus “immunity passports” pose to human rights as more countries begin to use technology to monitor health during the pandemic.
University of Exeter’s 3D printers help to produce thousands of items of PPE for key workers
The University of Exeter’s 3D printers have been used as part of a city-wide effort to produce thousands of items of PPE for key workers.
Using operational research to reorganise crucial dialysis services during the COVID-19 outbreak
The University of Exeter and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust are making a major contribution to the management of dialysis services.
‘Gatekeepers’ of biodiversity hotspots facing COVID crisis
Impoverished communities and diverse ecosystems in Colombia are under threat due to the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say.
Public in France and Germany support a European military, security and defence policy, survey shows
People in France and Germany support building greater European military capacity and security and defence policy, a survey shows.
