Research and Innovation events

Our events range from small, internal seminars to large-scale research conferences and presentations. We also regularly host research VIPs (eg, national Research Councils) and large industrial stakeholders.

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27 March 2023	13:00	Bacteria: Sex and Death Dr Michiel Vos is a senior lecturer in Evolutionary Microbiology based at the European Centre for Environment & Human Health (ECEHH) and ESI. His interests range from fundamental processes shaping the evolutionary diversification of bacteria, specifically though Horizontal Gene Transfer (HGT), to more applied questions relating to the virulence and antibiotic resistance of opportunistic pathogens in the environment. His presentation will cover both areas of research, from ‘bacterial sex’ (HGT) to the ecology of bacterial pathogens. Full details	Add event
29 March 2023	13:30	What is the Point of Constitutional Monarchy? This is a hybrid event, join us in person in Amory(B316) or online. Full details	Add event
30 March 2023	12:30	The role of plant foods in human evolution and dispersals: A perspective from across the Wallace Line You are warmly invited to join us for an Archaeology Research Seminar with a guest speaker, Dr Anne Florin from the University of Cambridge, on 30th March at 12.30 in the Laver Building, LT6. Full details	Add event
30 March 2023	14:00	Working with external partners Interacting with external stakeholders and collaborators can form an integral part of research programmes. The aim of the session is to get your insight, as ECR’s and Lecturers regarding the opportunities you see about working with external partners and the impediments / threats you perceive about making good on these opportunities and how the University/Faculty/Department could help you. Full details	Add event
31 March 2023	10:00	Perspectives on personalised ecology An Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI), RENEW and Biodiversity and People network event. Full details	Add event
21 April 2023	10:00	‘Playful’ Seminar Series – ‘Involving and engaging young people: play-based approaches and the primary age-group’ Exploring new ways of working partnership with children and young people to design and implement research Short description: Children and Young People’s Wellbeing @ Exeter invites you to a 2-part online seminar exploring the potential of play-based approaches to involve and engage children in research related activities. Full details	Add event
11 May 2023	10:30	Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and Exeter Food Exeter Food Network has a great opportunity to learn about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) relating to the Exeter Food Network, from Dr Andy Jones (Impact Fellow for HASS).. Full details	Add event
17 May 2023	14:00	Using socially-aware word embeddings to infer variation in the meaning of political terms over time with Hubert AU, DPhil student at University of Oxford Semantic change occurs organically as languages and current events evolve. For example, “Leave” and “Remain” were understood differently before and after the Brexit campaign and vote. Full details	Add event
18 May 2023	14:00	Sustainable research What can individuals do to improve the sustainability of their research? Hear from UoE Sustainability Champions Daniela Farina and Jamie Shutler, and discuss and share ideas about how you can improve sustainable practices in your research. Full details	Add event
23 May 2023	10:45	Exeter Food - Term Three Pechakucha Seminar These events are a great way to learn about with what colleagues studying food related topics across the university are working on, to offer them valuable input, and to spark ideas for future collaborations. Full details	Add event
25 May 2023	13:00	Retrospective and a look ahead to the next 10 years We are proud to be celebrating the ESI’s first decade of successful operation and are hosting a big event on 25 May to mark this occasion with the launch of our retrospective infographic, with our Vice Chancellor Professor Lisa Roberts and other distinguished guests. Full details	Add event
13 - 14 June 2023		Symposium: Ecological and Evolutionary drivers of pathogen emergence Organised by the Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) with the Centre for Ecology and Conservation (CEC). Full details	Add event
29 June 2023	14:00	Careers outside academia A panel discussion with guest speakers who will share their experiences on how they carved careers outside of academia. The session will include contributions from those who have had careers with research funders, local government and industry. Full details	Add event
30 June 2023	15:00	The Future of Mining in Cornwall An Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) and the Department of Earth and Environmental Science event. Full details	Add event