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Research and Innovation

Greener

The climate emergency and ecological crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

At Exeter, we are home to the UK’s top five most influential climate scientists (Reuters Hot List) within a team of over 1,500 researchers and professionals working across climate change and the environment. This expertise underpins our research across a range of areas, including green futures, healthier oceans and positive tipping points.

Explore our research and join us in working towards a greener future.

Research in action

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Connect with our global community of experts to explore exciting new possibilities for joint research, education projects, and transformative business solutions.

Exeter Innovation connects you with our leading researchers and educators to develop practical, research-driven solutions. Get in touch to see how we can help.

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Top 50 for Earth and Marine Sciences and Environmental Sciences in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025

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6th in the UK for our world-leading Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences, and Geography research (Based on 4* research in REF 2021)

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Part of the Nature Positive Universities Alliance, a commitment to halting and reversing nature loss

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Top 40 in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, leading the way in social and environmental sustainability

Impact related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals​

We're top 30 in the world for our progress towards delivering the UN SDGs in the 2025 THE Impact Rankings, recognised for our progress towards delivering Clean Water and Sanitation, Responsible Consumption and Production, Zero Hunger, Climate Action, and Life Below Water.

Learn more about our commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through research and education.