Research and Innovation

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Our research is at the cutting-edge of innovation to transform human health and wellbeing.

We partner with healthcare providers, industry and the public to ensure we can quickly translate our research into accessible treatments and care. Our research covers a range of critical areas, including antimicrobial resistance, child mental health, dementia and diabetes.

Explore our research and join us in creating a healthier future.

Research in action

The science of movement

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We’re pushing the boundaries of human performance, translating our discoveries into public-health solutions. From enhancing athletic potential to transforming rehabilitation, our research is helping individuals live healthier lives.

Antimicrobial resistance

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Our antimicrobial resistance research stretches from fundamental lab work through to influencing global policies from our research and policy hubs in the UK, Brazil, and South Africa.

Child mental health

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We are pioneering research to address mental health issues in young people, from early prevention to supporting those with clinical diagnoses.

Dementia

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We specialise in developing new approaches to prevent and treat dementia, and to improve care for people with neurodegenerative diseases.​

Diabetes

Diabetes affects more than 460 million people globally. We are making discoveries that are swiftly translated into healthcare solutions, improving lives worldwide.

Neuroscience

Our research uses cutting-edge approaches to explore the molecular underpinnings of neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders, generating life changing break-throughs.​

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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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How our stroke rehabilitation research is changing lives

Every year, more than 12 million people worldwide experience a stroke. For Bernie, it was a moment that changed everything - but also the start of a journey that’s helping to shape the future of stroke rehabilitation - supporting people everywhere to regain independence, confidence, and hope.

Led by Hatem Lazem and Professor Helen Dawes and funded by MRC/EPSRC and the Ministry of Higher Education and Science Research in Egypt, this research is exploring how gamified Non-immersive Virtual Reality exercises can make stroke recovery more engaging and effective. By combining cutting-edge technology with clinical expertise, the team is helping clinicians deliver more personalised, effective care for every patient. 

Discover how our Public Health and Sport Sciences research is transforming lives.

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Of our research in clinical medicine, psychology, and public health has internationally excellent impact (Based on research rated 4* + 3* in REF 2021)

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In the UK for our world-leading research in Biological Sciences (Based on 4* research in REF 2021)

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Top 200 for Life Sciences and Medicine in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025

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Our Public Health research is 11th in UK for Research Power (Submitted to UoA2 Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care in REF 2021)

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.

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