News archive - 2009

Women's rugby champions of Europe

University of Exeter women's rugby team were crowned champions of Europe after they beat French team Lille in the final of the European Students Rugby Sevens Championships held at Bristol University in June.

Beetroot juice boosts stamina, new study shows

Drinking beetroot juice boosts your stamina and could help you exercise for up to 16% longer.

Planning approval for new £3.6 million research facility for Exeter

Planning permission has been granted for a new research facility which aims to improve psychological interventions for mood and personality disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder.

Exercise makes cigarettes less attractive to smokers

Exercise can help smokers quit because it makes cigarettes less attractive.

Exeter expertise helps revise guidelines on treatment for depression

The University of Exeter’s expertise in depression is helping to shape future care for people suffering from the condition.

Exeter scientist advises Channel 4 on major climate change series

University of Exeter scientist Professor Chris Turney is scientific advisor for a major new series starting on Channel 4 on Monday 7 December 2009.