Exeter geographer reveals peatland surface patterns
A team of UK scientists led by Dr Karen Anderson of the University of Exeter have developed a new technique for monitoring the condition of peatlands.
Cornwall research project inspires major new BBC series
A research project based at the University of Exeter's Cornwall Campus has inspired the BBC’s latest primetime wildlife documentary series.
Exeter scientist advances north on Arctic expedition
A scientist from the University of Exeter is one of three South West women taking a leading role in a major Arctic expedition this spring.
Does promiscuity prevent extinction?
Promiscuous females may be the key to a species’ survival, according to new research by the Universities of Exeter and Liverpool.
Should schools test our children's fitness?
Assoc. Prof Craig Williams responded to the question 'Should schools test our children's fitness?' in an article in The Times newspaper, 19 March 2010.
Sports student punches above his weight with strength research
A sports science student from the University of Exeter has become one of the first undergraduates to have his research published in an academic journal.
Exeter geographer advises Indian government on climate change
A University of Exeter geographer has advised the Indian Government on the links between climate change and national security.
Schools celebrate science at Exeter
School pupils from across the South West will measure the speed of light, discover artificial intelligence and see what happens to everyday objects at -200° C.
Exeter biologist earns international award for reef research
A bioscientist from the University of Exeter is one of five people worldwide to be named a recipient of the 2010 Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation.
UK scientists to unearth Ice Age secrets from preserved tree rings
Scientists from the universities of Exeter and Oxford are racing against time to unearth 30,000 year-old climate records, before they are lost forever.
Body building images change perceptions of old age
A University of Exeter researcher has found that showing videos of older bodybuilders working out radically changed young people’s perception of old age.
Geographer celebrates history of Cornish science
A geographer from the University of Exeter's Cornwall Campus has written the first full-length book on the history of science in Cornwall.
Exeter schools join Polar explorers to decide future of Antarctica
School pupils from across Exeter joined Polar explorers and University of Exeter geographers on Wednesday 21 April to decide what they think the future of Antarctica should be.
International Conference on Novel Enzymes
The second International Conference on Novel Enzymes was held in Exeter, from the 14th to the 17th April 2010, in collaboration with the European Section of Applied Biocatalysis (ESAB).
University of Exeter welcomes faculty from National Taiwan University
A delegation of six professors from National Taiwan University (NTU) visited the University of Exeter last week to share their expertise with academics in the School of Biosciences.
UK’s leading energy experts gather in Falmouth
Following the success of last year’s energy conference the University of Exeter will be staging another world-class event in Falmouth on 24 and 25 May.
Exeter plays lead role in new therapy guide
Two university academics are major contributors to a ground breaking book heralding the launch of an international revolution in treatment for depression.
Big Brother in the wild
Tracing the success of individual wild insects in leaving descendants is now possible according to new research by University of Exeter biologists using a combination of digital video technology, tagging and DNA fingerprinting.
New research suggests climate change increases hazard risk in alpine regions
Climate change could cause increasing and unpredictable hazard risks in mountainous regions, according to a new study by the University of Exeter and Austrian researchers.
Mongoose traditions shed light on evolution of human culture
A groundbreaking study of banded mongooses in Uganda has shown even small-brained animals pass on traditions, giving a valuable insight into how complex human culture could have evolved.
Professor Roger Eston wins national award
Three lecturers at the University of Exeter have been honoured with prestigious national awards for their outstanding contribution to student learning experiences.
Professor Alex Haslam wins national award
School of Psychology's Professor Alex Haslam is among three lecturers at the University of Exeter who have been honoured with prestigious national awards for their outstanding contribution to student learning experiences.
Battle of the sexes exists in the plant world too
A University of Exeter scientist has contributed to research which shows plants, like animals, also have a battle of the sexes when it comes to raising their offspring.
Killer whales and the mystery of human menopause
The evolutionary mystery of menopause is a step closer to being solved thanks to research on killer whales.
Ceremony marks start of work on £3.6 million research facility
The start of work to create a £3.6 million research centre to improve the understanding and treatment of depression has been marked with a turf-cutting ceremony.
Do snails have sat-nav?
A scientist from the University of Exeter is helping to solve one of the great gardening mysteries – do snails have sat-nav?
Exeter’s high profile role in climate change report
Experts from the University of Exeter will play a high profile role in creating what is set to be the world’s most comprehensive report on climate change.
Scientists discover Westerly winds have bigger role in climate change
Scientists believe climate variations thousands of years ago over Campbell Island may shed light on the future climate of New Zealand.
Fossil reveals 48 million year history of zombie-ants
A 48 million-year-old fossilised leaf has revealed the oldest known evidence of a macabre part of nature – parasites taking control of their hosts to turn them into zombies.
BPA and testosterone levels: first evidence for small changes in men
An international group of researchers led by the Peninsula Medical School and the University of Exeter have for the first time identified changes in sex hormones associated with BPA exposure in men.
Can exercise help smokers quit?
New research to be carried out by the University of Exeter will examine whether physical activity can help people reduce the number of cigarettes they smoke, thereby helping more people attempt to quit and remain abstinent.
Supplement produces a ‘striking’ endurance boost
Research from the University of Exeter has revealed taking a dietary supplement to boost nitric oxide in the body can significantly boost stamina during high-intensity exercise.
Designing your own workspace improves health, happiness and productivity
Employees who have control over the design and layout of their workspace are not only happier and healthier — they’re also up to 32% more productive, according to new research from the University of Exeter.
Exeter scientist helps expose the secret life of snails
A national competition to find the UK’s top amateur scientist has been won by a 69-year-old grandmother from Devon — with a little help from the University of Exeter.
CSI-style detection work reveals the advantage for crafty crows
Scientists from the University of Exeter have used ‘CSI-style’ detective work to help reveal the huge evolutionary advantage that can be gained by animals using tools to forage for food.
Taking the pulse of coral reefs
Healthy reefs with more corals and fish generate predictably greater levels of noise, according to researchers working in Panama.
Alumni going for gold at Commonwealth Games
University of Exeter alumni are preparing to compete on the hockey fields and bowling greens of Delhi at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Research suggests climate change target ‘not safe’
An analysis of geological records that preserve details of the last known period of global warming has revealed ‘startling’ results which suggest current targets for limiting climate change are unsafe.
Alumnus Nick Baker launches Birds & Bees Campaign at the University of Exeter
On 9 October, broadcaster and naturalist Nick Baker led a group of over 150 volunteering students, academics, members of the public and Devon Wildlife Trust experts for the first ever Bioblitz at the University of Exeter.
Salmon 'losing distinct genetic characteristics'
The distinct genetic characteristics of salmon populations in Spain are being lost as a result of climate change and human interference, a study has warned.
Research proves ‘gender-bending’ chemicals affect reproduction
New research has provided the first evidence that ‘gender bending’ chemicals which find their way from human products into rivers and oceans can have a significant impact on the ability of fish to breed in UK Rivers.
Engaging With Radical Ideas
Following a successful funding application to the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) the College of Life and Environmental Sciences will be involved in a year long project under the banner of ‘Engaging with Radical Ideas’.
World gold for student windsurfer
University of Exeter student Izzy Hamilton is on top of the world again after clinching a second successive gold medal at windsurfing's RS:X World Youth Championships.
No easy solution to genetic ‘battle of the sexes’
A study involving researchers at the University of Exeter shows a genetic ‘battle of the sexes’ could be much harder to resolve and even more important to evolution than previously thought.
Concern over traumatic brain injury in youth offenders
A new study of young offenders has revealed they have a significantly higher rate of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) than that expected in society as a whole.
Research reveals impact on endangered turtles
New research has revealed up to 16,000 endangered turtles are being caught each year by villagers in just one region of Madagascar, despite a government ban.
Bioblitz with Nick Baker
On 9 October 2010, broadcaster and naturalist Nick Baker led a group of over 150 volunteering students, academics, members of the public and Devon Wildlife Trust experts for the first ever Bioblitz at the University of Exeter.
University forges stronger research links with Fera
The internationally recognised research expertise of the Biosciences department at the University of Exeter and the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera) will now work in closer collaboration following a new agreement.
Intrepid researchers heading to Antarctica
Two researchers from the University of Exeter will be braving temperatures of -30C as they head to Antarctica to carry out important research on one of the world’s largest ice sheets.
Beetroot juice could help people live more active lives
New research into the health benefits of beetroot juice suggests it’s not only athletes who can benefit from its performance enhancing properties – its physiological effects could help the elderly or people with heart or lung-conditions enjoy more active lives.
Finding new ways to tackle environmental diseases
Researchers at the University of Exeter have developed a new approach to studying potentially deadly disease-causing bacteria which could help speed up the process of finding vaccines.
