Epic journeys of turtles revealed
The epic ocean-spanning journeys of the gigantic leatherback turtle in the South Atlantic have been revealed for the first time thanks to groundbreaking research using satellite tracking.
New world class training centre will change landscape of social science
The Universities of Bristol, Exeter and Bath have come together to form one of the UK’s largest Centres of postgraduate research training for social scientists in fields ranging from economics and human geography to quantitative methodology and psychology.
Opposites may attract, but they aren’t better parents
A study by experts at the University of Exeter has revealed that couples with similar personalities make much better parents than those with different dispositions – at least in the world of zebra finches.
Ants ecosystem role is ‘key’
Research by the University of Exeter has revealed that ants have a big impact on their local environment as a result of their activity as ‘ecosystem engineers’ and predators.
Big Muddy Dilemmas
Naturalist and broadcaster, Nick Baker, led a fieldtrip to the Severn Estuary to explore and discuss the value of the estuary mud to wildlife.
Exeter research helps explain mystery of ocean sediment
New research by an international team of researchers has revealed the previously unidentified role that fish play in the production of sediments in the world's oceans.
‘Stupid strategies’ could be best for the genes
Blindly copying what your parents did – no matter how stupid it may seem – could be the best strategy for the long-term success of your genes, according to research by the Universities of Exeter and Bristol.
International Summer School 2011
As part of the University’s 2011 International Summer School the College of Life and Environmental Sciences are presenting a teaching pathway entitled Living with Global Change.
West Antarctic ice sheet ‘could be more stable than thought’
Whether global warming may cause the giant West Antarctic Ice Sheet to melt and raise sea-levels by several metres is one of the most contested debates in climate science.
Improving rugby for the next generation of grand slam winners
As the Six Nations comes to an end, a research project is under way to see how changing rugby’s rules at the junior level could help develop the next generation of grand slam winners.
Student think tank tackles Big Dilemmas for sustainability
A group of Exeter students presented their findings of an interdisciplinary study of ‘The future of renewable energy in the UK’ to an audience of over 100 academics, students and community stakeholders.
A return to the Arctic for Exeter scientist
A scientist from the University of Exeter is preparing to brave sub-zero conditions as she returns to the Arctic to carry out research on how climate change is affecting the region.
Research shows not only the fittest survive
Darwin’s notion that only the fittest survive has been called into question by new research published in Nature.
Climate experts join international health conference
Climate and health experts from the Met Office and the University of Exeter will be heading to Africa for a conference to help fight life-threatening diseases across the continent.
Caterpillars aren’t so bird brained after all
Caterpillars that masquerade as twigs to avoid becoming a bird’s dinner are actually using clever behavioural strategies to outwit their predators, according to a new study.
Glaciers contributing to faster sea-level rise
Melting mountain glaciers are contributing to sea-level rise faster than at any time in the last 350 years, according to new research published in Nature Geoscience.
Evolutionary biologist honoured with Royal Society award
An expert in evolutionary biology at the University of Exeter’s Cornwall Campus has been honoured with a prestigious award which recognises her outstanding research achievement and potential.
University pond reveals hidden history of fungi
Researchers at the University of Exeter have uncovered a ‘missing link’ in the fungal tree of life after analysing samples taken from the university’s pond.
Africa’s sea turtles need passports for protection
Research by experts at the University of Exeter has led to calls to create an international marine park to protect sea turtles.
Helping to protect giants of the ocean
Researchers at the University of Exeter are helping to find out more about basking sharks, one of the biggest marine visitors to UK waters, as part of ongoing conservation work.
Future of energy under the spotlight
Leading experts on energy policy will be discussing what the future holds for Cornwall, the UK and the rest of the world at an event which aims to share cutting-edge ideas.
Shaping the future of global energy policy
A leading academic at the University of Exeter has played a central role in compiling a report which could be vital for global efforts to tackle climate change.
Healthy planet, healthy people?
A major new research project will examine how policies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could impact human health, it has been announced today.
Climate change disasters could be predicted
Climate change disasters, such as the melting of the Greenland ice sheet, dieback of the Amazon rainforest or collapse of the Atlantic overturning circulation, could be predicted according to University of Exeter research.
‘Lost’ bats found breeding on Scilly
A University of Exeter biologist has discovered a ‘lost’ species of bat breeding on the Isles of Scilly.
Student wins national prize for sea turtle study
A Cornwall Campus-based University of Exeter student has won a national prize for his research.
Exeter study reveals US turtles’ movements
A University of Exeter team has monitored the movements of an entire sub-population of marine turtles for the first time.
South West shops support repair research
Shops from across the South West have helped a University of Exeter research team uncover the creativity and community spirit at the heart of the region’s small-scale repair industries.
University supports school science venture
The University of Exeter is supporting an innovative school science project, funded by the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of science.
Past environments and the sustainable future in Cornwall
Recent concerns about floods, drought, energy efficiency and sustainable land use have brought communities together to devise strategies to cope with environmental change.
Devon children try their hand at London 2012 anti-doping science
More than 80 children from Devon tried their hand at the anti-doping science tests, which will be used during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, at the latest event of the nationwide ‘Scientists in Sport’ education programme, held at the University of Exeter.
Research reveals new secret weapon for Le Tour
Winning margins in the Tour de France can be tight – last year just 39 seconds separated the top two riders after more than 90 hours in the saddle.
Decline in species shows climate change warnings not exaggerated
One in 10 species could face extinction by the year 2100 if current climate change impacts continue.
UK scientists tackle food security
The Universities of Exeter and Bristol, in partnership with Rothamsted Research are joining forces to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing humanity: how can we feed a growing population?
Exeter student inspired by Polar explorer ancestry
University of Exeter student Rebecca Rixon has shared the first findings of her research on the Antarctic Peninsula Ice Sheet.
Study shows small-scale fisheries’ impact on marine life
Small-scale fisheries could pose a more serious threat to marine life than previously thought.
Exeter event examines how and why we spend money
It has never been more important to understand how we behave in the presence of money. More than 250 of the world’s experts in economic psychology and behavioural economics have been sharing the latest research and thinking at an international conference hosted by the University of Exeter.
Exeter scientists grow plants with friendly fungi
The lack of rainfall and higher-than-average temperatures in spring 2011 were predicted to hit harvests, leading to higher food prices.
Reunited documents offer slave trade insight
The missing links in a major collection of documents about the English slave trade and plantations in Jamaica have been reunited.
Exeter academic to feature in new Channel 4 series
University academic Craig Knight will be discussing some of his latest research in a new, three part Channel 4 series called The Secret Life of Buildings.
Research reveals how butterflies copy their neighbours to fool birds
The mystery of how a butterfly has changed its wing patterns to mimic neighbouring species and avoid being eaten by birds has been solved by a team of scientists.
Females choose mates for their personalities, study shows
Adventurous females choose mates with similar personalities, regardless of the male’s appearance and other assets, according to research led by the University of Exeter.
Re-emergence of salmon in the Thames ‘not from restocking’ say Exeter academics
The recent returns of Atlantic salmon in the Thames are more likely to be a result of fish straying from nearby rivers rather than a consequence of expensive restocking efforts, according to new research by the University of Exeter.
‘Quaternary sciences – the view from the mountains’: Exeter Geographers at INQUA 2011.
Academic staff, research fellows and postgraduate researchers in Geography at Exeter contributed to July’s International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA) Congress in the leafy surrounds of the UNESCO World Heritage city, and capital of Switzerland, Berne.
Exeter student sheds new light on social life of bats
Ecologists are getting a unique and unexpected insight into the private lives of bats thanks to a University of Exeter PhD student.
Exeter celebrates 25 years of leading children’s health and exercise research
The University of Exeter is marking a quarter of a century of leading research into children’s health and wellbeing by hosting the world’s biggest and most prestigious paediatric exercise and health conference.
‘Heat-proof’ eggs help turtles cope with hot beaches
Sea turtles face an uncertain future as a warming climate threatens to reduce their reproductive viability.
Britain’s wildlife will benefit from better coastal structures
Plants and animals that live on Britain’s coasts could benefit from changes to the way coastal structures such as seawalls, breakwaters, rock armour and jetties are designed and built.
Could football give homeless men a health kick?
Playing street football two or three times a week could halve the risk of early death in homeless men.
Study finds decline in dolphins around Cornish coast
The number of bottlenose dolphins around Cornwall’s coast could be declining according to a new study by the University of Exeter and Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
Is chivalry the norm for insects?
The long-standing consensus of why insects stick together after mating has been turned on its head by scientists from the University of Exeter.
Students celebrate partnerships with Cornish businesses
Students and local businesses are celebrating how they are together helping further our understanding of Cornwall’s flora and fauna.
UK scientists come together to help feed the 7 billion
The Universities of Exeter and Bristol, in partnership with Rothamsted Research have officially joined forces to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing humanity: how can we sustainably feed a growing population?
Exeter psychologist pens one of UK’s top 25 management books
A book by University of Exeter psychologist Professor Alex Haslam has made it onto the shortlist for the coveted title of CMI Management Book of the Year.
Research shows 'weak evidence' for the benefit of exercise referral schemes
While it is acknowledged that physical activity promotion is a key public health message, a new study questions the effectiveness of current exercise referral schemes and whether improvements to existing schemes or better targeting should be sought.
Scientists defuse the Vietnam time bomb
A key mechanism by which a bacterial pathogen causes the deadly tropical disease melioidosis has been discovered by an international team, including a University of Exeter scientist.
Training in 'concrete thinking' can be self-help treatment for depression
New research provides the first evidence that depression can be treated by only targeting an individual’s style of thinking through repeated mental exercises in an approach called cognitive bias modification.
Exeter study inspires new brain injuries interest group
Research by a University of Exeter psychologist has inspired a group of charities and pressure groups to establish a new consortium, focused on the effects of brain injuries.
Surgeons perform better with eye movement training
Surgeons can learn their skills more quickly if they are taught how to control their eye movements.
Unique art-science experiment conducted in Cornwall and Iceland
A new book – Six Days in Iceland – is the result of collaboration between a poet and Geography staff and students at the University of Exeter Cornwall Campus.
Nick Baker joins University experts to debate future of land use in the South West
TV presenter Nick Baker joined University academics, students and local people for a debate on the future use of land in the South West on 18 November.
Female fish choose attractive friends to avoid attention
Scientists have observed a strategy for females to avoid unwanted male attention: choosing more attractive friends.
Short walk cuts chocolate consumption in half
A 15-minute walk can cut snacking on chocolate at work by half, according to research by the University of Exeter.
World-class biosciences building
Biologists can now visit any aquatic environment in the world, without leaving Exeter.
Exeter students understand the financial crisis by ‘making money’
Local people have been enjoying work by University of Exeter Geography students at an exhibition at The Hub on the Green this week.
