Research into fruit fly cells could lead to cancer insights
New research by scientists at the University of Exeter has shown that cells demonstrate remarkable flexibility and versatility when it comes to how they divide – a finding with potential links to the underlying causes of many cancers.
Exeter welcomes Steve Backshall back to the Streatham Campus
The College of Life and Environmental Sciences (CLES) was delighted to welcome Hon DLitt (and University of Exeter alumnus) Steve Backshall back to the Streatham Campus in December 2013, to deliver the College Annual Lecture.
Cambodian villagers best placed to prevent illegal logging
A study into deforestation in Cambodia has found that forests are better protected when villagers are given the responsibility to manage them locally.
Antarctic’s Pine Island Glacier in ‘irreversible retreat’
An international team of scientists has shown that Pine Island Glacier, the largest single contributor to sea-level rise in Antarctica, has entered a period of irreversible, self-sustained retreat and is likely to increase its discharge into the ocean in comparison to the last decade.
Enormous scale of Nile 'mega lake' revealed
The eastern Sahara Desert was once home to a 45,000 km2 freshwater lake similar in surface area to the largest in the world today.
Bat’s sea crossing is first from UK to mainland Europe
A tiny bat found in the Netherlands is believed to provide the first direct evidence that British bats migrate over the sea between the UK and mainland Europe.
Researchers say polar bears are victims in public war of words
Polar bears and Inuit communities have become victims in the public war of words on climate change and wildlife conservation, according to researchers from Britain and Canada.
Glaciers existed in Britain as late as Georgian era
Research led by a scientist from the University of Exeter has shown that Britain was home to small glaciers within the last few centuries – around 11,000 years later than previously thought.
Fungi are the rainforest 'diversity police'
A new study has revealed that fungi, often seen as pests, play a crucial role policing biodiversity in rainforests.
Alumni sailors enjoy medal haul at Miami World Cup
Sailing alumni from the University of Exeter have helped the RYA British Sailing Team to an impressive medal haul at the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) World Cup event in Miami, USA.
What the jackdaw saw - study shows birds communicate with their eyes
Researchers in Cambridge and Exeter have discovered that jackdaws use their eyes to communicate with each other – the first time this has been shown in non-primates.
ISSF Seed Corn Fund Year 3 funding now open to applications
The fourth call for applications to the University’s Wellcome Trust Institutional Strategic Support Fund (ISSF) Seed Corn Fund is now open.
Peat bog restoration work holds back water
Restoration of peat bogs on Exmoor has resulted in a third less water leaving the moorland during heavy rainfall compared with three years ago, a new study involving the University of Exeter shows.
Hidden crop pest threat to poorer nations revealed
The abundance of crop pests in developing countries may be greatly underestimated, posing a significant threat to some of the world’s most important food producing nations, according to research led by the University of Exeter.
Satellite tracking identifies Atlantic Ocean risk zones for leatherback turtles
The last large populations of the leatherback turtle are at risk because their migratory routes in the Atlantic Ocean overlap with the locations of industrial fisheries, a new study shows.
‘Ground-breaking’ turtle study nets award for Tom
Unique research into endangered sea turtles, which will lead to a Caribbean government changing its conservation policy, has seen a student from the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus recognised in a national competition.
Managed honeybees linked to new diseases in wild bees
Diseases that are common in managed honeybee colonies are now widespread in the UK’s wild bumblebees, according to research published in Nature.
Legal harvest of marine turtles tops 42,000 each year
A new study has found that 42 countries or territories around the world permit the harvest of marine turtles – and estimates that more than 42,000 turtles are caught each year by these fisheries.
Study uncovers why almost winning is just as good for some gamblers
A new study led by the University of Exeter and Swansea University has pinpointed the changes in the brain that lead gamblers to react in the same way to near-misses as they do to winning.
New study combats depression in carers
Psychologists from the University of Exeter are trialling an innovative new type of support to help relatives and friends who care for stroke survivors – with studies showing that currently one in three become depressed or suffer other mental health problems.
Virtual bees help to unravel complex causes of colony decline
Scientists have created an ingenious computer model that simulates a honey bee colony over the course of several years.
Water racket - fish reactions to noise vary between species
Fish exposed to increased noise levels consume less food and show more stress-related behaviour, according to new research from the University of Bristol and the University of Exeter.
Cornish pond owners recruited for study into frog killing diseases
Pond owners across Cornwall are being sought by a student at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus who is conducting research into whether two deadly frog diseases can be found in the county.
Love or kill thy neighbour? New study into animal social behaviour
A theoretical study led by the University of Exeter has shed new light on the conditions that lead to the evolution of spite or altruism in structured populations.
First animals oxygenated the ocean, study suggests
The evolution of the first animals may have oxygenated the earth’s oceans – contrary to the traditional view that a rise in oxygen triggered their development.
Politicians to be offered new service for tapping the latest academic research
A national consultation about a pioneering scheme to provide British politicians with unparalleled access to the very latest academic research has been launched.
New £5.5 million University of Exeter development at the Penryn Campus
A new £5.5 million facility at the Penryn Campus will provide another home for the University of Exeter Business School, Marine Renewables team, and growing Centre for Ecology and Conservation (CEC).
Global warming may increase methane emissions from freshwater ecosystems
New research led by the University of Exeter suggests that rising global temperatures will increase the quantity of the key greenhouse gas methane emitted from freshwater ecosystems to the Earth’s atmosphere – which could in turn lead to further warming.
Celebrating Research in Cornwall
A postgraduate research conference is being held at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus for the first time, demonstrating the breadth and impact of the work being carried out on emerging and important global issues in Cornwall.
New insight into the transport systems of cells
New insights into the basic operation of cells has been revealed in ground-breaking research carried out at the University of Exeter using a combination of advanced live-cell imaging, molecular genetics and quantitative analysis.
Exeter plays part in crucial climate change task force
Academics from Geography at the University of Exeter have played an important role in The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s most recent report.
Male extinction prevented by promiscuous females
Female fruit flies with a large number of sexual partners are playing an invaluable role in preventing the extinction of males, new research has shown.
Surviving and thriving under climate change in the world’s deltas
Researchers from the University of Exeter are investigating the effect of climate change on deltas in South Asia and Africa to understand how people will respond and adapt.
Flood prone communities in UK and Africa to share their stories through theatre
An ambitious project exploring the shared experiences of flood-hit and vulnerable communities in Cornwall and Kenya has been announced today, with the aim of building resilience for those affected by climate change and extreme weather events.
Running geese give insight into low oxygen tolerance
A new study into how the world’s highest flying bird, the bar-headed goose, is able to survive at extreme altitudes may have future implications for low oxygen medical conditions in humans.
Online Easter egg hunt helps scientists unlock secrets of camouflage
An online Easter egg hunt in which players act as ‘predators’ to find hidden bird eggs will help scientists better understand camouflage and its evolution.
How Australia got the hump with one million feral camels
A new study by a University of Exeter researcher has shed light on how an estimated one million-strong population of wild camels thriving in Australia’s remote outback have become reviled as pests and culled on a large scale.
Factory disaster marked with Fashion Revolution Day
University of Exeter Geography students have designed a fashion ethics card game as part of a series of global events and initiatives commemorating the first anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory disaster.
Vice-Chancellor mirrors student in Sport and Health Sciences
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Sir Steve Smith and Sport and Health Sciences student Anna Collin took part in the Students’ Guild’s Mirror scheme.
Sexual conflict affects females more than males, says new research on beetles
Researchers at the University of Exeter have found that sexual conflict over mating impacts the parental care behaviour and reproductive productivity of burying beetles.
Volunteer in the Spotlight: Rob Dawson
'In the spotlight' is a regular feature which shares the stories of some of our alumni volunteers. This month is the turn of Rob Dawson (BSc Psychology with Sport & Exercise Science 2011).
Females prefer lovers not fighters, study finds
It’s official (in the horned beetle world at least), females prefer courtship over competitiveness – and it doesn’t matter about the size of your mandibles either.
Exeter Biologist Elected Fellow of the Royal Society
Professor Nick Talbot of the College of Life and Environmental Sciences has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), the premier scientific accolade in the United Kingdom.
Exeter to host first UK gathering of IPCC Fifth Assessment report authors
The world’s leading climate scientists will gather for an event to examine the future of climate change research following a major international report into the impacts, significances and implications of climate change.
How will climate change affect health in the UK?
A new research partnership to identify the effects of environmental change, including climate change, on health and wellbeing in the UK has been launched.
Degraded coral reefs will threaten the livelihoods of fishermen
If coral reef health continues to decline, reefs of the future may not be able to support the food demands and livelihoods of millions of people living in the coastal tropics, according to new research from the Universities of Exeter and Queensland.
Exeter evolutionary biologist receives European honour
Professor Nina Wedell has been elected to the membership of the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO).
All Party Parliamentary Group to study the benefits of bringing mindfulness into public policy
Ruby Wax will join experts and parliamentarians to launch an all party parliamentary group on mindfulness in the Houses of Parliament today.
College success in the Teaching Awards 2014
Over 350 nominations were cast by College of Life and Environmental Sciences (CLES) students in the Teaching Awards 2014, with CLES staff nominated in 6 out of the 10 categories.
New £2 million partnership puts Exeter as research leader in Europe
The University of Exeter has announced a unique collaboration that will pioneer world-leading research to boost the effectiveness and safety of vital new drugs for both patients and the environment.
Scientists find best way to rid a garden of snails
Gardeners wanting to rid their spring flowerbeds of pesky snails can ditch the beer traps and egg shells and instead develop a strong throwing arm.
Allotments yield healthier soil, study finds
The soils under Britain's allotments are significantly healthier than intensively farmed soils, researchers have found.
Graduate runner up in Masterchef UK
Geography graduate Jack Lucas was a runner up in the latest prestigious television competition MasterChef UK.
Climate change and disasters discussed by Exeter academic at Hay Festival
The impact of weather-related disasters and how humans can prepare for climate change in the future will be discussed by a panel including Professor Katrina Brown of the University of Exeter’s Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) at the Hay Festival of Literature and the Arts this week.
Visit from the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Following a visit to the Chinese University of Hong Kong in March 2013, we welcomed Provost Professor Fanny Cheung for a return visit to the University of Exeter.
Gannet sat nav reveals impact of fishing vessels
Fishing vessels have a far bigger ecological footprint than previously thought, according to research which tracked the movement and behaviour of seabirds using GPS devices.
CLES success in 2015 Guardian subject league table
The College of Life and Environmental Sciences has enjoyed considerable success in The Guardian University Guide 2015, published this week.
Mobile phones negatively affect male fertility, new study suggests
Men who keep a mobile phone in their trouser pocket could be inadvertently damaging their chances of becoming a father, according to a new study led by the University of Exeter.
Earth’s breathable atmosphere a result of continents taking control of the carbon cycle, study suggests
Scientists investigating one of the greatest riddles of the Earth’s past may have discovered a mechanism to help determine how oxygen levels in the atmosphere expanded to allow life to evolve.
SEB President's Medal for Exeter researcher
Early Career Researcher Dr George Littlejohn has won the Society of Experimental Biology President's Medal, for Education & Public Affairs.
Transformational Climate Science: IPCC report Chairs and authors congregate in Exeter
The Transformational Climate Science conference, held at the University of Exeter on 15/16 May 2014, provided an opportunity for key delegates from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) community to summarise important findings from the recent Fifth Assessment Report (AR5).
Exeter 6th in UK for most cited researchers says new global ranking
Eight University of Exeter academics feature in an authoritative new list of the most highly cited researchers, published this week by Thompson Reuters. This places Exeter 6th in the UK.
Recreational football reduces high blood pressure in mature women
The World Cup in Brazil may be attracting a global armchair audience of millions, but new research has shown that playing football could help lower blood pressure in women aged 35-50.
Exeter hosts record breaking Big Bang science and engineering fair
Budding scientists from across the South West region will experience their very own ‘Big Bang’ moment at a special fair hosted by the University of Exeter.
Biosciences student receives Fulbright scholarship
Will George a student from Biosciences has received a place on a Fulbright Summer Institute to study at Kansas State University on one of the most prestigious and selective summer scholarship programmes operating world-wide.
Exeter shows off cutting-edge research to budding scientists
Year 12 science students from across the South West are discovering cutting-edge scientific research in the “Britain Needs Scientists” conference hosted by the University of Exeter, held on Wednesday 2nd July.
Cornwall academic awarded medal for scientific contribution
Professor David Hosken from the Penryn Campus has been awarded a prestigious prize from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) in recognition of outstanding scientific merit.
Fal-moth study needs your garden
Falmouth residents are being sought by a student at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus who is conducting research into the causes of moth declines.
Showcase highlighted innovation to improve healthcare and treatment
A wide range of research which is advancing knowledge on some of the greatest health challenges of our time was showcased at a dynamic event.
Rotten egg gas holds key to healthcare therapies
It may smell of flatulence and have a reputation for being highly toxic, but when used in the right tiny dosage, hydrogen sulfide is now being being found to offer potential health benefits in a range of issues, from diabetes to stroke, heart attacks and dementia.
CLES success at the Professional Services Recognition Awards
The Professional Services Recognition Awards entered its fourth year on Friday 11th July with one of awards going to the College of Life and Environmental Sciences.
Microplastics worse for crabs and other marine life than previously thought, study shows
The tiny plastic particles polluting our seas are not only orally ingested by marine creatures, but also enter their systems through their gills, according to a new study led by the University of Exeter.
New report takes stock of jellyfish in UK seas
A new report by the University of Exeter and the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) takes stock of where and when UK jellyfish occur in UK seas for the first time in over 40 years.
Stress can make hard working mongooses less likely to help in the future
Researchers studying banded mongooses in Uganda have discovered that those who work hard to care for pups may be less likely to invest in future offspring in the same way due to elevated stress hormones.
New device costing just £10 detects deadly lung disease
A scientist from the University of Exeter has developed a simple, cheap and highly accurate device for diagnosing a frequently fatal lung disease which attacks immune deficient individuals such as cancer patients and bone marrow transplant recipients.
Noise pollution impacts fish species differently
Acoustic disturbance has different effects on different species of fish, according to a new study from the Universities of Exeter and Bristol which tested fish anti-predator behaviour.
Major turtle nesting beaches protected in one of the UK's far flung overseas territories
Sea turtles are not a species one would normally associate with the United Kingdom. But on the remote UK overseas territory of Ascension Island, one of the world’s largest green turtle populations is undergoing something of a renaissance.
Bees able to spot which flowers offer best rewards before landing
Bumblebees are able to connect differences in pollen quality with floral features, like petal colour, and so land only on the flowers that offer the best rewards, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Exeter.
Boat noise impacts development and survival of vital marine invertebrates
The development and survival of an important group of marine invertebrates known as sea hares is under threat from increasing boat noise in the world's oceans, according to a new study by researchers from the UK and France.
Cornish winemakers could benefit from climate change study
The UK’s burgeoning winemaking industry will benefit from new research to assess climate change's impacts on Cornwall’s vineyards.
Go nuts with nature at Science in the Square 2014
After the huge success of previous events, researchers from the University of Exeter's Penryn Campus will be back sharing their passion for our planet at this year’s free Science in the Square.
Insights into predator vision revealed in ambitious field project
The question of how animals see, or what the world looks like through their eyes, has vexed and fascinated biologists for centuries.
Man-made noise makes fish more susceptible to predators
Despite their reputation as slippery customers, a new study has shown that eels are losing the fight to survive when faced with marine noise pollution such as that of passing ships.
Exeter scientists helping to protect rare horseshoe bat
Researchers at The University of Exeter are part of a major new project taking place across Devon aimed at finding out more about one of the country’s rarest bats.
New study reveals the effect of habitat fragmentation on the forest carbon cycle
Drier conditions at the edges of forest patches slow down the decay of dead wood and significantly alter the cycling of carbon and nutrients in woodland ecosystems, according to a new study.
Exeter psychologist gives expert evidence on head injury and re-offending link
A University of Exeter psychologist will today give evidence to the Justice Committee of the Scottish Parliament calling for recognition of the connection between head injury and re-offending.
Are flexible parents adaptable parents?
The flexibility of parental behaviours to respond to changes in behaviour of their offspring may actually constrain the ability of parents to adapt to changes in their wider environment.
New study takes the shine off magpie folklore
Magpies are not attracted to shiny objects and don’t routinely steal small trinkets such as jewellery, according to a new study.
Commitment eases access to medical advances in developing world
The University of Exeter has strengthened its commitment to encouraging access to medicine in low income and developing countries by adopting a new approach to health-related intellectual property on products and technologies deriving from its research.
Cornish residents sought for study into environmental risks
Scientists at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus are seeking members of the public to help conduct research into how certain plants, animals and other environmental factors in and around homes are perceived by Cornish residents.
Self-deceived individuals deceive others better
Over confident people can fool others into believing they are more talented than they actually are, a study has found.
It’s all a front – scientists unravel the mystery of gannets’ feeding success
Researchers at Plymouth Marine Laboratory and the University of Exeter have combined two innovative technologies to probe the mystery of how seabirds locate food hotspots across vast tracts of ocean.
New study charts the global invasion of crop pests
Many of the world’s most important crop-producing countries will be fully saturated with pests by the middle of the century if current trends continue, according to a new study led by the University of Exeter.
Exeter academics elected to the Academia Europaea
Exeter academics in both the Arts and Sciences have been honoured with election to the prestigious Academia Europaea.
Why plants in the office make us more productive
‘Green’ offices with plants make staff happier and more productive than ‘lean’ designs stripped of greenery, new research shows.
Exeter Imaging Network workshop: 'Imaging Physiology', 1pm, Wednesday 3 September
The Exeter Imaging Network workshop this September is themed around ‘Imaging Physiology’, and will feature speakers from Exeter and several external institutions.
Burnt out birds suggest hard work could be bad for your health
Unequal sharing of workloads in societies could leave the most industrious individuals at higher risk of poor health and prone to accelerated ageing, according to a new study of a cooperative bird in the Kalahari Desert.
Behind the scenes at 'the biggest fish tank you have ever seen'
An unusual large scale experiment being led by a group of scientists at the University of Exeter investigating how fish respond to underwater noise is the subject of a new NERC Planet Earth podcast.
Carbon stored in the world’s soils more vulnerable to climate change than expected
The response of soil microbial communities to changes in temperature increases the potential for more carbon dioxide to be released from the world's soils as global temperatures rise.
Biosciences research shortlisted for Times Higher award
A team from the University of Exeter which has designed and developed special strains of E. coli capable of producing diesel that is structurally and chemically identical to retail transport fuel has been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education (THE) award.
New research highlights impacts of light pollution on marine life
Newly-published research highlights the variety of impacts light pollution has on the marine environment.
Win an iPad by telling your housing story
Researchers at the University of Exeter are working with Exeter City Council to look at housing for the future in the city.
Expedition finds Nemo can travel great distances to connect populations
New research shows that as babies clownfish sometimes travel hundreds of kilometres across the open ocean.
Working Together to Promote Greater Resilience to Flooding
Researchers from Geography at the University of Exeter are working in collaboration with the Climate Outreach Information Network (COIN) and a range of regional stakeholders to help communities become more resilient to natural hazards like flooding.
Exeter bioscientist awarded Royal Society University Research Fellowship
A University of Exeter bioscientist is one of 43 UK scientists to be made a Royal Society University Research Fellow for 2014.
Skin colouring of rhesus macaque monkeys linked to breeding success
Skin colour displayed amongst one species of monkey provides a key indicator of how successfully they will breed, a new study has shown.
The ESI on the BBC, part two ...
The ESI's Director, Professor Kevin J Gaston, joined - among others - Monty Don and George Monbiot on BBC Radio 4's 'Shared Planet'.
Unpackage me: Exeter researchers go plastic-free for a month
Researchers from the University of Exeter will attempt to live a life free from plastic during October and are calling for others to follow suit.
Study identifies priority regions for conservation of iconic large marine animals
Oceanic fronts - areas where nutrients are drawn together resulting in foraging hotspots - should be priority regions for conservation efforts.
Study shows sharks have personalities
Some sharks are ‘gregarious’ and have strong social connections, whilst others are more solitary and prefer to remain inconspicuous.
University of Exeter’s commitment to gender equality in the sciences confirmed
The University of Exeter’s commitment to gender equality in science disciplines has been recognised through a prestigious national award scheme.
Life Science ranked in the world's top 100
Life Sciences at the University of Exeter has been ranked in the world’s top 100 for the second year running by an influential international league table.
How plastic pollution may harm marine life
University of Exeter scientists are featured on the latest NERC Planet Earth Podcast on the effects of marine plastic on wildlife.
Major funding announced for bioscience students
The South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) is to receive substantial new funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) for the training and development of bioscience PhD students.
Research paves way for new generation of fungicides
Research by the University of Exeter has provided novel insight into the mechanism by which pathogenic fungi avoid the immune responses of the plants they attack.
Exeter celebrates life and works of world's first computer programmer
The University of Exeter will celebrate the life and work of the woman credited as being the world’s first computer programmer, during a special commemorative event.
Caribbean coral reef inhabitants critical in determining future of reefs
New research led by the University of Exeter has found that species that live in and erode coral reefs will play a major role in determining the future of reefs.
Researchers solve riddle of the rock pools - Study shows rock gobies use rapid colour change camouflage to hide from predators
Study shows rock gobies use rapid colour change camouflage to hide from predators.
The ESI: in demand on the BBC again
Another ESI researcher has appeared on BBC Radio 4's 'Shared Planet' with Monty Don.
Exeter researchers call for men to take part in fertility survey
New study to find out why increasing numbers of couples are suffering from fertility problems
Exeter researchers seek young cyclists for bone health study
University of Exeter researchers are looking for young male cyclists to take part in a study investigating how our body composition is affected by the sports we practice.
Bioscience researchers awarded Darwin Initiative grant.
University of Exeter researchers have been awarded a two-year grant to promote the conservation of threatened marine animals.
Rising ocean acidity threatens sea life
Researchers in Exeter have found that sea creatures will be affected by rising ocean acidity.
Exeter researchers investigate how oceans store greenhouse gas
A team from the University’s new ‘Exeter atmospheric and ocean sciences’ unit joined a research cruise earlier this year to investigate the change in storage of greenhouse gases in the waters of the North Atlantic Basin.
Exeter wins £1m funding for new initiative in bio-medicine
The University of Exeter has been awarded £1 million by the Wellcome Trust to establish an initiative aimed at advancing our understanding of living systems and the causes of disease.
New research shows that bats will hang out with their friends this Halloween
New research has shown that despite moving house frequently, bats choose to roost with the same social groups of ‘friends’.
Study reveals startling decline in European birds
Bird populations across Europe have experienced sharp declines over the past 30 years, with the majority of losses from the most common species, say researchers from the University of Exeter.
Creatively exploring mental health
A workshop to increase awareness of alternative approaches to treating mental illness and fostering wellbeing is being held at St Stephen’s Church, High Street Exeter on Friday 7 November.
Students secure gold at international synthetic biology competition
A team of Exeter students are celebrating after winning gold at a prestigious worldwide synthetic biology competition.
New laws threaten Brazil's unique ecosystems
Brazil's globally significant ecosystems could be exposed to mining and dams if proposals currently being debated by the Brazilian Congress go ahead, according to research co-authored by an Exeter academic published today in the journal Science.
Brain’s response to threat silenced when we are reminded of being loved and cared for
Being shown pictures of others being loved and cared for reduces the brain’s response to threat, new research from the University of Exeter has found.
Not just child’s play – study provides benchmark for identifying those at risk
Boys perform better than girls in speed, limb strength and cardiorespiratory fitness, whilst girls have the edge in balance and flexibility, according to a landmark study of European children.
University of Exeter research contributes to establishment of first Marine Protected Area Network in Central Africa
Government of Gabon announces the decision to create a New Marine Protected Area Network - covering about 23 percent of Gabon's territorial waters and EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone)
Exeter researchers go to town with badgers and meerkats
A team of researchers from the University of Exeter will be heading to London on Friday to showcase their research on badgers and meerkats as part in the Great British Bioscience Festival.
Reports identify areas where wildlife can survive in a changing climate
The University of Exeter has worked with Natural England on a project that helps to target conservation action.
RSPB report to MPs on recent flooding
An Exeter Geographer has contributed to an RSPB agenda-setting document, recently launched in Parliament.
Exeter researcher wins prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize in Biological Sciences
A Biosciences researcher at the University of Exeter is one of only five UK bioscientists to be awarded £100,000 from the Leverhulme Trust.
Study reveals significantly increased risk of stillbirth in males
A large-scale study led by the University of Exeter has found that boys are more likely to be stillborn than girls.
New report highlights 'significant and increasing' risks from extreme weather
University of Exeter researchers have played a crucial role in creating a comprehensive new report indicating that the global risk from extreme weather is set to intensify.
Research finds clue to why females live longer than males
Results could help researchers understand the mechanisms involved in ageing.
Cornwall’s mysterious Bluefin tuna dissected at Penryn Campus
Researchers from the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus have completed their post-mortem of a Bluefin tuna.
You can hear the coral reefs dying
You can hear the sound of former bustling coral reefs dying due to the impact of human activity, according to new research from the Universities of Exeter and Essex
Macho stereotypes put off men as well as women
Some men are being driven away from macho occupations like surgery and the Royal Marines because they don’t feel that they are ‘man enough’, according to new research.
Professor Catherine Mitchell joins ECIU advisory board
The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has welcomed Catherine Mitchell, Professor of Energy Policy at the University of Exeter, to its Advisory Board.
Birds conform to local 'traditions'
Birds learn new foraging techniques by observing others in their social network according to a study involving University of Exeter researchers.
What really helps women achieve a good work-life balance?
Professor Michelle Ryan delivers keynote at prestigious conference on what really helps women achieve a good work/life balance.
Study finds early warning signals of abrupt climate change
A new study by researchers at the University of Exeter has found early warning signals of a reorganisation of the Atlantic oceans’ circulation which could have a profound impact on the global climate system.
University of Exeter receives £5 million investment for STEM subjects
The University of Exeter has today received a £5 million funding boost to create its next generation of world-class science facilities.
Unwrapping the science of Christmas
Many species of animals do weird and wonderful things during the colder months.
Study shows embryos can learn
Pond snails are able to sense chemicals released by their predators whilst they are still embryos in the egg and alter their behaviour accordingly, according to new research.
Training elderly in social media improves well-being and combats isolation
Training older people in the use of social media improves cognitive capacity, increases a sense of self-competence and could have a beneficial overall impact on mental health and well-being.
Attitudes to climate change depend on people’s sense of belonging to the planet
New research led by the University of Exeter has found that people who have a stronger sense of place at the global than the national level are more likely to accept that climate change is caused by human activities.
Mother plants teach seeds about seasons and give them a thicker coat when it's cold
New research from the University of Exeter and the John Innes Centre has found that 'mother' plants remember the seasons and use this memory to teach their seeds the time of year and tell them when they should germinate.
CLES research rated internationally excellent in latest national assessment
CLES research has been rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the first assessment of the research quality of UK universities since 2008, the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
