Medieval Islamic societies considered lovesickness a distinct mental illness, research shows
Lovesickness was taken seriously as a distinct mental illness by physicians in the medieval Islamic world, new research shows. Islamic...
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Iranian government failing to tackle environmental catastrophes while persecuting campaigners, new book says
The Iranian government is failing to tackle devastating environmental catastrophes affecting the country, and persecuting campaigners trying to raise awareness...
Engineering X Electric Formula Team Wins National Young Engineers Award
The Engineering X Electric Formula team has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to engineering education and sustainability, winning the...
A quarter of managers withhold feedback
One in four of those in managerial roles choose not to share feedback with those they supervise – even when...
Innovative Mayan maize farmers used animals as biochemical protein concentrators to solve dietary issue
Mayan farmers used livestock as ‘biological protein concentrators’ to ensure their communities had access to vital amino acids, new research...
Four Exeter climate researchers in Carbon Brief top 100
Four University of Exeter researchers have been named in the top 100 in a new Carbon Brief ranking of the...
Britain’s opportunity divide grows as London surges further ahead
Britain's educational divide is increasingly becoming a London-versus-the-rest story, according to new analysis showing that the capital continues to pull...
New Residency brings together art and ocean science
Cornwall-based creative Jess Pemberton has been selected as Artist-in-Residence at Exeter Marine, where she will spend a month working alongside world-leading marine...
Exeter’s Professor Krasimira Tsaneva-Atanasova appointed to College of Experts
A senior academic leader at the University of Exeter has been selected to join the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s newly formed...