Exeter team set for University Challenge
Students from the University of Exeter will be appearing on the current season of the BBC’s long-running quiz programme, University...
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University shortlisted for four Times Higher Education awards
The University of Exeter had been shortlisted for four Times Higher Education (THE) awards, it has been announced. This year...
Exeter climate research is key to modelling tool that aims to decarbonise buildings
A new weather modelling tool shows the crucial role of engineering and climate science in the buildings of the future....
Avian architects: Sparrows work together to build grand designs
Birds of a feather really do flock together, or build together as the case may be, incorporating their unique architectural...
Global South cities lack cooling green spaces
Cities in the Global South are more exposed to extreme heat because they lack cooling green spaces, new research shows....
Community-led deer management could bring ‘cascade’ of benefits
Community involvement in managing deer populations could deliver a cascade of benefits for biodiversity, climate change, food sustainability and rural...
‘Overshoot myth’ risks catastrophic global warming
The idea that we can “overshoot” global warming targets then fix the problem with technology is a dangerous myth, scientists...
Forest restoration can boost people, nature and climate simultaneously
Forest restoration can benefit humans, boost biodiversity and help tackle climate change simultaneously, new research suggests. Restoring forests is often...
Mature forests vital in fight against climate change
Mature forests have a key role to play in the fight against climate change – extracting carbon dioxide (CO2) from...