Global mycology community calls to combat drug‑resistant fungi
Fifty researchers from across the world have joined forces to create a new five-step plan to protect vulnerable patients from...
Biosciences
Exeter led international collaboration given £4.5 million to tackle deadly fungal disease
An international collaboration led by the University of Exeter has been awarded £4.5 million to help improve understanding of fungal diseases that kill 2.5 million people each year. The funding from Wellcome...
Dormice weight fluctuates as climate changes
Britain’s hazel dormice are getting lighter in spring but fatter in autumn as our climate changes, new research suggests. The...
Big climbs in Health & Life Science subjects in prestigious global rankings
Health & Life Sciences subjects at the University of Exeter have climbed significantly in a global ranking, with the overall...
University of Exeter part of £35.4 million UKRI investment to strengthen UK food security
The University of Exeter is contributing to a major new UK-wide research infrastructure, PhenomUK, which has been awarded £35.4 million...
Engineered moths could replace mice in research into “one of the biggest threats to human health”
A scientific breakthrough not only promises faster testing for antimicrobial resistance, but also an ethical solution to the controversial issue...
Cancer blood test detection research rolls out to 60 practices in Devon.
A pilot project to help GPs spot early warning signs of cancer from routine blood tests has now rolled out...
Strong performance for Exeter subjects in global THE rankings
Two subject areas at the University of Exeter now feature in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education World University...
Exeter research leads action to create a sustainable pharmaceutical future
Pharmaceuticals used in healthcare provide huge health and economic benefits to society, but are now found extensively as pollutants across...