Exeter’s Medical Mycology Centre attains prestigious international diamond status
World leading medical mycology centre based in Exeter has been accredited with a top-level rating for excellence in research facilities...
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Call to protect whales and dolphins at Indian Ocean hotspot
A remote part of the Indian Ocean is a hotspot for whales and dolphins, prompting researchers to call for a...
University of Exeter secures £1.6m to support decarbonisation of the fashion and textile industry
The University of Exeter has today been awarded £1.6m in funding for a new project led by Professor Tamara Galloway,...
Exeter researcher secures over half a million pounds to tackle health conditions caused by dormant bacteria
Over half a million pounds has been awarded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to tackle cholera and gastroenteric...
Arctic terns may navigate climate dangers
Arctic terns – which fly on the longest migrations of any animal on Earth – may be able to navigate...
New digital tools for more sustainable shrimp production
Researchers at the University of Exeter are helping the Bangladesh shrimp industry become more sustainable through a new set of...
Bats struggle during organic farming transition
Bat activity falls as farms make the transition to organic agriculture, new research shows. Organic farming is better for biodiversity...
Plastic at almost all coral reefs
Almost all coral reefs – including some of the most remote on Earth – contain large pieces of plastic waste,...
University researchers showcase scientific wonders at Glastonbury
From climate change to robot surgeons, and from spiders to AI and deepfakes, festivalgoers at this year’s Glastonbury Festival can...