Environment and health pioneer elected as Fellow of Royal Society
A pioneer of research investigating the complex links between the environment and human health has been elected as a Fellow...
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Funding of almost £5 million for research into which aspects of CBT reduce negative thought
Funding of £4.9 million will help researchers understand why certain aspects of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) help reduce negative thinking...
Great British Bioturbation-athon to unlock secrets of the seafloor in fight against climate change
This week, Scotland is hosting a first-of-its-kind experiment to determine the carbon storage potential of the ocean floor, and the...
“Devastating” fungal infections wiping out crops and threatening global food security, experts warn
Scientists have warned of the “devastating” impact that fungal disease in crops will have on global food supply unless agencies...
Exeter geographer given prestigious award
A University of Exeter health geographer has been recognised through a prestigious award from the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). Dr...
Researcher wins prestigious award for work spotting early cancer signs
The University of Exeter’s Dr Sarah Bailey has won the Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award 2023 for her work in...
New study explores surgical treatment options for women with pelvic organ prolapse
Researchers from the University of Exeter are involved in a new study exploring surgical treatment options for women with pelvic...
Giving a ‘BOOST’ to older people with back condition
The University of Exeter is working with the NHS and council providers to broaden access to the BOOST rehabilitation programme...
BCG vaccine does not protect against COVID-19 in healthcare workers
A world-leading international trial into the immune boosting benefits of a tuberculosis vaccine has found it does not protect healthcare...