£2.9m for research to improve nutrition in small island states through ecologically sustainable food production
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is investing £2.9 million into a new research project in...
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Vote for world-leading Exeter diabetes nurse in Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award
An Exeter nurse who has helped transform diabetes research, diagnosis and care has been shortlisted for an international award, which...
Study reveals how pollinators cope with plant toxins
Pollinators such as honeybees produce special enzymes that detoxify defence chemicals produced by plants, new research shows. Many plants produce...
5,500 people diagnosed with rare genetic diseases in major research study
Around 5,500 people with severe developmental disorders now know the genetic cause of their condition, thanks to a major nationwide...
New online courses for health professionals to provide patients with evidence based rehabilitation
Health professionals now have access to a range of online courses aimed at improving rehabilitation and reducing pain, based on...
Physiotherapist embarks on Greenland expedition to learn more on science behind muscle loss
A physiotherapist will embark on a 21-day ski-haul expedition across Greenland, as part of University of Exeter research seeking to...
DNA testing finds endangered eels on the menu
DNA testing has confirmed widespread – and probably illegal – international trading of critically endangered European eels. A research team...
Exeter secures funding boost for digital student scholarships
The University of Exeter has received a significant funding boost to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science postgraduate...
£2.5 million European Research Council Advanced Grant to help reduce impact of falls
A major research award worth over £2.5 million has been awarded by the European Research Council (ERC) to support cutting-edge...