Medieval Islamic societies considered lovesickness a distinct mental illness, research shows
Lovesickness was taken seriously as a distinct mental illness by physicians in the medieval Islamic world, new research shows. Islamic...
Arab and Islamic Studies
Iranian government failing to tackle environmental catastrophes while persecuting campaigners, new book says
The Iranian government is failing to tackle devastating environmental catastrophes affecting the country, and persecuting campaigners trying to raise awareness...
Two centuries on, experts unlock secrets of Red Sea and Gulf of Aden sailing chart
Experts have unlocked secrets hidden for two hundred years in a beautiful navigational chart made for 18th century seafarers negotiating the...
Exeter retains 11th place in Complete University Guide 2027
The University of Exeter has maintained its position of 11th in the latest national league table. Exeter retained its position...
HASS subjects lead the way in University of Exeter’s QS World Rankings success
Sustained excellence across the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences has helped the University of Exeter to achieve sweeping success in...
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences celebrates International Women’s Day
Academics and professional staff across the University’s Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) have joined together to celebrate...
University welcomes Dubai documentary crew for new programme on its archival collections of the Arab world
The University of Exeter and its collection of cultural artefacts relating to the Emirates are to be showcased to millions...
University of Exeter to lead national modern languages campaign in the region
A new campaign tackling the decline in the number of young people learning modern languages at A-level is being launched...
Transatlantic philanthropy secures renowned scholar at the University of Exeter
A prestigious new academic position has been founded at the University of Exeter thanks to a significant act of philanthropy....