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University of Exeter rated leading institution in the country for ecology and evolution research

The quality of research undertaken by the University of Exeter in the fields of ecology and evolution has been ranked...

“Rethink” of pupil-teacher relations means moving beyond behaviour management, new book says

Relations between teachers and their pupils need to be rethought, moving beyond behaviour management into something more reciprocal, an expert...

British shellfish and seaweed farms could provide valuable habitats for coastal fish species, according to new research

Shellfish and seaweed farming offer potentially sustainable food sources and are increasingly recognised for their additional environmental benefits, but research...

Physical activity in nature helps prevent several diseases, including depression and type 2 diabetes

Physical activity in natural environments prevent almost 13,000 cases of non-communicable diseases a year in England and save treatment costs...

Policymakers must recognise global economic risks posed by ecosystem ‘tipping points’

The collapse of key ecosystems would severely harm the global economy, researchers have warned. Researchers from UCL’s Institute for Innovation...

Educational damage caused by Covid will mean poorer GCSE results for pupils well into the 2030s

The educational damage wrought by the Covid pandemic will impact on children well into the 2030s, with generations of pupils...