£15.5 million to continue South West health research partnership
A partnership that carries out vital health research across the South West Peninsula to directly benefit patients and NHS services...
Research news
Major new study discovers diet and migratory behaviour shape neophobia
The largest-ever study on neophobia, or fear of novelty, has discovered the key reasons why some bird species are more...
History scholars honoured and recognised by the Royal Historical Society
Four scholars at the University of Exeter, Cornwall, have been recognised by the Royal Historical Society (RHS) for their contributions...
Satellite images reveal ancient hunting traps used by South American social groups
Satellite images have revealed an ancient system of elaborate, funnel-shaped mega traps likely built by hunters and pastoralists to catch...
“Cocktails” of common pharmaceuticals in our waterways may promote antibiotic resistance
New research has shown, for the first time, how mixtures of commonly used medications which end up in our waterways...
Exeter–Queensland partnership striving to improve the security of global communication
A new international research collaboration has been launched focusing on one of the biggest challenges in contemporary communications. Experts at...
Increasing pressures for conformity de-skilling and demotivating teachers, study warns
The increasing pressure for teachers to obey school curriculum policies is “profoundly demotivating” and is leading directly to people leaving...
‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point
Widespread mortality of warm-water coral reefs under way, as world reaches first tipping point With global warming set to breach...
Exeter boosts global fight against antifungal resistance with £2.8m funding
As the threat of drug‑resistant fungal infections grows into a serious global health concern, the University of Exeter is taking...