Research news

Researchers set to receive more than £3m in funding after being assessed as potential leaders in their field

Three research projects are to each receive more than one million pounds in funding as part of a flagship programme...

Zinc shows promise as surprising emerging treatment for thrush 

New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections (thrush), by shedding new light...

Pivotal moment for humanity as tipping point threats and opportunities accelerate

The world has reached a pivotal moment as threats from Earth system tipping points – and progress towards positive tipping...

Cornwall awarded nearly £5m to tackle health inequalities in local communities

Nearly £5m has been awarded to form a research collaboration that will help improve people’s health and wellbeing in Cornwall....

University of Exeter expert leads research to help inform the fight against inequality in Europe

A University of Exeter expert will lead major new research to help inform the fight against inequality, racism and xenophobia...

Urgent work needed to tackle “substantial” digital health inequality, study recommends

Millions of people are suffering from digital health inequality because of poverty, experts have warned. A new study says urgent...