Scientists develop ‘floating scarecrow’ to protect threatened seabirds
New research has shown that a “floating scarecrow” developed by UK-based scientists and a repurposed bird-scaring kite can help save...
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Butterflies use optical illusions to dodge predators
A bird attacking a butterfly will often find its beak snapping at thin air. According to new research, that split-second...
First UK specific ADHD toolkit now available to primary schools
A new ADHD toolkit from the University of Exeter is the first of its kind designed specifically to be used...
Fish choose perfect partners in dating game study
Fish have “designed” their perfect partners in a new experiment – revealing simple male preferences and more complex female tastes....
Cyber Law Toolkit releases 2026 update and opens call for new scenarios
A leading essential guide for those navigating the legal challenges posed by cyber activities has been updated for 2026. The...
World-first study into rare lung disease launched at Exeter
A worldwide first-of-its-kind study has launched at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, supported by the University of...
New funding to evaluate University of Exeter work to reduce NEET numbers in the South West
Experts will evaluate the impact of University of Exeter work to help children not in school to take GCSE exams....
Recruitment begins for new generation of UK functional genomics researchers
A major new UK-wide doctoral training programme coordinated through the University of Exeter will train the next generation of researchers...
Recruitment begins for future biomedical researchers
The University of Exeter will play a key role in training the next generation of biomedical science leaders, after the...