Schools must address classroom bias against working-class pupils to level the education playing field
Teachers need to do more to celebrate the achievements of the working classes and confront social class biases in the...
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Avalanche of papers could erode trust in science
A rapid rise in the number of academic articles being published could undermine public trust in science, researchers have warned....
University of Exeter launches new initiative to forge business partnerships that tackle major challenges
The University of Exeter is launching a new initiative to support business partnerships and develop innovative solutions to today’s major...
Grandparent childcare may not help the wellbeing of mums or reduce mother-child conflict, study suggests
Grandparent childcare for toddlers doesn’t have an impact on the wellbeing of their mothers, a new study suggests. Extra help...
University of Exeter expertise supporting police youth work to reduce reoffending
Innovative work by Devon & Cornwall Police, supported by University of Exeter education experts, aims to decrease youth reoffending and...
University of Exeter joins group of leading research universities in assessment of business and community impact
The University of Exeter’s steadfast commitment to supporting and nurturing economic growth and businesses has been recognised in a comprehensive...
New book explores true love stories through the ages
Historical ‘true’ love stories spanning more than 2,500 years, from Ancient Greece to Georgian England, are explored in a new...
Antibiotics can help some bacteria survive for longer
Scientists have found a surprising effect of some antibiotics on certain bacteria – that the drugs can sometimes benefit bacteria,...
Extensive Impact of Metal Mining Contamination on Rivers and Floodplains revealed
A groundbreaking study has provided pivotal new insights into the extensive impact of metal mining contamination on rivers and floodplains...