Historic discovery finds 19th-century estate agent used peepshow technology to create proto version of Rightmove
A 19th-century estate agent created the world’s first version of Rightmove more than 160 years before the birth of online...
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Family ties shape social lives of bull sharks
Bull sharks have a slight preference for spending time with their relatives, new research shows. Scientists used genetic data and...
Finisterre founder and ShelterBox Chief Executive honoured by the University of Exeter
The founder of pioneering Cornish brand Finisterre and the Chief Executive of disaster relief charity, ShelterBox have been honoured by...
University of Exeter 2026 graduates celebrate during special ceremonies
Thousands of new University of Exeter graduates have celebrated their academic achievements with their loved ones during special ceremonies. This...
University of Exeter recognised for commitment to boosting social mobility
Staff and students at the University of Exeter have been recognised for their commitment to boosting social mobility in the...
30,000 people tried for bigamy over the past 400 years, major new research shows
Bigamy has been a rare crime during the past 400 years – and offenders have been harshly punished, a major...
Archaeological dig reveals full extent of Roman villa with intricate mosaic and bath house
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare and intricate polychrome mosaic within the remains of a Roman villa sitting beneath Devon farmland....
Exeter scholars awarded Fellowships of the British Academy
Five world-renowned researchers have been recognised for their scholarly work after being elected as Fellows of the British Academy. Historians...
University of Exeter appointed as founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance
The University of Exeter has been recognised as one of the UK's leading institutions in defence, security and resilience education...