New £10m centre to tackle the health impacts of climate change
A new Centre focused on delivering research on climate change and its impacts on health that will address climate-environment-health inequalities...
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Bacteria breakthrough could accelerate mosquito control schemes
Mosquito larvae grow faster if they’re exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health...
Exeter wins University of the Year at Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards
The University of Exeter has been named University of the Year 2024 at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards in recognition of...
Alcohol consumption among non-human animals may not be as rare as previously thought, say ecologists
Anecdotes abound of wildlife being “drunk” after eating alcohol-containing fermented fruits, but despite this, nonhuman consumption of ethanol has been...
University, guild and union awarded Responsible Futures accreditation
The University of Exeter, Exeter Students’ Guild, and Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union have been awarded joint Responsible Futures accreditation....
Sliver of cool surface water helps the ocean absorb more carbon
Subtle temperature differences at the ocean surface allow more carbon dioxide (CO₂) to be absorbed, new research shows. Scientists have...
Bird study finds sons help their parents less than daughters because they’re scouting future prospects
Male birds help their parents less than females because they’re too busy scouting for new places to live and breed,...
Creative curricular reforms needed to improve opportunities for young people
Educators and industry leaders from across the South West have called for a more creative school curriculum that engages students...
Project exploring potential for domestic circular supply-chain for ceramic magnets receives funding boost
A pioneering project to explore the potential for a domestic circular supply-chain for ceramic magnets - which could play a...