Oyster reefs once thrived along Europe’s coasts – now they’re gone
Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe's coastline – but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a century...
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University of Exeter plays key role at Climate Week NYC
University of Exeter researchers played a key role at Climate Week NYC. Exeter’s experts took part in multiple events –...
Cool roofs could have saved lives during London’s hottest summer
As many as 249 lives could have been saved in London during the 2018 record-setting hot summer had the city...
University of Exeter to establish new collections facility to safeguard archaeological remains
A new facility that will offer storage of physical remains from ancient humans, animals, and plants to help ease the...
UK’s largest circular economy programme hailed as ‘start of journey’
Exeter’s circular economy experts hailed the National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research (NICER) programme as the ‘start of a journey’ at...
Falmouth to host first UK Bluefin Tuna Championship
The inaugural UK Bluefin Tuna Championship will be held in Falmouth this weekend (September 28 & 29). The event is...
‘Invisible forest’ of algae thrives as ocean warms
An “invisible forest” of phytoplankton is thriving in part of our warming ocean, new research shows. Phytoplankton are tiny drifting...
Gift of £3.3m to help establish ‘impact team’ to accelerate action on climate and nature
The University of Exeter has received £3.3 million to fund a new project to mobilise action on the climate and...
Exeter triumphs in first round of University Challenge
The University of Exeter is through to the second round of the BBC’s long-running quiz show, University Challenge, after seeing...