Covid-19 and Shame: new book reveals the impact of ‘shame’ and ‘shaming’ during the pandemic
The liberal use of ‘shame’ during the coronavirus pandemic and the corrosive effect it had on British society is the...
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City event to celebrate re-release of historic lesbian love story Chase of the Wild Goose
An iconic love story republished 80 years after falling out of print will be celebrated and discussed at a special...
Dietary nitrate – found in beetroot juice – significantly increases muscle force during exercise
A new study has found that consuming dietary nitrate – the active molecule in beetroot juice – significantly increased muscle...
Powerful research-led play exploring parent carers’ experiences debuts at Exeter Phoenix
A new play based on research that explores the experiences of parents caring for disabled children is showing at Exeter...
Pheasants at risk on unfamiliar ground
Pheasants are most likely to be killed by predators on unfamiliar ground, new research shows. Most animals live within a...
New “Citizens Panel” tasked with improving English schools for children with SEN
Children, parents and teachers will take part in an innovative Citizens Panel tasked with improving education for pupils with special...
Three ‘super-leverage points’ offer hope for climate breakthrough
Three “super-leverage points” could trigger a cascade of decarbonisation in sectors covering 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to...
New research quantifies the ‘wow’ factor of sunrise and sunset for the first time
A new study has identified the impact that fleeting natural events, such as sunrises and sunsets, can have on people,...
Could ketamine stop problematic gambling? New study investigates
Researchers at the University of Exeter are seeking participants to investigate the effect of ketamine on gambling addictions. The new...