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University of Exeter to Relaunch Historic Mining Engineering Degree Programme

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter is relaunching its undergraduate Mining Engineering degree programme at the Penryn Campus, starting in the 2025/26 academic year. The programme, part of the University’s Engineering 2030 Strategy, is reintroduced by the Camborne School of … Read the full press release

UNY and University of Exeter Lead Joint Initiative to Enhance Inclusivity in Higher Education

(IN BRIEF) A pioneering collaboration between educational experts in Indonesia and the UK aims to address disparities in support for students with disabilities in higher education. Funded by the British Academy, the project seeks to understand the impact of societal … Read the full press release

University of Exeter’s Paul Blackmore Honored with Kathy Sims Mentoring Award

(IN BRIEF) Paul Blackmore, Divisional Head for Student Employability and Academic Success at the University of Exeter, has been recognized with the Kathy Sims Mentoring Award at the Global Career Services Summit Awards in Washington DC. The award acknowledges his … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Among Top Targets for Graduate Employers

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has secured the 10th spot in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers list, indicating its popularity among leading UK national and multi-national companies seeking to recruit graduates. Compiled by High Fliers, the report is … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Opens £30 Million Research Facility for Water Sector Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter, in collaboration with South West Water and Research England, has inaugurated the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW), a pioneering £30 million research facility aimed at addressing sustainability challenges in the … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Showcases Pioneering AI and Data Science Research at AIUK Conference 2024

(IN BRIEF) Experts from the University of Exeter’s Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence are prominently featured at The Alan Turing Institute’s AIUK conference 2024, highlighting their interdisciplinary research aimed at addressing global challenges. Projects include the Bluebird project, … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Launches £2.2m Project ‘The Future is Green’ to Foster Green Economy Skills in Cornwall

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter, Cornwall, in collaboration with The Cornwall College Group and other partners, introduces “The Future is Green,” a £2.2 million initiative aimed at cultivating skills necessary for the burgeoning green economy. Focused on sectors pivotal … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Academics Honored with NIHR Senior Investigator Status for Outstanding Research Contributions

(IN BRIEF) Two esteemed academics at the University of Exeter, Professor Vicki Goodwin MBE and Professor G.J. Melendez-Torres, have been granted the prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator status, underscoring their exceptional research endeavors. Their … Read the full press release

University of Exeter to Drive Climate Action Discussions at World Economic Forum

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter is set to play a significant role in advancing climate action discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The university will organize a series of events building upon the recently launched Global Tipping … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Receives Multiple Athena Swan Awards for Gender Equality Commitment

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has received recognition for its dedication to gender equality across various departments in the latest Athena Swan Charter Awards round. Five departments, including Health and Care Professions, University of Exeter Medical School, Ecology and … Read the full press release

University of Exeter to Lead €9.75 Million Research Project Addressing Inequality and Discrimination in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Professor Susan Banducci from the University of Exeter will lead the Infra4NextGen research project, funded by the European Commission with €9.75 million over four years, to address inequality, racism, and xenophobia in Europe. The research aims to support … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Ranks 30th Globally in QS Sustainability Rankings 2024, Acknowledging Commitment to ESG Challenges

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has achieved a global ranking of 30th in the QS Sustainability Ranking 2024, which evaluates universities’ efforts to address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) challenges. Exeter also secured 15th place in Europe and 10th … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Research Teams Triumph at GW4 Open Research Prize

(IN BRIEF) University of Exeter researchers received accolades at the inaugural GW4 Open Research Prize, an event celebrating excellence in open research practices. Open research encompasses various practices that enhance research accessibility, transparency, reproducibility, and visibility. Exeter researchers claimed first … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Launches Creative Quadrant to Foster Entrepreneurship and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has inaugurated the Creative Quadrant (CQ), a new space within the University of Exeter Business School designed to inspire budding entrepreneurs and cultivate contemporary business skills among students. The CQ encourages students to engage … Read the full press release

University of Exeter-Led Team Wins Prize for AI-Driven Global Antibiotic Resistance Harmonization

(IN BRIEF) A team led by Professor Robert Beardmore at the University of Exeter has won an Innovation Award at the Vivli Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Data Challenge for their work in harmonizing thresholds for antibiotic resistance using artificial intelligence (AI). … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Team Nominated for Impact Prize for Work on Countering Kleptocracy

(IN BRIEF) A team of experts from the University of Exeter, including Professors John Heathershaw and David Lewis, and Dr. Catherine Owen, has been nominated for the Economic and Social Research Council’s Celebrating Impact Prize. Their research focused on the … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Business School’s Global Festival Returns with Diverse Program of Fun and Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter Business School is set to host its Global Festival, celebrating cultural diversity and inclusivity within the school’s community. Following the success of last year’s festival, this year’s program includes a range of family-friendly activities … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Launches “Exeter Innovation” Initiative to Tackle Key Challenges

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has introduced a new initiative called “Exeter Innovation” aimed at fostering business partnerships and addressing contemporary challenges, including climate change and skills shortages. This initiative seeks to connect organizations with leading experts, support skill … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Achieves Global Top 50 Rankings for International Outlook and Research Quality

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has secured impressive rankings in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. It ranks 38th worldwide for International Outlook and 40th for Research Quality, out of over 1900 universities evaluated globally. These rankings … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Recognized for Supporting Economic Growth and Knowledge Exchange

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has achieved recognition for its dedication to fostering economic growth and knowledge exchange, according to the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) assessment by UKRI. The university has moved up to Cluster V, placing it among … Read the full press release

Alzheimer’s Research UK Funds University of Exeter Researchers to Advance Dementia Studies

(IN BRIEF) Alzheimer’s Research UK has provided £370k in grants to three researchers at the University of Exeter to support projects focused on finding new treatments, early diagnosis methods, and understanding the causes of Alzheimer’s disease. One of the projects … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Recognized as Finalist for UK Social Mobility Awards

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has been nominated for prestigious national awards, the UK Social Mobility Awards, in the Leadership of the Year and University of the Year categories. The university’s initiatives aim to improve access to higher education … Read the full press release

QSA Partners and University of Exeter Drive Circular Economy Transformation in UK Fashion Sector

(IN BRIEF) UK fashion and textiles industry is launching a pioneering project called the “data sandbox” to promote circular economy principles. Led by QSA Partners and in collaboration with the University of Exeter, the initiative aims to establish an extended … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Secures Funding for State-of-the-Art SHArD 3D Archaeological Research Lab

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has secured funding to establish the cutting-edge Science, Heritage and Archaeology Digital 3D (SHArD 3D) Laboratory. This state-of-the-art facility will enable researchers to digitally replicate and analyze biological and cultural artifacts, revolutionizing the preservation … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Scientists Bring Science to Pubgoers at Pint of Science Festival

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter is participating in the Pint of Science festival, where leading researchers will present scientific talks in pub venues across the city. The festival, celebrating its tenth anniversary, will take place from May 22 to … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Academics Lead the Way as Scientific Section Presidents for British Science Festival

(IN BRIEF) The British Science Association (BSA) has announced the selection of three experts from the University of Exeter as Scientific Section Presidents for the 2023 British Science Festival. Professor Tim Lenton will serve as the Geology President, focusing on … Read the full press release

Professor Hywel Williams to lead groundbreaking Joint Centre for Excellence in Environmental Intelligence at University of Exeter

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has appointed Professor Hywel Williams as Co-Director of the Joint Centre for Excellence in Environmental Intelligence (JCEEI). The centre brings together leading researchers from the University and the Met Office to develop Environmental Intelligence … Read the full press release

Third year partnership sees University of Exeter and Hospiscare collect over 4,500 Christmas trees for charity

(PRESS RELEASE) EXETER, 19-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Exeter, a public research university in Exeter, Devon, South West England, United Kingdom, announces that for the third year in a row, the University and Hospiscare have partnered up to recycle … Read the full press release

Forscher der University of Exeter erhielten 10 Millionen Pfund für ihr Projekt zur Erneuerung der Biodiversität

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) EXETER, 15-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Exeter, eine öffentliche Forschungsuniversität in Exeter, Devon, South Westengland, Vereinigtes Königreich, hat bekannt gegeben, dass seine Forscher 10 Millionen Pfund an Fördergeldern erhalten haben, um den Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt im Vereinigten … Read the full press release

University of Exeter researchers received £10 million funding for their biodiversity renewal project

(PRESS RELEASE) EXETER, 15-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Exeter, a public research university in Exeter, Devon, South West England, United Kingdom, has announced that its researchers have received £10 million in funding to investigate and tackle biodiversity loss in … Read the full press release

Forscher der Universität Hamburg, des University College London und der University of Exeter sagen, dass das auf der COP26 vereinbarte Abkommen dazu beitragen könnte, positive Wendepunkte bei der Bekämpfung der Klimakrise auszulösen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) EXETER, 9-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Exeter, eine öffentliche Forschungsuniversität in Exeter, Devon, South Westengland, Vereinigtes Königreich, hat bekannt gegeben, dass ein Hauptautor, Professor Tim Lenton, Direktor des Global Systems Institute (GSI) an der University of Exeterits, zusammen … Read the full press release

Researchers from Hamburg University, University College London and University of Exeter say the deal agreed at COP26 could help trigger positive tipping points in combating the climate crisis

(PRESS RELEASE) EXETER, 9-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Exeter, a public research university in Exeter, Devon, South West England, United Kingdom, has announced that a lead author Professor Tim Lenton, Director of the Global Systems Institute (GSI) at the … Read the full press release

University of Exeter study suggests that the English Channel (la Manche) may be preventing rockpool species from reaching UK from Europe

(PRESS RELEASE) EXETER, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Exeter, a public research university in Exeter, Devon, South West England, United Kingdom, has announced that a study carried out by the university’s FABiogeography research group suggested that the English Channel … Read the full press release

University of Exeter led research may be at the doorstep of finding a treatment for the common diabetes complication hypoglycaemia

(PRESS RELEASE) EXETER, 17-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Exeter, a public research university in Exeter, Devon, South West England, United Kingdom, has announced that a research that it led together with Rigel Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RIGL), a biotech firm dedicated … Read the full press release

The University of Exeter among the top 200 higher education institutions in ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s Academic Ranking of World Universities

(PRESS RELEASE) EXETER, 17-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Exeter, a public research university in Exeter, Devon, South West England, United Kingdom, has announced it has been ranked 51 to 200 in the world and 15 to 20 in the … Read the full press release

University of Exeter psychologist suggests keeping the magic of Santa alive for children this Covid Christmas of 2020

Don’t let children catch you putting the presents out this Christmas International survey of over 4000 adults discloses the ways they learned the truth about Santa – and many found out after clumsy parents tripped up on Christmas Eve  Parents … Read the full press release

University of Exeter study: experiencing nature in virtual reality can positively impact your wellbeing amid isolation

(PRESS RELEASE) EXETER, 14-Oct-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Exeter, a public research university, has announced the release of its new study, also published today in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, on how watching nature on TV can boost your … Read the full press release

Professor Sir Steve Smith donates in support of University of Exeter’s first ever Giving Day

(PRESS RELEASE) EXETER, 22-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Exeter, a public research university, has announced that its former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Steve Smith, has supported its first ever Giving Day with a donation of £10,000 to the scholarship … Read the full press release

Study involving experts from the University of Exeter found majority of citizens in France and Germany support some European military cooperation independent of NATO

DEVON, 30-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Public research university The University of Exeter has announced that their experts have been part of a team that surveyed people in France and Germany during the autumn of 2019 about their nations’ defence relationships … Read the full press release

University of Exeter awarded with international research grant to further understand the genetics of autism

EXETER, 05-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A three year international research grant of $975,000 USD (almost £750,000) has been awarded to the University of Exeter for research by Professor Jonathan Mill into the genetics of autism. The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative … Read the full press release