Yearly Archives: 2025

Man in court accused of murdering fellow inmate at Exeter Prison

A man has been remanded in custody accused of murdering a fellow inmate in a prison.James Desborough, 39, from Cornwall appeared before Exeter Magistrates' Court on Thursday accused of killing Steven Kempster, 65.Devon and Cornwall Police said it had received a report from Exeter Prison that Mr Kempster had been found dead in his cell at about 05:40 BST on Monday.Mr Desborough was told he must next appear at Exeter Crown Court on Friday. Source link

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Memorial trees planted at Royal Devon hospitals to honour health workers

Trigger warning: This references National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers. We appreciate that this topic might be difficult for some colleagues, but we think it is vitally important to raise awareness. There is more information on support and training at the end of this post. A memorial tree has been planted outside the Medical School’s Research, Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) building at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E) as a way to remember…

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Specialist laboratory exploring experimental techniques to improve the resolution of analyses on the felled Sycamore Gap tree 

Specialist laboratory exploring experimental techniques to improve the resolution of analyses on the felled Sycamore Gap tree 

A university laboratory specialising in digital preservation and the digital display of historic artefacts is playing a key role in efforts to commemorate the felled Sycamore Gap tree. The Digital Humanities Lab at the University of Exeter is exploring computer vision and imaging techniques on a slice of the tree to assist Historic England in more accurately dating its age. Specialists in the team have produced an array of models of the wood’s surface and structure to make…

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Henry Slade: Exeter ready to put ‘terrible’ season behind them

After an off-field restructure began following a club-record 79-17 loss at Gloucester in late April - the lowest point in their worst season in recent memory - Exeter ended the campaign with a win over Northampton before narrow losses to Harlequins and Sale.The rejig led to long-serving coaches Ali Hepher and Rob Hunter losing their jobs as Dave Walder came in as backs coach and director of rugby Rob Baxter took a more hands-on role with the side."Dave's…

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Oil rig study reveals vital role of tiny hoverflies

A study of migratory hoverflies on a North Sea oil rig has revealed their vital role as long-distance pollen transporters.    Researchers studied 121 marmalade hoverflies that landed on an oil rig in the Britannia oil field, 200km off the coast of Scotland. Pollen was found on 92% of the hoverflies and – with no vegetation on the rig, and no land nearby – this shows they can transport pollen over great distances, potentially linking plant populations that…

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Celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week

We are joining the global celebration of National Postdoc Appreciation Week – an initiative dedicated to acknowledging, recognising, and celebrating the outstanding contributions of postdocs and early career researchers (ECRs) to research, teaching, mentoring, outreach, and much more. The Public Health and Sports Sciences department is immensely proud of our ECRs, whose dedication, innovation, and hard work continue to advance knowledge and make a real impact in their fields. Dr George Pavis Dr Pavis joined the Nutritional Physiology…

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Coral reefs set to stop growing as climate warms

Most coral reefs will soon stop growing and may begin to erode – and almost all will do so if global warming hits 2°C, according to a new study in the western Atlantic. An international team, led by scientists from the University of Exeter, assessed 400 reef sites around Florida, Mexico and Bonaire. The study, published in the journal Nature, projects that more than 70% of the region’s reefs will stop growing by 2040 – and over 99%…

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University of Exeter Business School among world’s best in QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026

The University of Exeter Business School’s Master’s programmes have improved their placing in the QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026. The annual rankings highlight postgraduate programmes with strong links to industry, positive alumni outcomes and excellent return on investment. They assess a range of indicators including diversity, employability and thought leadership. The Business School’s programmes enjoyed success, either improving or maintaining their year-on-year ranking position. Both MSc Marketing and Finance ranked in the top 100 programmes globally, and the online MBA, part…

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Joseph Dweba: Hooker can reignite Springboks career at Exeter – Rob Baxter

Joseph Dewba can use his time at Exeter to force his way back into the South Africa squad says Chiefs boss Rob Baxter.Dweba, who moved to Sandy Park from Stormers this summer, won the last of his six caps for the Springboks in the summer of 2023. Baxter likens the hooker's situation in a similar light to Australian signings Dean Mumm and Nic White.The pair both moved to Exeter from Super Rugby having dropped out of contention for…

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Exeter-Hong Kong collaboration opens doors to brain science research

Researchers specialising in fields related to the workings of the brain are being invited to apply for new starter grants available through an international partnership with City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). Up to £30,000 is available across an estimated six collaborative projects in brain science, encompassing neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, mathematics and computing. The call for applications was opened at a September event at CityUHK, which showcased the progress of four inaugural Initiator Projects that have been running…

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South West Water and University of Exeter collaborate using AI in bid to make water network lead free

South West Water is working in partnership with the University of Exeter through the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW), to develop an upgraded model to predict the location of lead pipes across its network. This work is a key part of South West Water’s lead strategy for the next five years, which includes removing between 20,000 and 40,000 lead pipes. It also supports the company’s long-term commitment to be completely lead-free by 2050. A…

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Play Interact Explore – Exeter Observer

Play Interact Explore – Exeter Observer

Theatre Alibi is hosting an interactive tactile exhibition suitable for all ages from Saturday 4 October to Sunday 2 November at Emmanuel Hall.Play Interact Explore was developed by artists Leap Then Look in conjunction with four community groups in Eastbourne and Brighton.It offers a sculptural environment for people to explore and rearrange, experimentally interacting with a variety of objects and assemblages.Special sessions include early years mornings, when kids go free, and afternoons designed for home educating families who…

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