Distance from natural habitat doesn’t reduce pollination in tropical smallholder farms
Being close to a natural habitat such as a forest doesn’t necessarily make farmland more attractive to pollinators, a new study shows. It is commonly thought that when farmland is close to a natural habitat it is more likely…
University of Exeter researcher instrumental to new civil service AI training programme
An Exeter academic expert has co-created an innovative AI training programme to upskill analysts in the Cabinet Office. The Cabinet Office’s Government Social Research (GSR) AI Accelerator Programme is designed to equip civil service social researchers with the skills to…
University of Exeter to support businesses in Somerset with new ‘Innovation Hub’
The University of Exeter is reaching into Somerset to support businesses and economic growth through the launch of a new Innovation Hub. The Somerset Innovation Hub, led by Exeter Innovation in collaboration with Somerset Council and SETsquared Bath, will help businesses across Somerset harness innovation,…
Exeter delivers on global stage at COP30
The University of Exeter played a significant role at COP30 as it aimed to help combat climate change through its world-leading climate science. Highlights from the University’s packed itinerary in Belem included the launch of the Global Carbon Budget, the leading academic authority…
Degree apprenticeships at Exeter win two Tech South West Awards
The University of Exeter won in the ‘Commitment to Diversity’ and ‘Supporting Talent’ categories for its degree apprenticeship programmes at last week’s Tech South West Awards. Exeter was singled-out by judges at a glittering awards ceremony at Sandy Park for…
Exeter subjects excel in global ranking
University of Exeter research has ranked among the world’s best in a recently published league table. The Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2025 placed 12 academic research areas in the global top 100 – three more than last…
Non-fatal strangulation laws may have saved more than 1,500 lives
US legislation making strangulation a serious criminal offence has been linked to reduced intimate partner homicide rates, with 14% fewer women killed and 27% fewer male-victims in the 18-49 age group. Strangulation statutes are a relatively recent development in criminal…
New data shows how critically endangered penguins are directly competing with fishing vessels for their food
A new study finds critically endangered African penguins are significantly more likely to forage in the same areas as commercial fishing vessels during years of low fish abundance, increasing competition for food and adding pressure to a species already in…
New global guide will help leaders understand and act on climate crisis
A new guide launched at COP30 will help policymakers understand the dangers of climate change – and the solutions that can bring about a safe and sustainable future. The Parliamentarians’ Global Guide to Climate Change and Climate Solutions contains contributions from world-leading climate experts to provide policymakers everywhere with the latest evidence. It follows…
University of Exeter Business School’s One Planet MBA is UK’s best for sustainability
The University of Exeter Business School has for the third-year running been named top UK business school for integrating sustainability and ESG themes into its MBA programme. Exeter’s One Planet MBA programme, formerly known as The Exeter MBA, retained its…