Academics welcome parliamentary debate into national acquired brain injury action plan
Exeter researchers working to highlight the hidden costs of acquired brain injuries – both to individuals and the economy – have welcomed a debate on the issue in the Houses of Parliament. Held at Westminster Hall today (December 4), the…
Exeter helps lawyer and father of two beat cycling greats in his 40s
Raising a family and working as a lawyer would keep most people busy enough, but not for one amateur cyclist who at the age of 41 is making a big name for himself in the sport – with support from…
Graduate wins national award for innovation to detect water contamination
An innovation designed by a University of Exeter graduate to detect contaminated water and save lives has won a prestigious national award. The FluoroGlow device is designed to detect Cryptosporidium in water – a parasite that can cause severe…
Scientists discover new type of lion roar, which could help protect the iconic big cats
A new study has found African lions produce not one, but two distinct types of roars – a discovery set to transform wildlife monitoring and conservation efforts. Researchers at the University of Exeter have identified a previously unclassified “intermediary roar”…
Exeter researchers meet MPs to give insight on ways to tackle climate change and pollution
Researchers from the University of Exeter met with Members of Parliament in Westminster to present their latest insights on pollution in our water systems and unique ways to fight climate change. As part of Evidence Week in Parliament, research teams…
City isolation and not size may drive violence in Africa
There is an assumption that larger cities are inherently more violent than smaller ones, but this is not always the case. A new study of African cities has found the level of isolation could play a more crucial role in…
Working with local communities to manage green spaces could help biodiversity crisis, new study finds
Helping communities manage green spaces by understanding how they use and value the area could be an effective way for local governments to tackle the biodiversity crisis, according to a new study from the University of Exeter. Local councils in…
Exeter plays key role in new toolkit to prevent falls in over 65s
A new digital toolkit designed to help reduce falls in older adults has been launched with the help of the University of Exeter. The new Falls Management Exercise Programme (FaME) Implementation Toolkit is an evidence-based, practical guide aimed at improving…
Exeter research into prostate cancer drug could help thousands and save the NHS millions
Research by the University of Exeter into the prostate cancer drug abiraterone has played a key role in the drug getting official recommendation, which could help thousands of people in the UK and save the NHS millions of pounds. The…
Exeter involved in new centre offering specialist rehabilitation to hundreds of patients every year
The country’s first NHS National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), which aims to transform national and international research and innovation for specialist rehabilitation, is preparing to open its doors to its first patients. The NRC is based on the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation…