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…
Road noise can actually make squirrels feel safer, new study finds
Human disturbance has a significant impact on the behaviour and habitat use of urban wildlife, however, in some situations urban grey squirrels may actually feel safer from predators where our activity is high. A new study from the University of…
£15.5 million to continue South West health research partnership
A partnership that carries out vital health research across the South West Peninsula to directly benefit patients and NHS services has been awarded £15.5 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The Applied Research Collaboration South…
Hidden genetic risk could delay diabetes diagnosis for Black and Asian men
A common but often undiagnosed genetic condition may be causing delays in type 2 diabetes diagnoses and increasing the risk of serious complications for thousands of Black and South Asian men in the UK – and potentially millions worldwide. The…
Work with Exeter’s world-leading sports physiology experts to boost exercise performance
From amateur enthusiasts to elite athletes, world-leading sports physiology experts at the University of Exeter have launched a new service to help unlock their potential and boost performance. Sports Physiology and Exercise Training (SPET) uses cutting-edge physiology assessments to provide…
Exeter co-authors World Alzheimer Report 2025 on ‘the power of rehabilitation’
The University of Exeter has co-authored this year’s World Alzheimer Report, published by Alzheimer’s Disease International and titled: ‘Reimagining life with dementia – The power of rehabilitation’. The report, co-authored by Exeter, Alzheimer’s Disease International, and the University of Sydney,…
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…
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…