University of Exeter Business School secures UK top 10 place in QS International Trade Rankings 2026
The University of Exeter Business School was seventh in the UK in the latest QS ranking for international trade programmes. The MSc International Business programme ranked third in the UK for ‘trade programme content’ in the QS International Trade Rankings…
Continental shelf seas revealed as powerful carbon sinks, but cutting global emissions remains critical to safeguard sea life
Continental shelf seas – the shallow waters surrounding our coasts that provide most of the world’s seafood – are absorbing more carbon than they release, with the strength and direction of the prevailing wind proving a key control, new research…
EU ambiguity on Western Sahara frozen conflict is a “glaring source” of vulnerability for Sahrawis, study shows
The European Union’s legal ambiguity on the Western Sahara frozen conflict is an increasingly glaring source of vulnerability for Sahrawis, a new study shows. The lack of an EU firm position on the non-self-governing status of Western Sahara’s territory is…
More collaboration needed to prepare UK economy for future challenges, leaders urge
Cross-sector collaboration can prepare the UK economy for future challenges, according to a new report. The ‘Creating a Future Ready Economy’ report, published by Business in the Community (BITC) in collaboration with Royal London and with analysis by University of…
Treasure trove of Devon history set to be unearthed in new book
One of Devon’s last great untapped sources of history will reveal some of its best-kept secrets with the publication of a new book this week. Devon’s Home Front Diaries, 1937 to 1945, reveals for the first time the intimate reflections…
International experts on Artificial Intelligence gather for launch of new University research centre
A new interdisciplinary research centre with a mission to investigate Artificial Intelligence has been launched by the University of Exeter. The Critical AI Centre (CrAIC) will explore the complex and evolving roles and risks associated with conceptions of artificial intelligence…
Firms sensitive to rising temperatures deliver lower stock returns
Companies that are more sensitive to temperature changes are consistently overvalued and deliver lower-than-expected returns. Global temperature rises as a result of climate change impact firms differently, with sectors such as agriculture and energy directly exposed to physical climate risks,…
NHS policies to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective
Current NHS policies designed to improve care for people taking multiple medicines may not be effective, according to new research. In England, more than one in seven people take five or more medicines daily, leading to growing concerns over the…
Essential reading: scholar and author’s book chosen among the best for children
A children’s book written by a renowned author at the University of Exeter has been named as one of the most ‘essential’ titles of the genre. Lubna and Pebble, by Professor Wendy O’Shea-Meddour, and illustrated by Daniel Egnéus, was chosen…
Duty solicitor generational mismatch risks eroding trust in the criminal justice system, study warns
The growing age imbalance in the duty solicitor scheme in England and Wales risks eroding trust in the criminal justice system, a new study warns. Most duty solicitors are aged 45 and over, putting at risk the ability of vulnerable…