New study to show how diverse multicultural views about the body, mind and soul have influenced hospital design
A new study will show how diverse multicultural views about the body, mind and soul have influenced hospital design. Those behind the research hope the new insight into the history of medical buildings will help promote better holistic healthcare design…
Green glory as University wins national sustainability awards
An inspirational geography scholar, a student ambassador driving positive change, and the University’s commitment to honest and transparent reporting have all been lauded at a national awards night celebrating sustainability in higher education. At the 2025 UK & Ireland Green…
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…
Exeter astrophysicist awarded prestigious French Academy of Science medal
A University of Exeter academic has been awarded a prestigious science award in France in recognition of her pioneering research into the structure and evolution of stars and planets. Professor Isabelle Baraffe received the Medal of the Sciences of the Universe by the French Academy of…
The law turns a “blind eye” to the severe financial consequences of being in an abusive relationship, study warns.
The law is failing victims and survivors because it is turning a “blind eye” to the long-lasting and severe financial consequences of being in an abusive relationship, a new study warns. The law should be reformed to make domestic abuse…
Peatlands project wins prestigious ERC grant
A project studying the impact of climate change on peatlands has won a prestigious Synergy Grant from the European Research Council. CLIMPEAT (Northern Peatlands in the face of climate warming and abrupt changes) has been awarded €12.5 million over six…
Devon’s elite attempts to “police” patriotism during World War One had limited success, research shows
Rich and powerful Devonians attempted to “police” patriotism during World War One because they were dismayed by an indifferent response to the European crisis by some in the county, research shows. These ‘provincial patriots’ were alarmed by objections from some…
Solar radiation modification could reduce global temperatures but is no substitute for reducing emissions, says Royal Society
Techniques to reflect an additional small portion of sunlight back into space could help cool the planet if deployed globally, but they cannot address the full range of climate impacts or replace emission cuts, according to a Royal Society briefing….
Theatre and Performance scholar wins international awards for experimental new film
A drama scholar has won a pair of European awards for his directorial work on his debut film. Professor Konstantinos Thomaidis picked up the Best Director Award at the Berlin Indie Shorts Festival last month, for his short documentary, Mother…
Graduate innovation to detect water contamination up for national award
An innovation designed by a University of Exeter graduate to detect contaminated water and save lives has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. The FluoroGlow device is designed to detect Cryptosporidium in water – a parasite that can…