A retired banker is now thought to be the first man over 60 to cover the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot, after completing his 200th marathon in 200 days. Steve James, who celebrated his 66th birthday on the final leg of this journey, has spent the last seven months, completing the 5,240 miles along the British coast, finally ending this challenge in Topsham, Devon, where he began on 16 April. Steve, who lives and trained on…
A documentary that records the lives and experiences of people in North Devon who have chosen to live without mains electricity is to have an exclusive, limited run in two cinemas in November. The film, where is heaven?, took a decade to film and has won awards and played to sold-out venues despite technically being in its pre-release phase. Now, five screenings have been confirmed for two cinemas in Devon thanks to the University of Exeter and its…
A partnership on a potentially world-leading marine research centre and a new collaborative geology degree that will create new educational pathways between the UK and the United Arab Emirates were among the highlights of an international visit to Sharjah for the University of Exeter this week. The President and Vice-Chancellor and other University leaders met counterparts at the universities of Khorfakkan, Kalba and Al Dhaid to deepen and broaden education and research partnerships. They also met with alumni in the…
The planet’s natural carbon sinks are reaching critical limits, absorbing fewer emissions than expected as decades of climate change has weakened their capacity, a new report warns. Nature-based carbon removal projects are also at risk; climate change is further undermining their long-term reliability and storage capacity, and though large-scale deployment of removals is necessary, it could threaten food security and biodiversity. The report warns that global climate targets may now face major setbacks. Launched today ahead of COP30…
A new forensic ecology consultancy that will work with police and other agencies in the investigation of crimes and major incidents is being launched by the University of Exeter. ApEx Forensics will draw upon academic expertise across a broad range of fields to provide one of the first commercial services of its kind to be established in UK Higher Education. Led by Professor Karl Harrison, the former National Forensic Specialist Adviser and one of the most experienced Forensic…
New research conducted by an international team of physicians has found that high-energy gamma rays might offer the key to unlocking the mysteries of the Sun’s magnetic fields. The study, led by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the University of Exeter and the University of Amsterdam, concludes that teraelectronvolt (TeV) gamma rays, observable from specialist facilities on Earth, could be the result of this magnetic field interacting with cosmic rays. By studying these TeV rays, say the…
Beautiful monastic music will be heard again in a former Exeter priory closed by Henry VIII thanks to the discovery of a rare collection of medieval chants. St Nicholas Priory was founded by William the Conqueror in 1087. It was home to Benedictine monks for over 400 years and is the oldest building in Exeter. In 1536, like other monasteries, it was closed and the remains became the home of wealthy Tudor merchants. Thanks to the University of…
The worsening consequences of the climate crisis could fatally “derail” climate action, researchers have warned. With global warming breaching 1.5°C – and Earth system tipping points, such as the widespread dieback of warm-water coral reefs, now being reached – the consequences of climate change are guaranteed to escalate. The new report – by the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative (SCRI), the University of Exeter, University College London’s Climate Action Unit, and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) –…
Humanitarian organisations must go beyond reactive compliance to data protection laws if they are to continue using technology in a principled, safe, and trusted way in the digital age, experts have said. The sector must share knowledge and best practices for protecting the data of affected populations and shape the technologies it uses as they become central to the way aid is delivered around the world. In a new book, the experts highlight the risk of “scope creep”,…
A novelist and scholar at the University of Exeter has secured the biggest publishing deal of her career. Dr Emily Bernhard Jackson has signed a three-book deal with Faber, which will include her forthcoming crime-thriller Missing and the next two, as-yet unwritten, entries in the series. The deal covers the UK, European Union and the Commonwealth countries, with a separate two-book deal agreed with Simon and Schuster for the United States of America. Dr Bernhard Jackson, Senior Lecturer…
The perception among some police officers that fraud is a victimless offence can weaken investigations and the support given to those affected, a new study shows. Officers are hampered by having to rely on limited resources and outdated, fragmented local structures which are poorly equipped to address cyber-enabled, cross-border criminal activity, researchers have found. Fraud is the most prevalent crime in the UK and a global concern, causing substantial financial and societal harm, yet it can be deprioritised…
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 2026 and was 20th overall. The programme also performed well in areas such as reputation, graduate outcomes, industry engagement, innovative teaching and research. The influential rankings offer a snapshot of international trade-focused Masters and MBA programmes, with this…