Exeter researcher selected for inaugural BioFAIR Fellowship to advance FAIR data practices
A data research scientist form the University of Exeter has been selected to join the inaugural BioFAIR Fellowship, a prestigious UK-wide initiative aimed at transforming life sciences through better data practices. Dr Craig Willis of the University of Exeter will…
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust Centenary Award 2025
A promising postgraduate student from Holne in Devon has been selected to receive a national ‘Centenary Award’ bursary from The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust to support her studies relating to UK agriculture. Maeve Leith was selected for the award to…
International Criminal Court cases not fully representing victims of crimes, study warns
Victims who participate in proceedings at the International Criminal Court are unlikely to be fully representative of the communities harmed by the crimes that have been charged, a new study warns. The research shows there are a wide range of…
University of Exeter celebrates South West cinema success with online public film festival
An online film festival showcasing movies and documentaries that comment upon creative life in Devon and Cornwall opens today (Monday 1 December). DxC will feature works past and present from regional directors, with the theme of Southwest Crossings: Journeys Through…
Funding agencies can end profit-first science publishing
Funding organisations can fix the science publishing system – which currently puts profit first and science second – according to new research. The new paper says the current relationship between researchers, funders and commercial publishers has created a “drain” –…
‘If we wait, it will be too late’: Hundreds of scientists sign urgent climate declaration
In the wake of the COP30 climate change conference, more than 500 scientists have signed an urgent declaration, stating: “The planet’s future hangs in the balance.” COP30 ended with almost every country in the world signing an agreement called the…
“Exploitative” online money gaming in India causing financial, health and social harm, analysis shows
“Exploitative” online money gaming in India is harming people’s financial and mental health and causing deep social problems, a new study shows. The analysis says new legislation which bans these games is constitutionally defensible and justified. It highlights how the…
Transatlantic philanthropy secures renowned scholar at the University of Exeter
A prestigious new academic position has been founded at the University of Exeter thanks to a significant act of philanthropy. A donation by Canadian philanthropist Sajjad Ebrahim has enabled the University to establish the Imam Sajjad Chair in Shi‘i Studies…
Experts analyse extraordinary wartime career of Winston Churchill in new podcast
The extraordinary career of Winston Churchill and the events which led to him becoming Britain’s leader during World War Two are the focus of a fascinating new podcast. Churchill: The Finest Half Hour brings together two leading international academic experts…
University of Exeter to support businesses in Somerset with new ‘Innovation Hub’
The University of Exeter is reaching into Somerset to support businesses and economic growth through the launch of a new Innovation Hub. The Somerset Innovation Hub, led by Exeter Innovation in collaboration with Somerset Council and SETsquared Bath, will help businesses across Somerset harness innovation,…