Exeter Uni News

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 join a diverse cohort of fellows working to embed FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles across the life sciences. His  involvement marks a significant step forward in promoting open science and sustainable data stewardship across the…

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” – depriving the research system of money, time, trust and control. The research team used public revenue and income statements to assess the money being spent on publishing articles with the biggest commercial publishers, and placed this in the…

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 “Global Mutirão” (meaning “collective efforts”) – but the final text does not mention fossil fuels, and contains no “roadmaps” to end fossil fuel burning and deforestation. The Dartington Declaration – co-ordinated by the Global Tipping Points Report team…

“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 business models of companies running the games are designed to exploit users through aggressive promotional spending and addictive design features. The study alleges some companies are spending up to 70 per cent of revenue on promotional activities designed…

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 in perpetuity. The role, based in the University’s renowned Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, will lead research in the field of Twelver Shi‘i Islam. Following a competitive recruitment process, Dr Kumail Rajani has been appointed as the…

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 on the politician Professor Richard Toye and Dr Warren Dockter. They analyse in detail Churchill’s dramatic rise to power and bring global audiences fascinating facts and fresh insights into the career of one of the most remarkable figures…

A unique new Degree Apprenticeship to upskill Nursing Associates to become Registered Nurses in 15 months is launching at the University of Exeter.   Subject to approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the earn-while-you-learn programme will blend work-based practice with flexible online and in-person learning, and will empower apprentices to advance their clinical and theoretical knowledge and achieve the high-level skills to progress to a registered nursing qualification, while continuing to care for patients  Exeter’s innovative approach has been developed with a strong focus on inclusivity and widening participation. Much of the learning will take place online,…

The University of Exeter played a significant role at COP30 as it aimed to help combat climate change through its world-leading climate science. Highlights from the University’s packed itinerary in Belem included the launch of the Global Carbon Budget, the leading academic authority on global carbon emissions and sinks, which is now in its 20th year. The University and its partners launched the Parliamentarians’ Global Guide to Climate Change and Climate Solutions, a comprehensive guide for lawmakers around the world, and findings from…