Degree apprenticeships at Exeter win two Tech South West Awards
The University of Exeter won in the ‘Commitment to Diversity’ and ‘Supporting Talent’ categories for its degree apprenticeship programmes at last week’s Tech South West Awards. Exeter was singled-out by judges at a glittering awards ceremony at Sandy Park for…
Dignitaries gather for the premiere of Normandy documentary at the University of Exeter
A documentary focusing on a crucial battle in the Normandy campaign of the Second World War has received its regional premiere at the University of Exeter. A CANTERBURY TALE: Albert Figg and the Battle for Hill 112, created by award-winning…
New research project to provide historical perspective on contemporary farming challenges
The debate over whether UK farming can continue to feed us, be commercially viable and conserve our vulnerable natural environment is set to be addressed by a major new research project combining history with business analysis and environmental science. Researchers…
Minister launches Critical Minerals Strategy at University of Exeter, Cornwall
The government has launched its refreshed UK Critical Minerals Strategy during a ministerial visit to the University of Exeter, Cornwall and its world-renowned Camborne School of Mines (CSM). Chris McDonald MP, Minister for Industry in the Department for Energy Security…
Exeter subjects excel in global ranking
University of Exeter research has ranked among the world’s best in a recently published league table. The Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2025 placed 12 academic research areas in the global top 100 – three more than last…
Microplastics pose a human health risk in more ways than one
A new study shows that microplastics in the natural environment are colonised by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria. The study team calls for urgent action for waste management and strongly recommends wearing gloves when taking part in beach cleans. Microplastics…
Stroke survivors invited to join new rehabilitation study using gaming technology
A new study is inviting stroke survivors with limited movement to take part in research that has turned rehabilitation exercises into a fun online game. The University of Exeter study is exploring whether game-based exercises can help people regain movement and confidence at…
Digital technology can play a key role in helping children learn about the importance of the ocean, study shows
Digital technology such as Extended Reality help to make the mysteries and importance of the ocean more accessible to children, a study shows. Ocean Literacy is crucial for making informed and responsible climate-responsive decisions. However, the ocean can be difficult…
Proxy voting advisory and research groups continue to be more transparent, report shows
Proxy voting advisory and research groups continue to be more transparent about the way they operate, a new report shows. Organisations supporting work to improve best practice had made improvements to the way they described their own quality assurance and…
Ambitious international programme will equip leaders for rapidly evolving higher education landscape
A new ambitious international programme will give university leaders the knowledge and skills needed in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape. The Leadership Compass: Charting the Future of Excellence in Higher Education has been designed exclusively for the Sharjah Council…