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Exeter expands scientific collaboration in the Emirates  

Exeter expands scientific collaboration in the Emirates  

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…

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Amy Rule: New Zealand prop reflects on journey as she prepares for first Exeter start

That professionalism was one of the big plus points for Exeter boss Steve Salvin when he recruited Rule before this year's World Cup.The prop went on to help the Black Ferns win a bronze medal as she took her tally to 31 caps, scoring two tries for New Zealand along the way. "The way she approaches her game in terms of taking notes, asking questions, challenging, all the things you would expect from someone of a professional mindset,"…

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Amy Rule: New Zealand prop reflects on journey as she prepares for Exeter debut

Amy Rule: New Zealand prop reflects on journey as she prepares for Exeter debut

That professionalism was one of the big plus points for Exeter boss Steve Salvin when he recruited Rule before this year's World Cup.The prop went on to help the Black Ferns win a bronze medal as she took her tally to 31 caps, scoring two tries for New Zealand along the way. "The way she approaches her game in terms of taking notes, asking questions, challenging, all the things you would expect from someone of a professional mindset,"…

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‘Horror’ as Honiton cattle left to die in slurry and scrap

‘Horror’ as Honiton cattle left to die in slurry and scrap

Jonathan MorrisSouth WestTrading Standards/Environment AgencyDomestic waste, scrap metal, broken concrete and abandoned vehicles were foundA farmer has been given a life-long ban from keeping livestock after inspectors uncovered scenes described in court as "like a horror movie".David Rosewell, of Crook Farm, Combe Raleigh near Honiton, pleaded guilty to a string of animal welfare and environmental offences.Exeter Magistrates Court heard how inspectors from Trading Standards, the Environment Agency and the Animal and Plant Health Agency found decomposing cattle carcasses,…

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Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss hoping to take momentum into FA Cup

Gary Caldwell: Exeter City boss hoping to take momentum into FA Cup

Gary Caldwell hopes his Exeter City side can ride the momentum of their recent wins as they prepare for the FA Cup first round.The Grecians travel to non-league Halifax Town on Saturday having had an impressive win over Devon rivals Plymouth Argyle in League One and a comeback victory over Arsenal Under-21 in the Vertu Trophy.It was the first time this season that Exeter had earned back-to-back victories. "We've not managed to find that consistency in results this…

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Edel McMahon: Exeter Chiefs’ Ireland skipper to miss season with knee injury

Edel McMahon: Exeter Chiefs’ Ireland skipper to miss season with knee injury

"We do not like to see any of our players out of action for a prolonged period of time, but I know she will work her hardest to get back in the best shape she can be," Exeter head coach Steve Salvin told the club website, external.McMahon added: "It's obviously devastating to miss the season ahead. "A break for my body was something that's been lingering on for a while so I'm very grateful for to get the…

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Land carbon sinks cannot keep up, while rising temperatures spread disease and threaten incomes – report warns

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…

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University of Exeter to launch cutting-edge forensic ecology consultancy

University of Exeter to launch cutting-edge forensic ecology consultancy

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…

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Exhibition displays Devon and Cornwall homelessness experiences

Exhibition displays Devon and Cornwall homelessness experiences

Helen Munro BerrySouth WestBBCPeople can see the display across Devon and Cornwall until Thursday 4 DecemberA touring installation documenting the stories of homeless people in Devon and Cornwall is touring the counties.The Methodist Church said its Let's Face It! exhibition used audio and posters to invite visitors to engage with the realities of individuals facing housing instability.YMCA Cornwall, which supports young people at risk of homelessness, raised £157,000 with its recent housing campaign aiming to offer more accommodation…

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International research collaboration finds solar gamma rays could unlock the mystery of the Sun’s hidden magnetic fields

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…

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Devon riding group marks 40 years of ‘horse therapy’

Devon riding group marks 40 years of ‘horse therapy’

BBCVanessa Tomas has been attending the Erme Valley Riding for the Disabled Group in Devon for 34 yearsA woman who uses an equestrian facility for the disabled said riding was a form of therapy which gave her "freedom and movement".Vanessa Tomas, 46, who has a neurodevelopmental disorder called Global Developmental Delay (GDD), has been part of the Erme Valley Riding for the Disabled Group for 34 years.The equestrian group, part of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA),…

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Young woman from Bristol said she was ‘let down’

Young woman from Bristol said she was ‘let down’

Wera HobhouseA petition calling for improvements to eating disorder treatment has been handed into 10 Downing StreetA young woman who suffers from an eating disorder says she has felt "let down" and "misunderstood" by medics, as academics call for an overhaul of how such conditions are treated. Beth Yates, 22, from Bristol, sought help with her eating habits and mental health aged 20, but said doctors seemed unable to consider both issues as part of the same problem.It…

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