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University leads City of Exeter to golden success in the Bloom Awards

The University’s long-standing expertise in horticulture and environmental responsibility has been recognised with a double gold medal at this year’s South West Bloom Awards. As part of a coordinated effort by the City of Exeter, the University and its partners won gold in the South West Tourism Cup – one of several categories at the annual awards programme. The University’s Grounds Department was then further garlanded with a gold in the Business, Leisure and Tourism category at the…

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History scholars honoured and recognised by the Royal Historical Society

Four scholars at the University of Exeter, Cornwall, have been recognised by the Royal Historical Society (RHS) for their contributions to the fields of history and heritage. Professor Catriona Pennell, Professor of Modern History and Memory Studies, has been elected, as one of three new members from around the UK, to the RHS Council, where she will play an active role in national-level advocacy. Professor Bryony Onciul, Dr Jeremy DeWaal, and Professor Richard Noakes were all elected as…

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Satellite images reveal ancient hunting traps used by South American social groups 

Satellite images reveal ancient hunting traps used by South American social groups 

Satellite images have revealed an ancient system of elaborate, funnel-shaped mega traps likely built by hunters and pastoralists to catch prey in the high altitudes of northern Chile. New research on the Andean landscape and the people who lived there has identified 76 stone ‘chacus’, often stretching hundreds of metres in length, that would have been used to capture vicuña, a wild relative of the alpaca. Similar structures have been found in other arid regions of the world,…

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“Cocktails” of common pharmaceuticals in our waterways may promote antibiotic resistance

New research has shown, for the first time, how mixtures of commonly used medications which end up in our waterways and natural environments might increase the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria. When humans or animals take medications, as much as 90 per cent can pass through the body and into natural environments, via waste water, or run-off from fields, ending up in the ocean.  In the environment, this build-up of antibiotic medicines can accumulate to a strength sufficient…

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FA Cup first round draw: Robbie Savage’s Forest Green face Jack Wilshere’s Luton

Weston-super-Mare v Aldershot TownSalford City v Lincoln CityLuton Town v Forest Green RoversGainsborough Trinity or Hartlepool United v Accrington StanleyColchester United v Milton Keynes DonsTranmere Rovers v Stockport CountyWigan Athletic v Hemel Hempstead TownNewport County v GillinghamCheltenham Town v Bradford CityBarnsley v York CityReading v Carlisle UnitedBromley v Bristol RoversPeterborough United v Cardiff CityOldham Athletic v Northampton TownCrewe Alexandra v Doncaster RoversTamworth v Leyton OrientStevenage v Chesterfield Boreham Wood v Crawley TownFarnham Town or Sutton United v AFC…

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Mother murdered by stranger ‘was kind and warm’, inquest told

The family of the woman who was murdered by a stranger in Devon are still coming to terms with her loss, an inquest has heard.Wife, mother and grandmother Lorna England, 74, was murdered as she walked through Ludwell Valley Park in Exeter in February 2023.At the hearing in Exeter, her son Richard described his mother as the "embodiment of warmth and kindness" who put others before herself. Daughter Jackie added Mrs England was "always up for a laugh…

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Exeter–Queensland partnership striving to improve the security of global communication

A new international research collaboration has been launched focusing on one of the biggest challenges in contemporary communications. Experts at the University of Exeter and the University of Queensland will work together on a breakthrough technology called Quantum Link Verification, which promises to improve security in an increasingly connected, data-driven world. Developed by Exeter’s Quantum Non-Equilibrium Group (QNEG) and Queensland’s Quantum Technology Laboratory (QTLab), QLV uses the rules of quantum physics to detect if anyone is trying to…

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Reading FC vow ‘strongest action’ after alleged racism at Exeter

Reading FC says it will support the "strongest possible action" if an alleged racist comment from one of its supporters is proven.The Royals' League One match at Exeter City on Saturday was paused in the 74th minute by referee James Durkin after the allegation was made by a player.The club said on Monday it has a "zero-tolerance approach to all forms of discrimination" and will work with Exeter and the football authorities to investigate what happened.The match, attended…

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Stuart Hogg on retirement mistake and Montpellier reset

Stuart Hogg on retirement mistake and Montpellier reset

Hogg admitted shouting and swearing and acting in an abusive manner towards his ex-wife when he appeared in court last year.The former full-back, who joined Exeter from Glasgow Warriors in 2019, was spared jail time when sentenced in Selkirk Sheriff Court in January and was instead ordered to complete a community payback order with one year of supervision.In March, a sheriff noted Hogg's "complete compliance" with the order and said no further review of it would take place.He…

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Jayden Wareham: ‘Fantastic’ striker impresses Exeter City boss Gary Caldwell

Jayden Wareham: ‘Fantastic’ striker impresses Exeter City boss Gary Caldwell

Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell says Jayden Wareham deserved the goal he scored against Reading following his recent performances.The 22-year-old summer signing fired in an equaliser against his former club in Saturday's 1-1 League One draw.It was Wareham's third goal for the club and his first since the end of August as City went two games without a defeat for the first time this season."I think Jayden Wareham is a fantastic young striker who's moved to a different…

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Rob Baxter frustrated as Exeter fall short at Bristol in Prem

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he is frustrated his side were not able to win at Bristol in the Prem but will not overreact to the defeat.The Chiefs lost 18-14 despite facing a Bears side that was down to 14 men for 30 minutes.The defeat was a first of the season for Exeter, who had a potentially match-winning try disallowed late on as they slipped to sixth in the table."We were up there talking as coaches and going…

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Increasing pressures for conformity de-skilling and demotivating teachers, study warns

The increasing pressure for teachers to obey school curriculum policies is “profoundly demotivating” and is leading directly to people leaving the profession, a new study warns. Teachers value being able to be creative and collaborate with each other to design lessons but are increasingly subject to school policies requiring their conformity. The research shows this is also reducing their curriculum-making skills and reducing teacher autonomy and motivation, as well as relationships between colleagues and with pupils. There is…

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