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Exeter is a world class research institution. Our teaching and learning is rated TEF Triple Gold.

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New research has revealed an unexpected new mechanism through which the killer fungus Candida auris is resisting antifungal drug treatment. A team discovered that the fungus creates multiple versions of its entire genome. tinyurl.com/muymwynm

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Today sees the publication of a new @wwf.org.uk report which features contributions from our academics in the chapters on positive tipping points. Tipping points occur when a system crosses a threshold into a healthier state, and the change begins to reinforce itself through feedback loops.

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Breaking: we're losing nature faster than ever before. But it’s not too late to change course. The solutions exist. Now we need meaningful action from leaders to turn things around.

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As part of a government drive to diagnose dementia faster, our PROTECT study will be tested in the NHS. Dementia causes more deaths in the UK than any other disease, but diagnosis can often take more than a year. https://ow.ly/uExy50ZUlSg

ow.lyExeter dementia study to be NHS tested as part of £80m government projectThe University of Exeter run PROTECT study will be tested in the NHS as part of an £80m government drive to diagnose dementia faster. Dementia causes more deaths in the UK than any other disease,
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Congratulations to Prof Kevin Gaston who has been awarded honorary membership of the British Ecological Society. Prof Gaston, whose work includes biodiversity, conservation biology & ecosystem services, was the founding Director of our Environment & Sustainability Institute https://ow.ly/OUxh50ZQT7n

ow.lyProfessor Kevin Gaston awarded honorary membership of British Ecological SocietyUniversity of Exeter researcher Professor Kevin Gaston has been awarded honorary membership of the British Ecological Society (BES) – the highest honour given by the society. Announcing the winners of its annual awards and prizes, BES
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Extreme Medieval Sports? The iconic chivalric spectacle of jousting and mock battles is to be the focus of a first-ever comprehensive archaeological study. The research will explore some of the locations and landscapes that staged these ‘extreme sports’ of the Middle Ages. https://ow.ly/MrVP50ZQAR5

ow.lyResearchers to conduct first comprehensive archaeological study of extreme medieval sportsThe medieval tournament – the iconic chivalric spectacle of jousting and mock battles – is to be the focus of a first-ever comprehensive archaeological study. The 30-month project at the University of Exeter will break
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Personalised programmes designed to reduce falls in older people may actually make no difference to how often people fall. A Cochrane review found that programmes tailored to individual risk probably make no difference to how often people fall or the risk of falling. https://ow.ly/Nrho50ZPzRm

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"Ask some open questions, instead of interrogating them. Ask what made you smile today? Or who did you play with at lunchtime?" - Dr Will Shield from the @exeter.ac.uk School of Education has some advice for parents and children ahead of the start of the new term🍎🎒 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.ukSix ways parents could make the return to school a little easierParenting experts give their top tips on how to make sure back-to-school runs as smoothly as possible.
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In the largest study of its kind, researchers have found that use of HRT may reduce the risk of dementia. They followed more than 180k postmenopausal women in the UK and found that women who had used HRT had a 16% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s. https://ow.ly/YXbW50ZFZab

ow.lyHRT linked to lower dementia risk in large UK studyHormone replacement therapy (HRT) may reduce the risk of dementia, particularly for certain groups of women - according to a study from the University of East Anglia and the University of Exeter.Researchers followed more than

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'The initiative was created to address complex environmental and societal challenges that no single organisation could solve alone.' Discover how research done through the @nationaltrust.org.uk's partnership with @exeter.ac.uk is making a difference for people and nature: tinyurl.com/4kx3kkan

ke.org.ukKE Awards 2025 Case Study | Shaping Landscapes for People and Nature to Thrive: A Strategic Partnership - Knowledge Exchange UKLearn how Exeter and the National Trust are driving nature recovery, biodiversity and climate resilience across the UK.
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Earlier this summer, world-leading climate researchers, businesses and policymakers gathered to shape and engage with global climate strategy at the Exeter Climate Forum. We're looking forward to next year's forum, so sign up for early bird tickets at exeterclimateforum.com

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Iconic bluefin tuna have been tagged in NE England after returning for first time in 60 years. In the 1930s Scarborough was a globally famous destination for big game fishing, but by the 1960s the fish had disappeared due to overfishing and the depletion of herring shoals. https://ow.ly/lHXS50ZALKA

ow.lyIconic bluefin tuna tagged in northeast England after returning for first time in 60 yearsAtlantic bluefin tuna have recolonised waters off northeast England for the first time in 60 years – and a team of University of Exeter researchers have tagged these iconic fish for the first time ever.  In the 1930s Scarborough was a globally
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Congratulations on your results! We can’t wait to welcome you to Exeter in September 💚 If you didn’t quite get the grades you were expecting, don’t worry – we have some places available in clearing, so please take a look at our website to find out more and to apply. https://ex.ac.uk/eaU

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We've achieved an unprecedented 3 Exceptional ratings from Ofsted for our Degree Apprenticeships! We were awarded the grade for our Leadership & Governance, Achievement, and Participation & Development, and are the first skills provider in England to score so highly under Ofsted’s revised system.

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'We are managing our landscapes to be more flammable'. Professor Claire Belcher from @exeter.ac.uk shares her damning verdict on today's BBC World at One as she discusses the wildfires that are currently raging across Britain. Listen to the full feature - link is in reply (starts at 6m 27s).

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Congratulations to all our students who are graduating this week! We are delighted to welcome you back to Exeter to enjoy your graduation with your family and friends. We can’t wait to celebrate your incredible achievements – we are extremely proud of you. Congratulations! 🎓

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A core theme of the Menstruation Research Conference 2026 is around the design, health and sustainability of period products. Keynote speaker Helen Lynn will outline the issues around the lack of regulation, and will encourage attendees to sign up to an open letter calling for change.

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Climate scientists from around the world & key figures from industry and policy are joining us next week for the Exeter Climate Forum. The Forum brings together science, policy and business to improve understanding of climate risks and accelerate action towards a more resilient and positive future.

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Following on the heels of London Climate Action Week, the Exeter Climate Forum is an opportunity to engage in deeper reflection, meaningful conversations and strategic thinking ahead of the crucial COP31 summit later this year. news.exeter.ac.uk/university/u...

news.exeter.ac.ukUniversity of Exeter gears up for vital climate gatheringClimate scientists from around the world and key figures from industry and policy will gather for the Exeter Climate Forum next week.   Hosted by the University of Exeter, the Forum brings together sc...
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New research shows that orangutans seek out plants with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. Based on 20 years of observations, scientists assessed how often the animals ate plants with known medicinal benefits.

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The findings suggest they eat combinations of plants in specific sequences – consistent with self-medication seen in other species. It’s not clear how they learn to do this, but the researchers think it may involve instinct or behaviour passed down generations. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...

news.exeter.ac.ukOrangutans seek out medicinal plantsOrangutans seek out plants with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, new research shows. Based on 20 years of observations of orangutans in Indonesian Borneo, scientists asse...
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We're pleased to share that we've secured £6.4m in Government funding to expand our advanced engineering and computing education. This will support the development of the next generation of highly skilled graduates needed by the UK's defence, security and technology sectors. tinyurl.com/2w87cxam

tinyurl.comUniversity of Exeter secures £6.4 million investment to expand advanced engineering, computing and defence-related skillsThe University of Exeter has secured £6.4 million in Government funding to expand advanced engineering and computing education, supporting the development of the next generation of highly skilled grad...
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- join conversations on climate leadership with voices from Howden, the CBI, Unilever and other leading organisations - explore climate impacts on food security, extreme weather and resilience with experts from the Met Office, UKHSA and leading international institutions

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- discover how AI, digital technologies and information integrity are shaping the future of climate action - Engage directly with Exeter’s world-leading climate research community through workshops, networking and field-based learning We look forward to welcoming you to Exeter!

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You'll be able to: - hear from leading climate scientists on Amazon resilience, Atlantic circulation tipping points and wider Earth system risks - gain insights into climate and health from experts including The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change

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Mangroves cover <1% of Earth’s surface but account for a whopping 15% of global ocean carbon storage. New research by scientists @exeter.ac.uk + colleagues shows rising seas might cause mangroves to lose their grip on carbon storage. 🧪 Words by @sarahderouin.com. eos.org/research-spo...

eos.orgMangroves May Be Losing Their Grip on Carbon Storage as Sea Levels Rise - EosLocally, mangroves can sometimes adapt to rising seas, but global trends look troubling.
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New research from the University of Exeter uses satellite imagery and night-time light data to reveal the scale of Gaza’s economic devastation. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e... The study estimates that GDP in Gaza fell by 75% overall, with a 97% collapse in areas most affected by the bombing.

news.exeter.ac.ukMeasuring light shows Gaza’s economy collapsed by 75%A new method of calculating the economic impact of war on economies shows that three-quarters of Gaza’s economy was wiped out in the first year of the Israel-Hamas war. Previous efforts to calculate t...
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Have you booked your tickets for the Exeter Climate Forum? We have a range of tickets available but sales close on Monday 8th June, so book now to ensure you don't miss out! We have an incredible line up of speakers this year so we look forward to welcoming you. tinyurl.com/4wnvyu2x

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If you were a bower bird, what would you bring your mate to impress her? Well, it all depends on whether you're a city dweller or a rural inhabitant. New research shows that city birds gathered larger, more colourful decorations – mostly from human sources – than their more understated rural rivals.

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A total of 24 of our subjects were ranked inside the top 10. Among the best were: Marketing (2nd); and African and Middle Eastern Studies (3rd), while 4 more were inside the top 5: Classics; Drama, Dance and Cinematics; Sports Science; and Theology and Religious Studies.