'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).

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! 🎓

Academics are calling on the government to introduce regulation to ban toxic chemicals from period projects as they launch the one of the world’s largest-ever conferences into menstruation. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...

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.

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.

We’re delighted to be able to share some exciting news: We’ve climbed 19 places in the QS World University Rankings 2027, and we’re now ranked 136th globally. This achievement reflects the growing strength of our reputation as one of the world’s top universities. news.exeter.ac.uk/staff-news/e...

New research from large population studies provides invaluable evidence on genome screening of newborn babies to reduce risks from overdiagnosis. The authors conclude that further studies are needed before such screening is rolled out. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...

Large-scale population studies needed to reduce risks from newborn genome screening

New research from large population studies provides invaluable evidence on genome screening of newborn babies to reduce risks from overdiagnosis. The authors conclude that further studies are needed b...

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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

University of Exeter secures £6.4 million investment to expand advanced engineering, computing and defence-related skills

The 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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There are fewer than 3 weeks to go until we welcome an incredible range of experts to our Exeter Climate Forum. Book your tickets now at: tinyurl.com/4wnvyu2x

Our monthly downloads are up 49%, our weekly downloads up 48%, and our daily downloads up 151%! Why not join all the listeners who are enjoying Churchill: The Finest Half Hour? open.spotify.com/episode/3c3Y...

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...

Mangroves May Be Losing Their Grip on Carbon Storage as Sea Levels Rise - Eos

Locally, 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.

Measuring 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

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.

Great news for our University community today as we've maintained our position of 11th in the UK and 2nd in the South West in the Complete University Guide 2027! news.exeter.ac.uk/staff-news/e...

Exeter retains 11th place in Complete University Guide 2027

The University of Exeter has maintained its position of 11th in the latest national league table. Exeter retained its position just outside of the top ten of the Complete University Guide 2027, releas...

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Join us this summer for the Exeter Climate Forum where we're bringing together world-leading climate researchers, businesses, policymakers and young people to shape and engage with the priorities for COP31 and beyond. exeterclimateforum.com/exeter-clima...

Researchers have uncovered a new type of gender gap in the workplace placing women at a disadvantage. In a new study published in International Economic Review, they found that women in leadership roles are judged by results alone whereas male leaders are judged by both results & their intentions

Experts from the University of Exeter and the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and have been awarded £125,000 to lead national research into robotic hernia surgery. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...

Exeter researchers awarded £125,000 to lead national robotic hernia study

Experts from the University of Exeter and the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and have been awarded £125,000 to lead national research into robotic hernia surgery. The ROAR stud...

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Can an evening of immersion and connection to nature help people with chronic pain? Taking place in the Nightingale’s natural habitat, researchers will study volunteers living with chronic pain to see if their experience of listening to and connecting with nature can help alleviate their symptoms.

Can an evening of immersion and connection to nature help people with chronic pain?

An awe-inspiring event aims to discover if the Nightingale’s famous song and the combination of music and nature can help people with chronic pain. Taking place on the evening of May 21 in the Nightin...

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A finger-prick blood test combined with online brain testing – all done from home – could one day effectively identify people’s risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. tinyurl.com/4p8asduf

At-home blood test and brain testing could screen people for dementia risk

A finger prick blood test combined with online brain testing - all done from home - could one day effectively identify people’s risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. Led by the Univer...

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We're delighted to announce that our Psychology department is the first in the university to receive an Athena SWAN Gold award – the highest accolade available under the charter to recognise commitment to advancing gender equality.

Experts from our Nature and Climate Impact Team are asking, “Is-It-Choco-Too-Late?” , supporting the launch of a chocolate-themed Swiss watch in Geneva to raise awareness of how flavours like chocolate are at risk from climate change. You can read the full story here

‘Save the Flavors’ campaign calls time on climate change in Switzerland

Researchers have teamed up with a Swiss watchmaker and an ice-cream firm to raise awareness of how flavours such as chocolate are at risk from climate change.   Academic experts from the University of Exeter’s Nature and Climate Impact Team are posing the

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‘We’ve all got some agency to make a difference.’ In this episode of the We Society, Will Hutton is joined by Prof Tim Lenton from @exeter.ac.uk to share his research into positive tipping points & how we can all contribute to accelerating climate action 🎙️ media.leverhulme.ac.uk/podcast/lenton

Listen in to the THE Connect podcast where our Dir of Global Engagement for Public Health & Sports Sciences, Dominic Farris & Biswarup Mukherjee, Associate Professor in the Centre for Biomedical Engineering @iitdelhi.bsky.social discuss how international collaboration advances sports engineering 1/2

Did you know that viruses eavesdrop on each other? And no, this is not an April Fools....

Tickets for this year's Exeter Climate Forum are now on sale, with early bird prices available until 2/4. Join us for 3 days of solutions-focused, interdisciplinary sessions to spark debate, collaboration & the cultivation of evidence-led ways towards a more resilient future. tinyurl.com/yvfmjf5h

Britain’s hazel dormice are getting lighter in spring but fatter in autumn as our climate changes, new research suggests. The study used 30 years of data on the weight of dormice at different times of year. After hibernation, the average weight has declined over time. 1/2

Today we're celebrating great news about the latest prestigious international ranking. We've recorded significant, double-figure improvements across all five broad subject areas in the prestigious 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released today!

Today, the @russellgroup.bsky.social has set out a landmark commitment to help strengthen the NHS and build healthier communities across the UK. Russell Group universities already play a pivotal role in the health of the nation and our communities.

The case of #Theranos has been presented as one of unethical leadership, with the story of the firm’s downfall largely focused on the actions of its CEO and COO, who made misleading claims to attract investment and inflate the company’s valuation.