Why are more people turning to psychedelics outside the medical system? A £2.5m Wellcome-funded study from the Universities of Exeter @hannahfarrimond.bsky.social and @profceliamorgan.bsky.social and Leicester's Prof Jason Hughes will investigate therapeutic psychedelic use and how to make it safer.

Growing use of psychedelics outside medical system prompts £2.5m study

Growing numbers of people are turning to psychedelic drugs to treat serious health conditions outside the medical system, prompting a £2.5m study into the risks and realities of their use by the Unive...

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Congratulations to Professor Anthony King of our Strategy and Security Institute @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social whose project on AI in military affairs has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant. The research will help address critical questions in military decision-making.

Experts awarded ERC funding for major new research into AI in the military and in microbiomes

University of Exeter experts will lead major research projects into the role of AI in military decision-making and how microbiomes shape human, animal and environmental health thanks to new European R...

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New research explores why AI chatbots feel so engaging. Dr @tomroberts.bsky.social argues that people interact with chatbots much like fictional characters, helping explain their popularity while raising important questions about trust, influence and misinformation. @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social

“Fictional” chatbots help explain popularity of artificial intelligence

The huge popularity of AI chatbots can be explained by their accepted role as fictional characters in people’s lives – in the same way as those found in films, TV and books, a new study

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And it’s out - our homage to the inimitable John Dupré, a giant of contemporary philosophy, from his loving colleagues and a stellar cast of contributors link.springer.com/book/10.1007... : #philsci

Life Beyond Human Boundaries: John Dupré’s Philosophy and the Interdisciplinary Study of the Life Sciences

This open access book is self-standing as the only substantive anthology of writings centered on John Dupre’s work.

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From @hannahbunting.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social Keir Starmer’s resignation highlights a deeper problem: Labour’s struggles aren’t just about policy, but trust and popularity. Even a new PM like Andy Burnham would face the same big challenge—countering a rising Reform UK

Keir Starmer has resigned – but what could a new PM actually do differently against Reform UK?

Andy Burnham’s win in Makerfield has convinced many that he can win – but it may not be as simple as that.

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Can anyone survive as prime minister in today's Britain? From @nickdickinson.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social theconversation.com/keir-starmer...

Keir Starmer resigns: can anyone survive as prime minister in today’s Britain?

In the end, the pressure on him to go was just too great.

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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...

"The reason that we've got to this such low level of trust is because politicians have not delivered on their promises ..So if you continue to do that ..then that is detrimental"- @hannahbunting.bsky.social spoke to @alb-toth.bsky.social about the May elections www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

‘OK, I need to call work’: Meet the new councillors who never expected to get elected

Some say they want to rise to the challenge, while others have been forced to resign almost before their tenure began. Albert Toth looks at the rise of ‘paper candidates’ and what they mean for the fu...

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If you're an Exeter HASS undergrad who would like the chance to be considered for one our DH internships for the 2026/27 academic year, applications are currently open. They can be found on MyCareerZone under internships. Applications close on Monday 15th June! #Internships #Interns #DH #Digital

On Thurs 25th June 2026, Prof. Juliet Carlisle, University of Utah, will give a research seminar talk as part of her Fulbright Visiting Professorship: Building Climate Hope in Collective Engagement Across Generations Date: Thurs 25th June 2.30-4.00pm experts.exeter.ac.uk/46655-juliet...

Spotlight on Postgraduate resources: Time management Check out our resources for advice on: ✅ Making a plan ✅ Organising your time ✅ Staying focused LibGuide: bit.ly/SkillsTimeManagement Workshop: bit.ly/SkillsManagingTime Quick guide: bit.ly/QuickTimeManagement @doctoralexeter.bsky.social

The British Academy will host a one-day workshop for UK-based social sciences and humanities (SSH) researchers seeking to engage with Horizon Europe Pillar 2 opportunities in the 2026-27 Work Programme. Register now: https://bit.ly/49IaQED

Next @crpr-exeter.bsky.social Seminar: Dr Rose O'Neill - “What Are National Parks For? Power, Purpose and the Future of Our Shared Landscapes” Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 10:45 @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social More information via the link: www.exeter.ac.uk/events/resea...

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Next week! 👀 Looking forward to welcoming visitors to our Streatham Campus.

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📣 Library events next week! Proof, edit and perfect the dissertation Academic Skills drop-ins Introductory Statistics and Reporting Doctoral College Students - Introductory Statistics and Reporting See more & book: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent 🗓️

EV transitions aren’t just about climate or tech. New research shows Brazil and Mexico are taking very different paths—shaped by domestic politics, markets, and global pressures. Research by Renato H. de Gaspi, Johns Hopkins University and @dasilvapp.bsky.social, from @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social

Transition to electric vehicles in Brazil and Mexico driven by domestic politics and global pressures, study shows

Transition to electric vehicles in Brazil and Mexico has been driven by domestic politics and global pressures, a new study says. Decisions have been made in both countries shaped by factors beyond em...

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Nature loss = a real security risk, not just an environmental issue. Wales shows what’s possible when governments make sustainability a core mission—cutting emissions, boosting wellbeing, and leading on recycling. 🌱Article by Nick Kirsop-Taylor @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social via the link below.

Nature restoration isn’t often top of the political agenda – here’s how Wales does it

It can be hard for governments to prioritise the risks of ecosystem collapse above conflict, energy poverty and food supply chain issues

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Our volume For, Against, Together is officially available online with Cambridge University Press! Together our incredible contributors rethink antagonistic political emotions in our current climate. www.cambridge.org/core/books/f... Here’s a taste of what’s inside 🧵

For, Against, Together

Cambridge Core - Social Psychology - For, Against, Together

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Dr Chris Playford from @exeterspspa.bsky.social spoke to @scotnational.bsky.social about the difficulties of comparing statistics about youth employment and education in England and Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 www.thenational.scot/news/2615164...

Is Scotland's Neet rate better than the the whole of the UK?

SCOTLAND has lower rates of young people not in employment, education or training than the rest of the UK. Or does it?

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📣 Library events next week! Academic Skills drop-ins Library Research drop-ins Research Dissemination drop-ins Dissertations: Critical Reading & Writing See more & book: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent 🗓️

Gather 2026 is back! Returning for its second year, the Southwest Food & Drink Summit brings together the region’s most exciting producers, founders, hospitality leaders and change‑makers for a powerful day of insight, inspiration and connection. Wednesday 10 June 2026 at the University of Exeter

Buy tickets – Gather Food & Drink Summit – University of Exeter, Forum

Gather Food & Drink Summit – University of Exeter, Forum, Wed 10 Jun 2026 - Join the second Southwest Food & Drink Summit – Gather! 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026. 📍 Location: The Forum, The U...

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✨Bill Douglas Cinema Museum celebrates 100 years of Marilyn Monroe! 🎞️Celebrate the life & legacy of the iconic film star with a 5 month showcase of some of the artefacts from its collection of more than 800 items of ‘Marilynalia’ https://ow.ly/ikkE50Z1H4v..

📣 Apply now 📣 Looking for up to six new committee members to lead our BISA/British Foreign Policy Group Undergraduate Network Committee 2026/27 🎉 Designed exclusively for undergraduates and taught master’s students across the UK who are interested in IR 🌟 Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/Sr6O50Z1vLn

Dr @hannahbunting.bsky.social has been analysing the impact of this year's local elections www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Where have all the female councillors gone?

Birmingham has seen a big drop in female councillors since the local elections.

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“Ousting Starmer isn’t simple—Labour rules let him stay and fight, making any challenge slow and uncertain.” @nickdickinson.bsky.social of @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social in @uk.theconversation.com Read more👇 theconversation.com/ousting-keir...

Ousting Keir Starmer is harder than it looks – party rules mean he can choose to keep fighting

The pressure on Keir Starmer is relentless – but any challenge won’t play out like the prime ministerial topplings of the previous government.

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New research: when organisations struggle, they’re more likely to look outside for ideas 👀 High performers? They tend to stay internal — but that can risk missing change. Research from Dr Taek Kyu Kim @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social

Low-performing organisations more likely to look outside for knowledge, study shows

People in low-performing organisations are more likely to look to others working elsewhere to access new knowledge and practices, a new study shows. Those in high performing organisations are more lik...

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Centre for Rural Policy and Research Seminar: Sam Bridgewater: Landscape Recovery: Reflections from the Front Line. This talk will share candid reflections from the front line of developing a landscape recovery project. Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 10:45 Hybrid event - more details via the link:

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🚨TODAY🚨 🗳️The results of last week's local & devolved elections have driven days of uncertainty in British politics 🤓Join our panel of expert pollsters @robfordmancs.bsky.social, @hannahbunting.bsky.social, Michael Thrasher & @anandmenon.bsky.social to unpack it all 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice...

UKICE Lunch Hour: Unpacking the local elections 2026 - UK in a changing Europe

To dissect the details of the results of the local elections, UK in a Changing Europe is bringing together some of its expert pollsters.

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Brilliant read via the link below, with a contribution from @hannahbunting.bsky.social on the issue of turnout at local elections.

The Conversation UK@uk.theconversation.com · 3mo ago

What do the results mean for Labour – and is it the end of two-party politics in the UK?

Happy to be quoted in this Time article on the ongoing Iran/Hormuz crisis @cais-exeter.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk @exeterspspa.bsky.social time.com/article/2026...

‘Just a Love Tap’: U.S. Insists Cease-Fire With Iran Is Holding Despite Attacks

Trump appears keen to reach a deal to end the war, which is unpopular with Americans, as he deploys both pressure and diplomacy, analysts say.

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