13 February 2025
< 1 minute to readProfessor Neil Harrison, School of Education Research culture themes: Inclusively working together; career development and wellbeing 1) Please can you summarise what the School of Education is doing to foster a positive and thriving research culture? The School of Education has been developing a system of ‘microleave’ to help researchers to overcome…
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11 February 2025
3 minutes to readProfessor Rob Anderson, Chair of the Responsible Metrics Champions Group Key research culture themes: Assessment and Recognition; Responsible Research 1) Please can you explain what responsible metrics are and how this topic relates to research culture? Responsible metrics – and responsible research assessment more broadly – are about making sure our research…
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4 February 2025
2 minutes to readThe University of Exeter’s Degree Apprenticeships Healthcare Team is excited to invite you to a special LinkedIn Live event as part of National Apprenticeship Week. If you are a healthcare professional, employer, or organisation looking to develop talent through degree apprenticeships, this event is tailored for you.
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1 February 2025
2 minutes to readMeasuring and reducing the environmental impact of some of the worlds’ largest companies
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13 January 2025
2 minutes to readThe University of Exeter is proud to be a founding partner of the Isles of Scilly Community Research Network (IOSCRN). This initiative is one of nine new research networks funded by UKRI and supported by the Young Foundation. The project is a key component of UKRI’s ambition to widen public engagement and…
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15 November 2024
< 1 minute to readThe University of Exeter has joined the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP), a global initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration between academia and industry. This membership allows the University to connect with a prestigious network of leading academic institutions and prominent companies, all committed to addressing critical challenges in research, workforce development, and economic…
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24 October 2024
2 minutes to readThe Camborne School of Mines, supported by Exeter Innovation, have been successful with two further bids for grants worth almost £200,000 through Innovate UK’s CLIMATES programme, which focuses on developing circular supply chains for critical materials. This follows success last year which saw CSM win over £300,000 of funding from the same…
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23 October 2024
3 minutes to readA recent project between the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the University of Exeter has delivered transformative improvements and updates to the weather data that informs building design and regulations. The future weather data, which shows how climate change will affect energy consumption and overheating in buildings across the…
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10 October 2024
4 minutes to readFast fashion and fast technology have a significant impact on the world’s environment. But, by introducing slow food and small-scale mining we can cultivate a positive impact.
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4 October 2024
4 minutes to readNine flagship projects won awards for their outstanding contribution to society, sustainability and health at the Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024. The Awards, hosted by Exeter Innovation, brought together business leaders and world-class researchers on Thursday 3rd October, to celebrate some of the most impactful recent collaborations between government, industry and academia. Among…
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19 September 2024
2 minutes to readA recent ‘machine learning’ project between University of Exeter and the materials testing company Imetrum, is set to reduce maintenance costs and improve the safety of civil structures such as bridges and tunnels.
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3 September 2024
4 minutes to readAs water scarcity becomes a key issue for humanity, water efficiency is essential. But globally, almost 90 billion litres of water are lost each day – nearly half of all water pumped around the world – through leaks and burst water mains. When critical mains fail, the consequences can be catastrophic, yet…
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29 August 2024
< 1 minute to readThe South West of the UK, especially the Celtic Sea, plays a vital role in the nation’s offshore wind capabilities. The University of Exeter, known for its expertise in Wave and Tidal Energy and Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW), is a driving force in achieving the ambitious targets set for 4.4 GW by…
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28 August 2024
2 minutes to readAfter years researching the beneficial biochemical effects of watercress in reducing human skin irritation ( initially funded by the Torbay Medical Research Fund), in 2019, Professor Paul Winyard and Dr Kyle Stewart co-founded a spin-out company, Watercress Research Limited, with a view to commercialising a novel watercress extract for human skin care.
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