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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 29/09/2026

A fellowship is more than funding - our new Fellowship Hub helps researchers build strong applications and successful careers with bespoke guidance, training and support, while our new Fellows’ Network fosters connection and builds community. exeter.ac.uk/research/fellowships

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 28/09/2026

Are you thinking about postgraduate study? Come and join us for our Explore Postgraduate events on 9 October at our St Luke's Campus and on 6 November at our Streatham Campus. Find out more and book your spot: St Luke's Campus: ow.ly/5vPK50ZIxQ7 Streatham Campus: ow.ly/OXfP50ZIxQ8

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 21/09/2026

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. ow.ly/Nrho50ZPzRm

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 18/09/2026

We're delighted to be ranked in the top 20 in both The Guardian and The Times and Sunday Times League Tables 2027.

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 10/09/2026

Our new report with The Earthshot Prize is published today and reveals 51 environmental solutions that can trigger rapid and transformative change to repair our planet within the next five years. greenfuturessolutions.com/news/tipp…

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 10/09/2026

The Future Jobs roadmap is here and we're proud to have hosted one of the conversations that shaped it. Built by Universities UK it sets out practical actions to match graduate skills with what employers and the economy need, now and in the future. ow.ly/Y2ip50ZL8YP #FutureJobs

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 03/09/2026

Congratulations to Judith Green, Emeritus Professor in Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology, and Climent Quintana-Domeque, Professor of Economics, who have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences. ow.ly/2L9p50ZIKoi

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 28/08/2026

Please note that our offices will be closed over the August Bank Holiday weekend. We’ll be back online at 9am on Tuesday 1st September.

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 20/08/2026

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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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 13/08/2026

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. ex.ac.uk/eaU

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 13/07/2026

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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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 18/06/2026

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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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 18/06/2026

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...

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 10/06/2026

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

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 03/06/2026

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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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 03/06/2026

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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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 21/05/2026

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...

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 02/04/2026

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

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 26/03/2026

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

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 25/03/2026

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

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 25/03/2026

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!

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 17/03/2026

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.

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 17/03/2026

Bull sharks have friends! New research shows that they form social relationships with specific friends. The study carried out on the Shark Reef Marine Reserve in Fiji with lancasteruni.bsky.social found that rather than mixing at random, sharks have social preferences & choose their social partners.

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 10/03/2026

New research shows that engaging in virtual reality (VR) games may enhance motor performance for young people with dyspraxia. The preliminary study found that a home-based immersive VR game, Beatsaber, improved motor coordination in young people with dyspraxia, also known as DCD.

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 04/03/2026

Research shows how jackdaw chicks learn about predators. Recordings of predator calls were played with adult jackdaw alarm calls or contact calls that indicate no danger. Chicks that heard predator sounds and alarm calls learned to fear the predator while those that heard contact calls did not.

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 26/02/2026

In the latest episode of the THE Connect podcast, our strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is discussed, showing how the partnership is driving new collaboration in sport science, sharing resources, expertise & ideas to support India’s rapidly growing sports sector 1/4

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 12/02/2026

Did you know that our history goes back to 1800s? This #ThrowbackThursday we’re sharing some of our favourite photos from our archives. Which is your favourite? If you want to find out more, take a look at our newly designed timeline: tinyurl.com/bdfcndne

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 11/02/2026

Women and girls are shaping the future of science - but they remain underrepresented in research worldwide. Today, we celebrate the brilliant women driving sport science and health innovation as part of International Day of Women and Girls in Science. #February11 #EveryVoiceInScience #WomenInSTEM

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 04/02/2026

Today is #WorldCancerDay and to mark this, we're happy to share that a pilot project to help GPs spot early warning signs of cancer from routine blood tests has now rolled out to 60 GP practices in Devon, and has also launched in Liverpool. news.exeter.ac.uk/fa...

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 28/01/2026

Moths’ attraction to artificial light, such as streetlights, is common knowledge and has been much studied. But, as many people will have observed, and now new research shows, moths may also remain still if they land near a light, apparently “trapped”. ex.ac.uk/dYy

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 26/01/2026

Join us this summer for the Exeter Climate Forum! Bringing together world-leading climate researchers, businesses, policymakers and young people to shape and engage with the priorities for COP31 and beyond. Early bird tickets are available from Monday, 9th February tinyurl.com/32h4v7nj

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 21/01/2026

Today we can share the great news that two of our subject areas feature in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject. Psychology now ranks at 87, with Arts and Humanities at 95, in the ranking of 11 major subject areas.

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 08/01/2026

Is your dog's dinner worse for the climate than your own? Quite possibly. New research shows that dogs fed on premium, meat-rich pet food can have a bigger dietary carbon pawprint than their owners.

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 06/01/2026

A groundbreaking international study has demonstrated that #Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can be accurately detected using simple finger-prick blood samples that can be collected at home and mailed to laboratories without refrigeration or prior processing. news.exeter.ac.uk/fa...

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 25/12/2025

We would like to wish our students, staff, alumni and supporters a very Happy Christmas! We hope you have a really wonderful day. 🎄🎅🏻🎁

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 23/12/2025

Our offices are now closed for the Christmas and New Year break. We will be open again from 9am on Monday 5th January 2026. We hope everyone has a very festive and restful break!

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 16/12/2025

The debate over whether UK farming can continue to feed us, be commercially viable and conserve our vulnerable natural environment will be addressed by a new research project combining history with business analysis and environmental science.

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 04/12/2025

Our sports science student, Innes FitzGerald, isn’t just running for medals. She’s running for a future she believes in. As a European U20 athletics champion, she’s exploring how performance and sustainability can work together. @hls.exeter.ac.uk

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 01/12/2025

In the wake of the #COP30 climate change conference more than 500 scientists have signed an urgent declaration, stating: “The planet’s future hangs in the balance.” The Dartington Declaration issues a plea to everyone around the world to “act now & act fast” global-tipping-points.org/the-dartingt...

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 26/11/2025

We're so pleased to have won two awards for our degree apprenticeship programmes at last week’s Tech South West Awards in the ‘Commitment to Diversity’ and ‘Supporting Talent’ categories! 1/4

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 21/11/2025

Our researchers have published a new study that has found African lions produce not one, but two distinct types of roars - a discovery that is set to transform wildlife monitoring and conservation efforts. (1/5)

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 17/11/2025

Postgraduate Research Students Runner up - Seeking Shade in a Warming World, Veronica White

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 17/11/2025

Postgraduate Research Students Winner - The Mongoose Spa, Leela Channer

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 17/11/2025

Early Career Researchers Runner up - Synergy, Nicholas Clifton & Alice Franklin

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 17/11/2025

Our Images of Research competition allows ECRs & PGR students to communicate their research to a non-specialist audience. We're pleased to announce this year’s winners are: Early Career Researchers Winner - Spawning Abalone: The Release of New Life, Susanne Vogeler www.exeter.ac.uk/imagesofresearch

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 13/11/2025

Ahead of #WorldDiabetesDay tomorrow, we're delighted to announce new landmark research that uncovers why type 1 #diabetes is more aggressive in young children. 1/3

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 13/11/2025

Today sees the publication of the Global Carbon Budget 2025 at COP30 in Brazil, and this year's report shows that fossil fuel CO2 emissions have hit an all-time high in 2025.

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 10/11/2025

Over the next two weeks, our climate scientists will be playing an important role at #COP30, the UN Climate Change Conference that is being held in Brazil. 1/3

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 03/11/2025

The first man over 60 to cover the entire coastline of mainland Britain on foot, after completing his 200th marathon in 200 days, has provided Exeter researchers with invaluable data. 1/3

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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 29/10/2025

(1/3) Every year, more than 12 million people worldwide experience a stroke. On World Stroke Day (29 October), we’re highlighting research that’s offering new hope for recovery.

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