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

Viruses can “eavesdrop” on each other using chemical signals – but it can backfire for the eavesdropper. 👉 news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e... @exeter.ac.uk @uniexecec.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @microbiologysociety.org @ecehh.org @uniofexeternews.bsky.social

An international study shows how climate change is reshaping plant communities across Europe. Published in @nature.com, the study analysed a unique database of over 6,000 vegetation plots across forests, grasslands & mountain summits in Europe, with observations spanning periods of 12 to 78 years.

The latest State of the Earth Podcast is with marine geologist, Prof. James Scourse

Low-cost DNA tests can reveal the range of wildlife living in our seas, according to a new study carried out off Cornwall by the University of Exeter, Cornwall. (1/2) @uniexecec.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social Read More:

Jackdaw chicks learn about predators by listening to adults, new research from the University of Exeter, Cornwall shows. Read more: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e... @uniexecec.bsky.social 1/3

Using AI to identify wildlife reveals a potential “transferability crisis”, researchers from the University of Exeter, Cornwall say. Marketing for AI imaging systems often suggests that models can easily tackle novel scenarios across ecosystems and settings, much in the same way as human observers.

A new report by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO reveals a critical lack of understanding of how the ocean absorbs & stores carbon, & sets out a global roadmap to bolster international cooperation, strengthen ocean carbon monitoring & update climate models accordingly. (1/4)

Global warming must peak below 2°C then return under 1.5°C as quickly as possible to limit the risk of dangerous “tipping points”, according to research led by Dr @paulritchie.bsky.social from @exeter.ac.uk. news.exeter.ac.uk/global-syste...

New @exeter.ac.uk study reveals how communally-reared hatchery European lobsters can experience survival bias, slashing effective population size. 🦞🧬 Read the full paper here - doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2026.743687 🦑🌍🧪🌐🌊

Porpoises 'buzz' less when boats and ships are nearby. Researchers studying a narrow strait called the Little Belt in Denmark found buzzes reduced by up to 45% during the busiest vessel traffic periods. @uniexecec.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social

Today sees the launch of the Ocean Equity Index (OEI), a new free tool designed to assess and promote equity in ocean initiatives, projects and policies. @rachelturner.bsky.social @natureportfolio.nature.com @exetermarine.bsky.social @uniofexeternews.bsky.social

Moths move significantly less when exposed to artificial nighttime light, new research from the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at the University of Exeter, Cornwall shows. Read More: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e... @uniexecec.bsky.social #ExeterEcology

Our campuses are home to a huge variety of wildlife 🐝🐞🦋🌿 To help us understand and protect this biodiversity, the Sustainability team has launched iNaturalist projects on both our University of Exeter and Falmouth University campuses: Penryn and Woodlane. www.inaturalist.org/projects/cam... (1/2)

Researchers, led by British Antarctic Survey (BAS), are investigating how glacier calving around Antarctica can trigger powerful underwater tsunamis. These hidden waves cause mixing of heat, oxygen and nutrients in the ocean, which is critical for marine life and climate regulation in the region.

Great to see this amazing footage of dolphins and sharks taken by students on our Azores fieldtrip published by the BBC Wildlife team www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts... @phildoherty.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social

Internships are now available with the Cornish Jackdaw Project! 🐦‍⬛ Duties will include assisting with nest monitoring, bird ringing, data entry, and the potential to help with ongoing research projects.

We're excited to share some seabird training grant opportunities with The Seabird Group for Black, Asian and minority ethnic background students!

Historians at the University of Exeter, Cornwall, are partnering with one of the country’s most respected museums to offer a ‘masterclass’ on a key phase of the Second World War. @hass-cornwall.bsky.social

Huge congratulations to Professor Frances Wall from our Camborne School of Mines, who has been awarded an OBE in the King's New Year's Honours List for services to Geoscience and Sustainable Resource Development. news.exeter.ac.uk/university/c...

Looking for a fresh start in the new year? We’ve pulled together a selection of jobs we think our graduates would be ✨wonderful✨ for - a little gift from us! As always, please send any queries to the employers. Full details on our LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/posts/gradua... Good luck! 🍀🤞

A new interactive map shows how land managers and heritage practitioners are using new approaches to conservation in response to climate change. The ‘Changing Places Storymap’ is an initiative from the Adaptive Heritage Practice Lab (AHPL), part of a programme at the University of Exeter, Cornwall

This new report features analysis by Dr Ekaterina Kolpinskaya from @hass-cornwall.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @exeterspspa.bsky.social committees.parliament.uk/committee/73...

The effectiveness of ambitious efforts to attract over £1 billion annually into nature recovery by 2030 could be undermined without stronger governance and regulatory oversight, according to new analysis from the University of Exeter, Cornwall @exetergses.bsky.social @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

A unique partnership between the University of Exeter and the National Trust received a prestigious award. The ‘Shaping Landscapes for People and Nature to Thrive’ partnership was a winner at the Knowledge Exchange UK Awards in the Strategic Partnerships category. @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social

It is commonly thought that when farmland is close to a natural habitat it is more likely to attract bees and other pollinators, and that more flowers will develop into seeds and fruit. But research led by PhD researcher Ennia Bosshard @uniexecec.bsky.social says this is not always the case.

Between 2004 and 2011, the sardine stock off west South Africa was consistently below 25% of its peak abundance and this appears to have caused severe food shortage for African penguins, leading to an estimated loss of about 62,000 breeding individuals said Dr Richard Sherley @uniexecec.bsky.social

Funding organisations can fix the science publishing system – which currently puts profit first and science second – according to new research. @uniexecec.bsky.social

Alex Adams, @exeter.ac.uk Arboricultural Manager, spoke to BBC Radio Devon during National Tree Week about the amazing trees on the university's campuses and how he cares for them 🌲🌳 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The University of Exeter had 12 academic research areas in the global top 100 in this year's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), with Ecology No. 2 in the world and strong performances from subjects related to climate and the environment. @uniexecec.bsky.social @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

Microplastics in the natural environment are colonised by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant bacteria according to a new study that calls for urgent action on waste management and strongly recommends wearing gloves when taking part in beach cleans. @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social @ecehh.org

Experts say the UK’s new Critical Minerals Strategy should prioritise domestic extraction, refining and recycling. A report from the University of Exeter’s Critical Minerals Challenge Centre based at Penryn Campus, says critical minerals must drive an economic reset boosting jobs and local growth

A previously unclassified African lion roar has been discovered. This “intermediary roar” is used alongside the famous full-throated African Lion roar. The study used artificial intelligence to differentiate between lion roars for the first time. @uniexecec.bsky.social @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

Experts say the military must focus on “leaving well” as well as serving well to support veterans, society and defence. Researchers urge more action to help armed forces leavers build valued roles in organisations, companies and communities. @hass-cornwall.bsky.social

Helping communities manage green spaces by understanding how they use and value the area could be an effective way for local governments to tackle the biodiversity crisis, says a study from the University of Exeter, Cornwall @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social

Curious about what a whale skull might look like? We recently dug one up. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @exetermarine.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

New data from a study led by the University of St Andrews and including Dr Richard Sherley from the University of Exeter Centre for Ecology and Conservation in Cornwall shows how critically endangered penguins are directly competing with fishing vessels for their food. @uniexecec.bsky.social

New research from the University of Exeter shows maerl-forming algae in Cornwall have unique genetic profiles. Read more: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h... @exetermarine.bsky.social

Congratulations to scientists at University of Exeter, Cornwall ranked among the world’s most influential and respected in the latest edition of a global ranking programme🏆 @clarivate.com

Shouting at seagulls makes them more likely to leave your food alone, research from the University of Exeter, Cornwall shows. @uniexecec.bsky.social Read more: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-e...

New research is the first to show that Dread Risk behaviour - where individuals will choose alternative actions that carry greater risk to themselves, such as choosing to drive rather than fly in the wake of an air disaster - can be explained by the mathematics of evolutionary theory.

In collaboration with the LGBT+ education charity Schools OUT, our experts have produced free educational resources championing the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science for secondary schools and museums. news.exeter.ac.uk/university/e...

PhD studentship available. Please repost. www.swbio.ac.uk/agriculture-... @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @exetergses.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social @hls.exeter.ac.uk @exetermarine.bsky.social @ecehh.org @willhgaze.bsky.social @elzehesse.bsky.social @thembauk.bsky.social

A third iteration of a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Exeter and the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) aims to advance world-class education, develop a skilled, research-active healthcare workforce across Cornwall and enhance population health. @hls.exeter.ac.uk

Dr Richard Noakes from @hass-cornwall.bsky.social spoke to BBC Radio Somerset about his research into the history of people's beliefs in psychic phenomena and the occult www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

“As the global community faces increasingly complex environmental and climate challenges, UNESCO Biospheres serve as models for enhancing local governance in sustainability and social-ecological resilience." news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h... @hass-cornwall.bsky.social @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

Continental shelf seas – the shallow waters around our coasts that provide most of the world’s seafood – are absorbing more carbon than they release, but rising acidity levels threaten marine life and global food security, says Convex Seascape Survey research. ex.ac.uk/dWM @profcallum.bsky.social

The second Global Tipping Points Report is published today It says we have entered a "new reality" - reaching the first of many Earth system tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm unless humanity takes urgent action Read our press release 👇

A new study from the University of Exeter, Cornwall, published in Oikos, reveals the paradoxical ways grey squirrels balance risk and foraging in urban environments. @uniexecec.bsky.social @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk

A University of Exeter researcher has been named on the 2025 Women of Discovery. Dr Divya Karnad, who works on marine conservation and social science, is part of the Centre for Ecology and Conservation on our Penryn Campus. @uniexecec.bsky.social @exetermarine.bsky.social