#Sustainability starts locally. At our ESI café, run by Falmouth Exeter Plus, our vibrant flavours meet fresh, responsibly acquired ingredients, sourced in Cornwall. @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @exetergses.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social @hass-cornwall.bsky.social @exeterfood.bsky.social

🚗⚡☀️ Latest #review paper exploring how #solar energy can power the future of transport through Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) by Dr Aritra Ghosh. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @exeter.ac.uk

Come work with us… PDRA position to work on a host of exciting things! jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr... Get in touch if you want to know more

Fully funded PhD working on insectivorous bird declines with a broad range of stakeholders. Starting ASAP #ornithology #zoology #biodiversity #science #ecology www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

#CREWW Researchers at the @exeter.ac.uk are at the forefront of using AI to help make the water network lead free. Read more here bit.ly/3VOy3NY @uniofexeternews.bsky.social @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social #research #environment #southwest #watersector #waterindustry

I have an MRC-funded PhD project available (www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...) on how warming will change the problem of AMR. Join a small and friendly group (padpadpadpad.netlify.app/about) in (sometimes) sunny Cornwall. 🧪🦠 #microsky Please share the ad below with anyone who may be interested.

Government must overhaul SME climate policy with less focus on ‘low-hanging fruit.’ Experts have criticised current green initiatives for failing to deliver lasting emissions cuts despite receiving £1.57 billion in support. ex.ac.uk/dWy @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social

Dr Chris Kaiser-Bunbury, with colleagues from @exeter.ac.uk, University of Edinburgh and Daisy Ginsberg (artist), is running a collaborative interdisciplinary project on #pollinator conservation. Watch the short film on #BBC Gardeners' World on this project: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

A team at the University of Exeter, Cornwall has received two grants totalling £1.45 million to understand and remediate the effects of climate change at a microbiological level. The funding supports the newly established Centre for Microbiology and Planetary Health at Penryn Campus. Read More:

🌿 At the ESI café, the chef reimagines ingredients daily to reduce waste and maximise flavour. This sustainable and creative reinvention of ingredients creates a changing menu that reflects upcycled and conscious dining. What will be served up today? Find out at the 12-2pm lunch service! 🏃

Kicking off the Autumn term with double the opportunity! 🍂 We’re thrilled to be launching  two transformative programmes designed to spark collaboration, innovation, and connection across our community: @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social, @cardiffuni.bsky.social and @exeter.ac.uk

Sustainability isn’t a buzz word for us. It’s our way of life. Our freshly revamped ESI café, proudly run by Falmouth Exeter Plus, shows this in action. Come and experience it for yourself. #sustainability #SustainableFood #FoodWaste #LocalFood #EcoFriendly @exeter.ac.uk @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk

Want to develop as a researcher, leader and collaborator? Apply now for the #GW4Crucible 2026 programme: gw4.ac.uk/gw4-crucible... @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @hass-cornwall.bsky.social @ecehh.org @hls.exeter.ac.uk @uniexecec.bsky.social @netpositivecentre.bsky.social @gsiexeter.bsky.social

⭐ LOCAL NATURE PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐ Their existing Chair Lord Robin Teverson has come to the end of his final term, after 6 successful years. The Partnership are now looking for a new Chair, could it be you? 🌱 tinyurl.com/ydjkj2tf

How do bacteria choose what type of defences to use against phages? We explored that question in the last paper I worked on as a postdoc at the Uni of Exeter @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social with Stineke van Houte, Stefano Pagliara and Edze Westra (not on Bluesky) doi.org/10.1098/rstb...

New paper by Ian Bateman - Understanding the National and International Impacts of Recent Environmental Policy Changes in the US: A Call for Research: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Searching for a PhD in Microbiology? 🦠 Prof Stineke van Houte& @davvi36.bsky.social are looking for a prospective PhD student to start in October 2026 who is excited about bacteria, how they interact, and how they exchange DNA with each other. Deadline 20.10.25. gw4biomed.ac.uk/developing-c...

@exeter.ac.uk @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @hass-cornwall.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social @ecehh.org @exetergses.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social

🌿 Become a Nature Positive Student Ambassador! 🌍 Join a global movement of students taking action for nature on campus 🌱 🔗 www.naturepositiveuniversities.net/become-an-am... 📅 Deadline: Sunday 2nd November 2025 (1/2)

RENEW Research paper provides a flexible approach for nature recovery in landscapes with multiple choices for habitat creation. Read more about the Ebrel model: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #naturerecovery #biodiversityrenewal @exeter.ac.uk @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

Brilliant to see our research featured in this Scientific American article: Microplastics Could Be Turning Bacteria into Drug-Resistant Superbugs www.scientificamerican.com/article/micr... @pml.ac.uk @hls.exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.org @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @exetermarine.bsky.social

We've been cited as 3rd in the world (and 1st in the UK!) for publishing sea turtle publications! A recent, global review in Ocean and Coastal Management has cited @exeter.ac.uk as a top institution for publishing research on sea turtles conservation. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 🦑🌍🐢🧪

Postdoctoral Fellow – University of Exeter, UK 🔎Climate Intervention Modelling Eligibility: PhD in climate science/related field Deadline: 16 Sept 2025 🔗 More details: higherjobz.com/postdoctoral... #PostdocJobs #ClimateScience #UKJobs #ResearchCareers #AcademicJobs @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

🌟FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS🌟 Applications for 2026/27 Chevening scholarships are open, PLEASE SHARE Apply now: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin... 📆 Deadline: 7th October 2025 All our Graduate School 1-year programmes are eligible 🙌 Discover our programmes here: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/gses/o...

Hear the latest buzz about wasps on how to avoid their stings. ESI researcher Dr Thomas O'Shea-Wheller from @uniexecec.bsky.social was recently interviewed by ITV News. @itvnews.bsky.social @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @bbka.org.uk @uniofexeternews.bsky.social

The second round of the Sustainability Projects Fund is now open! 🌱✨ Whether it’s about the circular economy, biodiversity, education, climate, travel or energy, this fund can help bring your idea to life. www.exeter.ac.uk/about/sustai... (1/2) @exetermarine.bsky.social @hass-cornwall.bsky.social

The world faces many complex problems. In HaSS Cornwall, we believe the solutions can only come from different perspectives. Find out how our exciting research joins the dots in pursuit of social and environmental justice. Change requires understanding. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF1X...

Next in our series of Research Shorts is Prof. Jamie Hampson on rock art. Humans have been creating rock art for more than 70,000 years. At HaSS Cornwall we consider why, and think about how understanding art helps us understand what it means to be human. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAf0...

Nature is under threat. At HaSS Cornwall we work together across the Humanities to tackle big questions relating to climate and environmental change, nature regeneration and societal resilience. We advocate for nature. Find out more: youtu.be/c6KazFlQObs?...

An exciting new ExCASES report presents findings from their ‘Future of #Biodiversity Renewal’ mission; exploring the #diversity of #values, #worldviews & understandings that shape aspirations towards biodiversity renewal amongst the RENEW #community. More: renewbiodiversity.org.uk/excases-miss...

The world faces many complex, interconnected problems. We believe the solutions can only come from different perspectives. Find out how our research explores these connections in the pursuit of environmental justice, socio-ecological resilience, and sustainability. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXJZ...

Large ocean animals, such as sea turtles, manta rays and seabirds can be protected throughout much of their lifecycle by huge Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), as shown in new research carried out in the Chagos Archipelago MPA, Indian Ocean. Read more bit.ly/4lgzX4g @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

Professor Tapas Mallick was the keynote speaker in the 5th IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation (IEEE SeFet 2025) 9 - 12 July, organized by the Centre for Energy and Environment, MNIT Jaipur, India. @exeter.ac.uk @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk

Can #seagrass make a comeback? These fragile underwater habitats, which play a vital role in increasing water quality, locking away carbon and providing shelter for marine life, are showing promising signs of recovery. www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/08/07/c... @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social

🚴‍♂️ As part of our commitment to sustainable travel and being a Gold Cycle Friendly Employer, we’re taking the opportunity to encourage everyone to pick up a bike and give it a go. @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @uniexecec.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social @blongdon.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social

Our researchers have developed a transparent, biocompatible hydrogel film made from waste potato peels for next-gen smart windows. This sustainable material dynamically adjusts to temperature, reducing indoor heat, and boosts solar panel efficiency by up to 15%. pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/A... (1/2)

If you missed our June #esiChallengeOfTheMonth speaker Dr Eunice Oppon with her talk on "Climate, Crops, and Crushed Rocks: Mapping the Sustainability of Enhanced Weathering from Mine to Field," you can view the full video recording here: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...

🚨New paper alert🚨 We present the first record of Indian Monsoon variability and marine productivity spanning the late Pliocene–early Pleistocene (3.5 - 2.3 Ma). Multi-proxy data from the core zone of ISM rainfall - the NW Bay of Bengal. ⚒️🌊🌏 agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...

The University of Exeter has officially launched the Critical Minerals Challenge Centre – a £5.6 million applied research initiative focused on accelerating innovation in critical mineral extraction and supporting the UK’s transition to Net Zero.

@exeter.ac.uk colleagues working on the Nature Recovery and Regional Development (NaRReD) project demonstrate how natural infrastructure could/should be used to boost growth and help to create a more resilient and sustainable economy for the UK. tinyurl.com/5n93km76

Happy #BogDay! Discover how the UK’s leading #poetry organisation - @poetrysociety.bsky.social has been working with young people to raise awareness about climate change & to encourage young people to use their creativity to advocate for the natural world. renewbiodiversity.org.uk/exploring-bi...

Can seagrass make a comeback? A new research project from CREWW with South West Water, Plymouth Marine Laboratory and Ocean Conservation Trust will look into this, read more bit.ly/40DAoxV #seagrass #CREWW @exeter.ac.uk #environment #research @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social #carbonstorage #marinelife

Plastic Free July is an initiative to reduce plastic waste♻️ Reducing your use of single-use plastic is a simple way to take part. Plastic debris, such as microplastics, serve as a vessel for microbial growth and can facilitate the development of Antimicrobial Resistant strains.

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This is a follow-up from the highly successful 2022 edition of this meeting. Abstract submissions have now closed but registrations are open. The scientific organisers of this event are Stineke van Houte, Jamie Hall, Mike Brockhurst and Jenna Gallie. @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk @uniexecec.bsky.social

The final (in a series of six) of Natural England’s short films about the beauty of Southwest England’s protected sites in collaboration with @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social. Each film includes two short poems, written by ESI affiliate John Wedgewood Clarke. 🌿 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIvg...

Are you a nature inspired poet aged 25 or under? Compose a piece of #poetry on the wonderful world of #bogs & #peatlands & you could get published on the @youngpoetsnet.bsky.social. Enter The Bog Challenge competition below. Deadline 10th Aug 2025. ✍️ ypn.poetrysociety.org.uk/workshop/bog...

"From miniscule #bacteria to colossal blue #whales or from tiny #flowers to giant #redwoods…" #Biodiversity books for children selected by the brilliant @booktrust.org.uk 🦠🐋🪻🌳 www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...

The Big Butterfly Count 2025 is here and butterflies need our help 🦋🚨 This isn't just a survey, it's a rescue mission, and we need everyone to get involved. No lab coats. No science degrees. Just 15 minutes of your time. ⏱️ Get out for the count 👉 bigbutterflycount.org