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

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

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...

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...

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

📣 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

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.

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 🧵

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...

📣 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

✨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...

“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...

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

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:

🚨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...

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

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...

It's local election day across the country! Find out more about what happens at a count, written by Adam Gray and check out the rest of this year's local election series including previews on key regions. @hannahbunting.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social electionscentre.uk/what-happens...

Professor @blagdendavid.bsky.social gave evidence to the House of Commons Defence Committee on how the UK can play a part in the defence of the Arctic and High North region. parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

It's election week and our very own @hannahbunting.bsky.social has released a local elections projection. With close contests across the country, results are likely to be affected by even slight changes in party support and voter turnout. Read more via the link! @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social

Next up in our Elections Centre series is Greater Manchester part two by Adam Gray, focusing on the west of the region where competition for seats is high. @hannahbunting.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social electionscentre.uk/2026-local-e...

Join us for Gather 2026: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 at the University of Exeter.

The latest in The Elections Centre 2026 preview series is the first of a two-parter by Adam Gray on Greater Manchester, outlining the fragmented landscape and potential wins and losses in this diverse area. @hannahbunting.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social

Egenis Annual Lecture coming up! Monday 27th April, 15:15. This year, Prof Jane Calvert, University of Edinburgh, will speak on 'Finding and making spaces for interdisciplinary collaboration: From the laboratory to the garden (via the policy room and the art studio). Online and in person:

Thanks to Ed White for including my comments in this @financialtimes.com article on China and Iran @cais-exeter.bsky.social @spspa-uofexeter.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk www.ft.com/content/afed...

Huge congratulations to our colleague Professor Luna Dolezal who has been selected to be a Marc Sanders Foundation 'Philosophy in the Media' fellow for 2026! @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social marcsandersfoundation.org/philosophy-i...

If you haven't seen our 'Local Elections 2026' series yet, you can access it via the link below. Posted by the University of Exeter's @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social Elections Centre, and written by Adam Gray and @hannahbunting.bsky.social, we've covered a range of areas and themes:

AI may influence public attitudes by making people more aware of the limitations of human decision-making, a new study from @florianstoeckel.bsky.social shows @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social

Featuring analysis by @elizabethsim0n.bsky.social from @exeterspspa.bsky.social www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Featuring analysis from @hannahbunting.bsky.social from @exeterspspa.bsky.social

More fascinating insights from our Elections Centre! @hannahbunting.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social

Exeter’s got a two-year teaching stint for someone into philosophy of data and related - the job’s pretty plush as far as non-permanent ones go - and Exeter is an amazing place to do this kind of philosophy - please pass around! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQZ094/l... #philsci

Dr Paul Brassley from @crpr-exeter.bsky.social spoke to BBC Farming Today about the history of farming and what this tells us about what drives change in farming and food. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

New research from Chris Playford, Anna Mountford-Zimdars and Neil Harrison shows young people in coastal towns face limited career options, often ending up in routine or manual jobs if they stay local, whilst those who move away access better professional opportunities. @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social

Celebrating the sunshine finally emerging in Exeter with Another Sad Philosophy Workshop today!

And today I talked about this programme in the EU parliament, as part of my work on the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly! Great to meet you all and thanks for having me

Just one part of our free online postgraduate workshop is this panel discussion! Sign up here: anthrozoologyassymbioticethics.com/online-anthr...

On Friday, we hosted @steveracemp.bsky.social for a discussion on the state of representation in the UK. Organised by Profs Dario Castiglione, Alice Moseley and Dr Lise Herman from the EU Horizon and UKRI-funded Redirect - The Representative Disconnect project. Find out more here: redirect.unisi.it

FREE online postgraduate Anthrozoology conference, 27th-29th March. Learn more about what the MA and PhD Anthrozoology programmes at UoE have to offer! Link for registration and more info: anthrozoologyassymbioticethics.com/online-anthr...

Carl Hunter OBE and @paulmason.bsky.social have been appointed as Honorary Fellows at the @exeter.ac.uk Centre for the Public Understanding of Defence and Security @fhpitts.bsky.social news.exeter.ac.uk/top-stories/...

Dr Chris Playford and colleagues from The Centre for Social Mobility show how geography shapes opportunity for young people. Their findings: Those who stay in their local area have different opportunities to movers; Movers tend to be more advantaged; Those from seaside towns are less likely to move.