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

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

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!

Today, the @russellgroup.bsky.social has set out a landmark commitment to help strengthen the NHS and build healthier communities across the UK. Russell Group universities already play a pivotal role in the health of the nation and our communities.

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.

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.

Great to see our research on bull sharks and their friends in the @washingtonpost.com today 🦈

More potholes means more people wanting to buy larger SUV-type cars (which they believe will be more resilient to potholes), which means heavier cars on the roads which will create more potholes. What's driving this (pun intended)? A very wet winter. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/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.

We will never cease to be blown away by the wildlife on our campus!

Low-cost DNA tests can reveal the range of wildlife living in our seas, according to a new study carried out off the coast of Cornwall. Environmental DNA (eDNA) tests successfully identified European anchovies, Atlantic mackerel and Blue sharks. news.exeter.ac.uk/research/cor...

Listen in to Exeter academic @richardtoye.bsky.social's podcast @finesthalfhour.bsky.social about Winston Churchill.

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.

5️⃣ Prof Tim Lenton OBE of @exeter.ac.uk warns that if we shut down the #AMOC ocean current by continuing to burn gas and oil, we could expect winter temperatures of -20°C in London and -30°C in Aberdeen - and an end to growing crops UK. Full talk: www.nebriefing.org/expert-brief... #NEB2025

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

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”, experts say.

As part of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, @exeter.ac.uk's Jonny Gurr has written a blog for Advancing Access on the enormous value degree apprenticeships bring. Mixing academic study + paid employment, they offer excellent outcomes for graduates - find out more here: t.co/ijTRlFfcxl

When generative AI systems produce false information, this is often framed as AI “hallucinating at us”—generating errors that we might mistakenly accept as true. But a new study argues we should pay attention to a more dynamic phenomenon: how we can come to hallucinate with AI. tinyurl.com/5n6zwuvp

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#ThrowbackThursday

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

New paper from @exeter.ac.uk finds that porpoises ‘buzz’ less when boats are nearby. 🐬 Read the full paper - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @rachlenn.bsky.social @vjhobson.bsky.social @uniexecec.bsky.social @exetergses.bsky.social 🦑🌊🧪🌍🌐

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...

We are set to become a key member of a regional hub for pioneering mental health research following a major investment from the NIHR NIHR has awarded £11 million to create a new Mental Health Research Group, led by the @plymuni.bsky.social.

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

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

Our new video made in collab with South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust shows how tranexamic acid (TXA) is having a major impact in trauma care. Watch here 👉 bit.ly/3LpHpyj #PreHospitalCare #Paramedics #TXA

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.

This week we're launching a digital tool that calculates the environmental footprint of websites at the World Economic Forum. Digital Impact for Species can analyse any website and shows the environmental costs beyond standard carbon dioxide emissions, water and energy consumption speciesimpact.org

Scientists have made a discovery that helps explain why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis (TB) – the bacteria can hijack part of the immune system.

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.

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...

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

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!

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.

Did you know that we have a podcast made by our PGR students about postgraduate research. The episodes are a mix of personal perspectives and practical advice, from sharing perspectives as mature students to a panel discussion on careers in industry and academia.

1 hour 8 minutes? You probably don't have the time. But in case you do, here is a recording of my @gsiexeter.bsky.social seminar at @exeter.ac.uk earlier this week in which I talk about overshoot, consequences and possible ways forward. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpbH...

Thank you @briantrumpet.bsky.social for your amazing contribution to our graduation ceremonies!

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

Andrew Feather recently made headlines when he beat 4-time Tour de France winner & current World Champion, Tadej Pogačar. The amateur cyclist is making a big name for himself in the sport at the age of 41, with support from our experts through a service which is now open to all tinyurl.com/2szj6pfm

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...

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

New research has confirmed that the HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer. news.exeter.ac.uk/fa... 1/3

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)

We've collaborated with @uniofleicester.bsky.social to send worms into space to look at the biological effects of spaceflight. A crew of tiny worms will be heading to the International Space Station which will help scientists understand how humans can travel through space safely tinyurl.com/5xhttr5y

How did we inherit a whale's head and why did we bury it in a field next to campus? Find out more about the fascinating story that began on a Cornish beach and ended with a scientific discovery in ‘Whale: Secrets of a Stranding’, available now on BBC Sounds. news.exeter.ac.uk/environment-...

A new study funded by Alzheimer’s Society and led by Exeter has identified 3 medications that could be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease. It found that a shingles vaccine, is the most promising existing medicine. Viagra and a MND drug also showed strong promise. tinyurl.com/4h36mhtu

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

Published today in Earth System Science Data: The Global Carbon Budget 2025 essd.copernicus.org/preprints/es...

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

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.