News archive 2016
Storms bring record-breaking waves to Falmouth Bay
The New Year storms that battered the British coastline brought record-breaking waves to the normally sheltered Falmouth Bay, it has been revealed.
Exeter scientist secures prestigious award
A University of Exeter scientist has been honoured by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) for his ground-breaking research.
Storms bring record-breaking waves to Falmouth Bay
The New Year storms that battered the British coastline brought record-breaking waves to the normally sheltered Falmouth Bay, it has been revealed.
Flood expert helps create winning flood awareness app
A team featuring a flood expert from the University of Exeter’s Centre for Water Systems (CWS) has claimed first prize for the creation of an app that will aid global flood management and help save lives
Exeter expert participates in pairing scheme to foster links between science and policy
A University of Exeter academic will spend three days shadowing Labour MEP Clare Moody in Brussels this week as part of a scheme to foster links between scientists and European policy makers.
Exeter expert named in top 25 leaders in worldwide water industry
An engineering expert from the University of Exeter has been named among the top 25 industry leaders worldwide.
New technique to find copper deposits
A University of Exeter geologist has developed a new and relatively inexpensive way to establish whether certain types of magmatic rocks are more likely to contain valuable metal deposits.
New research to protect cities now and in the future
New work by University of Exeter experts will enable better management of urban services affected by climate change-related hazards.
Extreme weather threatens Britain’s coastline
Britain’s rocky coastline is being reshaped and eroded by the increasingly common extreme weather, University of Exeter researchers have found.
Cambodia volunteering project proves fruitful for Exeter student
A University of Exeter student has completed a volunteering project on a VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) Entrepreneurship scheme in Cambodia.
Environment minister meets marine energy experts at Penryn Campus
Environment minister and local MP George Eustice has visited the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus to find out more about the University’s world-class research in marine energy and aqua culture.
Mathematician awarded £300,000 to study movement of wildebeest, reindeer and salmon
A University of Exeter mathematician has been awarded more than £300,000 ($450,000) to study collective behaviour and decision-making patterns in animals in the wild.
Exeter Expert outlines global water engineering research success
New technology developed by University of Exeter academics to detect water leaks has helped more than seven million people, according to a water expert.
Exeter leads €5 million research project to find essential new mineral deposits
University of Exeter scientists will lead a ground-breaking collaborative research project to discover new deposits of essential raw materials.
Exeter experts receive €700,000 grant to study the future security of water, food and energy provision
Researchers from the University of Exeter are leading a pioneering international research project to deliver new guidance for governments to safeguard long-term provision of crucial natural resources.
New Satellite Applications Catapult Centre of Excellence for region
The University of Exeter will be better able to support business growth thanks to a new partnership with the UK Space Agency.
South West MEP celebrates success of University of Exeter EU-funded projects
South West MEP Clare Moody has met pioneering University of Exeter experts who are helping to boost economic growth and create jobs in the region.
Lower limit for future climate emissions needed, research says
The world can emit even less greenhouse gases than previously estimated if global warming is to be kept under control, a new study co-authored by a University of Exeter mathematician has found.
Penryn graduate crowned Energy Champion
An Exeter Renewable Energy graduate has won a prestigious Energy Institute (EI) award for her work in promoting carbon reduction.
£1.5 million to train tomorrow’s scientists and engineers
The Government is investing £1.5 million in the University of Exeter, to train the next generation of innovators in physical science subjects.
Water engineering students present research to industry specialists
Water engineering students from the University of Exeter are participating in a special event designed to highlight some of their world-changing research projects.
University of Exeter hosts extreme weather festival
BBC presenter Dr Helen Czerski and Met Office Chief Scientist Professor Dame Julia Slingo will be among the world-leading climate change experts speaking at a family-friendly festival at the University of Exeter this weekend.
Exeter physicist takes research to Parliament
A University of Exeter researcher has been selected from thousands of competitors to present his research to MPs and expert judges at the House of Parliament, on Monday March 7.
Exeter astronomer gets best ever view of aging star
An astronomer from the University of Exeter has had the sharpest ever view of a dusty disc around an aging star 4,000 light years away which could signal a new generation of planets.
Global farming practices must change, say climate change researchers
Human activities such as farming have caused the world’s plants, animals and microbes to contribute to global warming, a major international study co- authored by a University of Exeter professor has found.
Exeter wins slice of £1.7 million to boost careers in Engineering
The University of Exeter has been awarded a slice of £1.7m Government funding to increase the supply of new engineers.
‘Intelligent’ robotic boat piloted by Exeter researchers makes maiden voyage
Researchers from the University of Exeter will be launching a boat with its own intelligence off the Scottish coast this week to test their pioneering software design that could revolutionise data collection at sea.
Personality traits can be revealed by movement, study shows
A pioneering new study has revealed how an individual’s movement can give a unique insight into their inherent personality traits.
New mine proves focal point for geological research in South West
Drakelands Mine has become the focal point for a series of new locally and regionally significant research projects.
Exeter mathematicians recognised as rising stars of research
Two rising research stars at the University of Exeter have been awarded prestigious fellowships from the Medical Research Council (MRC).
North Atlantic played pivotal role in last great climate tipping point, research shows
The North Atlantic Ocean played a key role in the last great tipping point in Earth’s climate system, pioneering new research has shown.
Innovative Exeter research pioneers nanotechnology for gas sensing
Second year undergraduate students make key contribution to new type of device.
Students strike gold at International Mining Games
Students from the Camborne School of Mines (CSM) are celebrating after winning three gold medals, two silver and a bronze in this year’s prestigious international mining games competition which took place in Montana in the USA.
£2m centre linking maths and medicine will transform healthcare
A pioneering new research centre will celebrate its official launch this month.
Researchers find significant greening on Earth
There has been an increase in leaves on plants and trees on the Earth equivalent in area to two times the continental USA, a new study shows.
Influence of sea-ice loss on Arctic warming is shaped by varying temperatures in the Pacific Ocean
The crucial role that sea-ice loss plays in rapid Arctic warming is regulated by variable climate patterns taking place in the Pacific Ocean, a pioneering new study has found.
CSM enjoys success at annual Teaching Awards
Camborne School of Mines enjoyed considerable success at Exeter’s recent annual Student Guild and FXU Teaching Awards ceremony.
Ground-breaking images of nearby star give new insight into Sun’s infancy
Pioneering new research that has provided close-up pictures of a nearby star has given a fascinating insight into how the Sun may have behaved billions of years ago.
Exeter Engineering student wins top prize for wave energy research
A University of Exeter Renewable Energy doctoral student focusing on wave energy has claimed first prize and £1,200 at an international conference.
Researchers win major grant to lead Indian water management project
Three engineering experts from Exeter have been awarded £334,000 to participate in an international partnership project enhancing the management of water resources in South Asia.
Conversion courses to provide new opportunities for non-engineering graduates
MSc programmes in Civil, Structural and Water Engineering starting in September 2016.
Exeter space experts join astronaut Tim Peake in school project
Researchers from the University of Exeter are taking part in a school project which will feature a live space hook up with the astronaut Tim Peake on the International Space Station (ISS).
Pint of Science Exeter to take local science breakthroughs to city pubs
Experts from the University of Exeter and the Met Office will bring their research out of the laboratory and into city watering holes.
University placed 35th globally in latest influential rankings
The University of Exeter has reinforced its position amongst the leading universities both nationally and internationally, according to the latest influential global rankings.
South West MEP takes policy advice from scientists at Penryn Campus
South West MEP Clare Moody has visited the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus to take advice from leading academics.
Women scientists bring their subject to life on Exeter streets
Female academics from the University of Exeter, the Met Office and beyond will tackle some of the world’s biggest questions in a fun and engaging way when Soapbox Science hits the streets of Exeter.
Exeter researchers to lead two major projects on past and future climate change
Scientists at the University of Exeter will be leading two major multi-million pound world-class research projects.
Engineering students showcase their wares to industry experts
Budding engineers at the University of Exeter showcased a range of innovative projects to industry experts at a special event.
Exeter engineering expert leads research to pioneer new type of gel for food and home care industries
A materials scientist from the University of Exeter has been awarded a substantial research grant to pioneer a new type of gel.
Renewable Energy students visit space station to see biomass technology in action
Renewable Energy students from the University of Exeter’s Penryn campus will be visiting Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station this month.
Stormlamp project to shine light on the impact of waves on lighthouses
Engineers have launched a new research project to examine the structural impact that waves have upon lighthouses.
How to organise a cell: novel insight from a fungus
University of Exeter researchers have found novel insight into the ways cells organise themselves.
Renewable energy expert to take part in key discussion at Houses of Parliament
A University of Exeter expert will take part in a round-table discussion at the Houses of Parliament.
Discovery of newborn exoplanet could help explain planetary evolution
A team of international researchers have discovered the youngest fully-formed exoplanet ever detected, orbiting a young star 500 light years from Earth.
GraphExeter illuminates bright new future for flexible lighting devices, study shows
Researchers from the University of Exeter have pioneered an innovative new technique to make flexible screens more effective and efficient.
Better information needed to understand extreme weather
Scientists need more credible and relevant information to help communities become more resilient to extreme weather events such as floods.
Exeter physicist wins prestigious award for experimental research
A University of Exeter lecturer has been honoured with a medal and prize for his outstanding contribution to experimental Physics.
New technique could revolutionise surgical treatment of epilepsy
Scientists at the University of Exeter have developed a pioneering new technique that could revolutionise the surgical treatment of epilepsy.
Climate experts help communities cope with impact of the Indian Monsoon
Work by University of Exeter experts to predict the weather in India could help millions of people prepare for the devastating effects of the country’s summer monsoons.
Solar energy professor wins top Indian community accolade
A University of Exeter professor and solar energy expert has been honoured for his services to education.
World experts converge in Exeter to tackle structural vibration as ‘global challenge’
Experts in vibration serviceability of civil engineering structures from across the globe met at the University of Exeter.
New Zealand Physics President returns to his Exeter roots
The President of the New Zealand Institute of Physics returned to his academic roots in Exeter to forge a new collaboration with his UK counterpart - a University of Exeter physics professor.
Students from first mathematics “free” school celebrate exam success
One of England’s first mathematics free schools is sending record rates of students to the world’s best universities, just two years after opening.
Students from Exeter Mathematics School celebrate completion of unique course
The University of Exeter hosted a special event to celebrate the outstanding academic achievements of students from the Exeter Mathematics School.
New light on the complex nature of ‘hot Jupiter’ atmospheres
Fascinating new light could be shed on the complex atmospheres of planets which orbit stars outside our own solar system, thanks to pioneering new research.
Induced climate change ‘tug of war’ keeps scientists guessing on storm tracks
The effects of man-made climate change can hamper scientific projections of how key global weather patterns will act in the future, a new study has revealed.
Unprecedented atmospheric behaviour disrupts one of the earth’s most regular climate cycles
A team of scientists has discovered an unexpected disruption in one of the most repeatable atmospheric patterns.
Magma build-up at active Japanese volcano poses threat to "Naples of the Eastern World", research shows
Pioneering new study could help provide early-warning system for volcanic eruptions worldwide.
The University of Exeter’s first degree apprentices have begun
The University of Exeter’s first degree apprentices have begun their programme, launched at the start of their first residential on the Streatham Campus on Monday 12th September.
University of Exeter student success in international awards
University of Exeter science and engineering students have been successful in an academic competition referred to as the “junior Nobel Prize”.
Exeter scientists awarded prestigious Royal Society University Research Fellowships
Three outstanding early-career scientists from the University of Exeter have been bestowed with prestigious fellowships from the Royal Society.
Future increase in plant photosynthesis revealed by seasonal carbon dioxide cycle
Doubling of the carbon dioxide concentration will cause global plant photosynthesis to increase by about one third, according to a paper published in the journal Nature
Prestigious Space Weather symposium announced at University of Exeter
Some of the world’s leading experts will gather at the University of Exeter to take part in a prestigious event, designed to examine the future of pioneering space weather research.
Student secures first female mining scholarship at Camborne School of Mines
A student at the world-famous Camborne School of Mines has been awarded a valuable scholarship, as she embarks on her first steps towards forging a successful mining career.
Silver celebration: National award recognises commitment to equality
The University of Exeter’s Mathematics and Computer Science departments’ commitment to gender equality have been recognised through a prestigious national award scheme.
'Global Conversation' takes key issue of the future of mining to Vancouver
Solutions to the challenges facing the global mining sector will be shared by a leading expert from the University of Exeter’s Camborne School of Mines at a special event in Vancouver, Canada.
Violent wind collision zone between two stars seen for the first time
The tumultuous region between two stars has been revealed for the first time, thanks to state of the art infrared imaging techniques.
Exeter wins £1.5m funding for world-leading initiative to advance health research
The University of Exeter has been awarded £1.5 million by Wellcome to enable translation of findings from its world-leading research programmes into improvements in human health on a global scale.
Cornwall Mining Alliance launched
A new group which brings together Cornwall’s mining expertise has been launched in an event at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus.
Exeter Professor appointed as environmental charity board trustee
Professor David Butler, Director of the internationally-leading Centre for Water Systems, has been appointed as a trustee of a vital South West environmental charity.
Exeter seals new strategic collaborations with University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia (UBC) and the University of Exeter sealed new strategic collaborations during meetings in Vancouver in October.
Wave energy device successfully deployed at BiMEP site
The final section of a sophisticated wave energy device has been successfully installed by a collaborative research team in the Bay of Biscay, on the northern coast of Spain.
Trouble Down Below? - Exeter expert offers insight into Cornish underground hazards
A fascinating insight in to the potentially dangerous underground hazards commonly found at development sites across much of Cornwall will be presented at a special seminar.
CSM students dig deep for victory at international mining competition
Students from the Camborne School of Mines are celebrating becoming global champions at an internationally-celebrated mining competition.
New research in Malawi will help to secure raw materials for green technologies.
Pioneering new insights into why high concentrations of some of the most rare and desirable natural elements - vital for the production of vital environmental, digital and security technologies – have been revealed.
World-leading Ocean Energy Professor receives prestigious international scholarship
One of the world’s leading Renewable Energy experts has received a prestigious international award, in recognition to his ground-breaking research into ocean energy and technology.
Vital vaccine could “reduce burden” of dengue disease in hardest-hit regions
The first licensed vaccine for the potentially life-threatening dengue virus should only be used in moderate-to high impacted regions, new research has predicted.
Exeter statistician wins prestigious 2016 Lloyd’s Science of Risk award
A rising research star from the University of Exeter has secured a coveted national award, for his innovative work on more accurately simulating natural hazards, such as windstorms and flooding.
Exeter students reach final two in global competition
A team of students from the University of Exeter have reached the final knock-out round of an esteemed international competition, designed to help boost their career potential.
Science behind lightning strikes right note in festive family event hosted at the University of Exeter
Families from across the South West were given a dazzling flash of inspiration and entertainment during a special festive treat, organised jointly by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the University of Exeter.
Ground-breaking production method could accelerate worldwide ‘graphene revolution’
Ground-breaking production method could accelerate worldwide ‘graphene revolution’
New public sector energy company announced for Devon
New public sector energy company announced for Devon.
University of Exeter recruiting for key degree apprentice programme
The University of Exeter is seeking the next generation of digital prodigies to join its pioneering degree apprentice programme.
Pioneering project unlocks vital role carbon cycle plays in regulating Earth’s climate
Pioneering project unlocks vital role carbon cycle plays in regulating Earth’s climate