University of Exeter

A new online tool helps people to see how closely their views match with policies of political parties around the UK.Partymeter has been designed with the cooperation of 150 experts on political parties across the UK. By completing a…

The panel, which included, Professor Sabina Leonelli from the University of Exeter, found AI has the potential to spur innovation and further scientific understanding beyond the limits of human abilities but could also deepen existing…

The RRS Discovery started its voyage from Southampton on 16 April and has collected sediments, shells and bones off the UK, Norwegian and Icelandic coasts.After sampling around Shetland and Orkney, the ship is now heading to Iceland's…

The first detailed academic study of East African maritime traditions shows changes in boatbuilding techniques but the continuing use of wooden vessels by fishers.Researchers have documented the watercraft using the Zanzibar Channel –…

Exeter recorded significant growth in both the quality and quantity of research carried out across the whole university, according to the influential results - the first UK wide assessment of research since 2014, and which are released…

Researchers from Peruvian marine conservation NGO ProDelphinus and the University of Exeter worked with small-scale fishers in Peru, where thousands of dolphins die due to bycatch (accidental catching) every year.The study found that…

A major new study will analyse the impact of ‘theatrical’ performances by British orchestras, which use dance, acting and film, and are attracting new audiences.Dr Adrian Curtin, from the University of Exeter, has been awarded a British…

Students on the University of Exeter’s new MA Curation: Art and Business course have completed work placements at some of the country’s most renowned galleries and museums, and abroad.As well as gaining experience working in the arts…

Historic graffiti of ships carved in an African fort were drawn by soldiers on guard duty watching the sea, University of Exeter experts believe.The engravings, found in Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago and made in the mid to late…

Today (03 May), it has been announced that Professor Nicola Thomas and Professor Paul Cloke will receive honours as part of the Royal Geographical Society’s 2022 awards.Professor Thomas will receive the Taylor and Francis Award for…