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Emphasising the social, cultural, and environmental dimensions of belonging, and recognising the cultural messages that are implicit within physical surrounding have also been highlighted as recommendations to consider by a new Policy…

The hot and spicy history of the chilli plant will be on the menu as part of a special hot chocolate-themed event in Exeter.Chilli peppers are eaten by a quarter of the earth’s population every day. This history of the plant shows the…

Awarded last night (Thursday Nov 17), the accolade is among the most prestigious in the industry, in recognition of the University of Exeter Business School’s commitment to addressing the climate crisis. The School has made sustainability…

A new study will investigate how social prescribing could be used in promoting a higher quality of life for people living with dementia, through a £2.7 million funding grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)…

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) will play host to people interested in learning about the Exeter Hip which has transformed the lives of millions of people for over half a century. The talk will take place on December 6, between…

Outcomes of the summit, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, include a deal for rich nations to pay poorer ones for the damage and economic losses caused by climate change.But commitments to cut emissions are currently too weak to keep global…

A new device called SharkGuard attaches to longline fishing rigs to scare off sharks and rays.In the study, carried out on French boats fishing for tuna, lines fitted with SharkGuard reduced bycatch (accidental catching) of blue sharks by…

AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites evolve to become resistant to commonly used antimicrobial drugs making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death. As well as the…

Nominated by her peers, Dr Hill was chosen by the RSC’s panel of judges as one of the most inspirational, innovative and dedicated people in education.The prize recognises inspirational teaching and making a positive difference in…

Many pollinating insects stop foraging well before sunset, but bumblebees can keep going as daylight dwindles. However, this raises risks such as getting lost or eaten by a predator.The new study, by the University of Exeter, examined the…