University of Exeter

A radical new biotechnology could eliminate the mosquitoes that cause malaria, but in Uganda – where malaria is the leading cause of death – a lack of information and debate is undermining public debate on the issue. Professor Sarah…

Increased sedentary time from childhood is associated with a significant increase in blood insulin concentration and therefore the risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. The research, conducted by the University of Exeter in…

Home-schooling and caring for children during the COVID-19 school and daycare closures left many working mothers physically and mentally exhausted and with little or no time to switch off, a new study shows. The experience left working…

Cloud “engineering” could be more effective for climate cooling than previously thought – because of the increased cloud cover produced, new research shows. In a study published in Nature Geoscience, a research team led by the University…

A major new research project will investigate how and why groups of animals from the same species fight one another. By focussing on warlike species – mongooses and termites – researchers aim to understand how evolution can lead to…

The University of Exeter has unveiled its India Global Leaders and Global Excellence Awards, which offer over £10,000 in funding for students undertaking Master’s degree in September 2024 The University of Exeter, a…

Children with language disorders may fall victims to false friends, who may misuse their trust, a study warns.Pupils with difficulties communicating may lack awareness of the motives, thoughts and feelings of peers, especially when…

The SETsquared Partnership, a unique enterprise collaboration between six universities including the University of Exeter, has been named top startup hub in the UK and Ireland by the Financial Times – and third best in Europe. The South…

A powerful new history book that seeks to demystify the notorious Ku Klux Klan has been published by an expert in modern American society at the University of Exeter. The Full History of the Ku Klux Klan has been written by Professor…

An international research team has proposed using ecological perspectives to prevent the occurrence of disease outbreaks. Pandemics begin when disease-harboring animals, such as bats, come in close proximity with people, livestock or…