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4 October 2024
4 minutes to readAward-winning partnerships shed light on thriving innovation ecosystem in the South-West
Nine flagship projects won awards for their outstanding contribution to society, sustainability and health at the Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024. The Awards, hosted by Exeter Innovation, brought together business leaders and world-class researchers on Thursday 3rd October, to celebrate some of the most impactful recent collaborations between government, industry and academia. Among…
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19 September 2024
2 minutes to readMachine learning set to make bridges safer – and cheaper to maintain
A recent ‘machine learning’ project between University of Exeter and the materials testing company Imetrum, is set to reduce maintenance costs and improve the safety of civil structures such as bridges and tunnels.
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3 September 2024
4 minutes to readHigh flying engineer develops intelligent new system for the water sector
As water scarcity becomes a key issue for humanity, water efficiency is essential. But globally, almost 90 billion litres of water are lost each day – nearly half of all water pumped around the world – through leaks and burst water mains. When critical mains fail, the consequences can be catastrophic, yet…
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29 August 2024
< 1 minute to readThe University of Exeter’s Role in Advancing Floating Offshore Wind
The South West of the UK, especially the Celtic Sea, plays a vital role in the nation’s offshore wind capabilities. The University of Exeter, known for its expertise in Wave and Tidal Energy and Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW), is a driving force in achieving the ambitious targets set for 4.4 GW by…
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28 August 2024
2 minutes to readProf & Doc: Commercialising watercress extract for skin care
After years researching the beneficial biochemical effects of watercress in reducing human skin irritation ( initially funded by the Torbay Medical Research Fund), in 2019, Professor Paul Winyard and Dr Kyle Stewart co-founded a spin-out company, Watercress Research Limited, with a view to commercialising a novel watercress extract for human skin care.
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14 August 2024
4 minutes to readLee Elliot Major: How to reach new audiences and create impact with research
Professor Lee Elliot Major OBE, the UK’s first professor of social mobility, shares his advice on communicating research and connecting with communities.
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7 August 2024
2 minutes to readNew education programme to inform schools about our oceans
Despite covering most of our planet’s surface and playing a pivotal role in the climate system, the ocean hardly features on the UK schools’ curricula and is rarely taught in primary schools.
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1 August 2024
5 minutes to readHow nature-based solutions can save our water
With global water shortages growing, our experts from the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW) explain how nature-based solutions can help the UK save water.
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23 July 2024
3 minutes to readExeter University’s New Film Distribution Label – eXe Film
This year a new film distribution label eXe Film was set up and run by staff and students from multiple programs in the Communications, Drama and Film departments at the University of Exeter. They released their first film into cinemas on June 13th – playing at Odeon venues across the country. The…
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28 June 2024
2 minutes to readNew card game supports the teaching and learning of clinical pharmacology
Licensing can be a tricky field to navigate. We spoke to Dr Mark Carew to explore his licensing journey with his card game, What the Pharma?Game.
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28 June 2024
5 minutes to readI surveyed 17 million insects flying through a Pyrenean mountain pass – here’s what I learned about these ‘remarkable migrants’
Dr William Hawkes surveyed the insects in the Pyrenan mountain pass to catalogue the number of specimens & reflect on what they mean for the environment.
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26 June 2024
2 minutes to readSection 28 and its afterlives in the South West
Section 28 and its afterlives in the South West is a project co-led by Dr Helen Birkett, Dr Chris Sandal-Wilson, and Dr Hannah Young, with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Below we explore how their collaboration with the Intercom Trust raises awareness of the lasting issues for the LGBTQ+ community…
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31 May 2024
3 minutes to readRumour buster for businesses looking to work with the University of Exeter
Are you a business thinking about collaborating with us? Are you unsure what the University of Exeter can offer you? Or, do you think universities are just for students? Read on to debunk any lingering misconceptions.
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1 February 2024
2 minutes to readSeeding Sustainability: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Wildflower Collective
Dr Grace Twiston-Davies, a former Post-Doc Research Fellow, is now the Co-Director and Co-Founder of Wildflower Collective. This non-profit organisation is dedicated to tackling the climate and environmental crisis through the strategic use of wildflowers.
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