University of Exeter News

Almost 200 of the delegates at this week's Global Tipping Points Conference at @UniofExeter endorsed a statement calling for world leaders to take “immediate, unprecedented action” to prevent devastating climate tipping points. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-env…

BBC journalist @ashleybahati, based in Kenya, spoke at the Exeter Climate Conference about how culture and tradition plays a role in shaping perceptions of #climatechange in Africa. ⤵️ 👀 she describe what gives her hope.

It's Day One of the #ExeterClimateForum and Global Tipping Points Conference at @UniofExeter. Stay tuned for updates, and meanwhile read more about negative #climate tipping points as well as the positive tipping points that can accelerate change.⤵️ theguardian.com/environment/ng…

Killer whales have been seen detaching lengths of seaweed and using them to massage each other – the first evidence of tool-making by marine mammals. Here researchers Rachel John and Dr Michael Weiss discuss this incredible discovery youtube.com/watch?v=L8Bijf…

The Pupil Premium was a world-leading reform 15 years ago that put billions into tackling disadvantage in England’s schools. But it’s time for a major overhaul: recognising multiple barriers to learning, with accountability that empowers teachers. @csjthinktank & @EducEndowFoundn

Professor Layal Hakim, Co-Director of Education and Student Experience for Mathematics at @UniofExeter, gives a fascinating insight into her thoughts and experiences around mathematics education at university level at last month's British Mathematical Colloquium. 👀 ⬇️

"A lot of people think mathematics was finished in the 19th century, but nothing could be further from the truth," says Prof Peter Ashwin, from Dept of Mathematics & Statistics @UniofExeter, giving his thoughts on the British Mathematical Colloquium, held at our Streatham campus.

📉 'Families value holding local authorities to account and want this retained. There will be an outcry were there any reduction in parental rights' @UniofExeter's Professor Brahm Norwich buff.ly/0fZmhNy

Catch @Lem_Exeter from @EducationUoE talking about why summer holidays need to be shorter on @BBCRadio4 tonight at 8pm📻 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

A major gathering of researchers, policymakers and business leaders is under way @UniofExeter. Hosted by the University and @metoffice, the Exeter Climate Forum includes the latest science and aims to inspire bold action to tackle the #ClimateEmergency. news.exeter.ac.uk/top-stories/ma…

As the #ExeterClimateForum gets underway at @UniofExeter and amid sweltering heat, Prof Peter Cox, Director of @GSI_Exeter tells @BBCNews "the evidence for climate change has never been clearer". bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Exeter student Sean Tilson says he 'doesn't like running' but is aiming to run 500 km in just 10 days (!) for @Sarcoma_UK. Find out more⤵️ news.exeter.ac.uk/student/exeter…

Dr @blagden_david from @SSI_Exeter has been commenting on the UK Government's purchase of new aircraft today nytimes.com/2025/06/25/wor…

Currently have the lead article on the @NewStatesman homepage, which is a novelty (although not exactly a cause for celebration, given the bleak world events that took such subject-matter there…) newstatesman.com/international-…

Putting Industrial Policy in its Place: Securonomics and Reindustrialisation Between Defence, Digital and Decarbonisation New paper for @progbrit & @FEPS_Europe with Ed Atkins, Theo Cox (@DemosHelsinki), @gerardoosterwyk & @ThomasCollinge. Read here: progressivebritain.org/putting-indust…

Thousands of solar panels are being installed as the University of Exeter continues its shift to renewable energy 🌞 Here Nikki Buckley, Head of Sustainability Engagement, explains more

Our second film of the Wild Westcountry Odyssey with #RENEW from @UniofExeter explores the diverse and fragile landscapes of Goonhilly and Mullion Cliffs in Cornwall. Watch the full film here: youtube.com/watch?v=5hZxy4…

The University of Exeter and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) have signed an agreement to strengthen their research collaboration, both nationally and internationally, over the next five years Read more here 👇 news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-env…