Renowned University of Exeter educational psychologist Dr Andrew Richards has been given a prestigious award for his outstanding contribution to children’s wellbeing.
Dr Richards was awarded the British Psychological Society Division of Educational and Child Psychology’s Award for Distinguished Contribution to Practice during the organisation’s annual conference in Nottingham.
Dr Richards was Programme Director of the Doctorate in Educational, Child and Community Psychology at the University of Exeter for two decades until his retirement in 2022 and is now an Honorary...
A car-sharing platform founded by two Exeter alumni that gives users a more affordable way to travel while reducing their carbon footprint has been announced as one of the winners of an international competition.
The Santander X Global Challenge: Countdown to Zero, which received more than 600 applications from start-ups and scale-ups across the world, is part of a multi-year collaboration between Santander and Formula 1 designed to support and recognise innovative new businesses that are helping improve the sustainability of the automotive industry.
Members of the public can learn about the history and science behind the life-changing Exeter Hip in a talk at Exeter’s largest museum.
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 6.30 and 8.30pm.
NHS surgeon Professor Robin Ling and Dr Clive Lee, an Engineer at the University of Exeter designed the revolutionary Exeter Hip in 1969, improving on a major problem of previous hip...
University of Exeter lecturer Dr Alison Hill has won the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Excellence in Higher Education Prize.
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 curriculum design, implementation, assessment and to the wider community.
Dr Hill said: “I am delighted to receive this prize and to have teaching innovations recognised.
The University of Exeter has been ranked 48th in the world in a new QS Sustainability Ranking 2023, recognising universities across the globe that are taking action to tackle the world’s greatest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) challenges.
The rankings, which have been announced today, have been calculated using publicly available information. Information has also been previously submitted by universities to QS in relation to sustainability goals.
In collaboration with the QS advisory board, QS has split the rankings into two categories – Environmental Impact...
This month, the University of Exeter has taken an important step forward in the delivery of new, modern, low carbon student accommodation on the west of their Streatham Campus in Exeter, by appointing University Partnerships Programme (UPP) as the preferred contractor to progress plans to the next stage.
The proposed new development extends the University’s long-term partnership with UPP to create more on-campus accommodation, providing students with the best possible living experience and reducing the pressure on the University seeking third party accommodation providers in...
‘Life-changing’ research collaborations including the first official project to reintroduce beavers into England and a report that informed the UK’s response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict were celebrated on Thursday 20 October at the University of Exeter’s inaugural Knowledge Exchange Awards.
The Knowledge Exchange Awards recognise collaborations between researchers and organisations that have made an outstanding impact on society, health and the environment.
The Awards were presented to winners in seven categories, selected from over 150 entries by a panel of industry...
The University of Exeter has been honoured for innovative work to address barriers to progression to higher education.
Support to help thousands of children across the country realise their potential was honoured with a Silver Award for the ‘University of the Year’ at the sixth annual UK Social Mobility Awards.
The University of Exeter was shortlisted for the award thanks to initiatives such as Exeter Scholars, a free progression programme for pupils traditionally under-represented in higher education.
Pupils join in Year 10 or Year 12 and learn about university...
The University of Exeter has installed over 300kw and 700 solar panels on the roof of its Harrison building at the Streatham Campus in Exeter, playing a crucial role in the University reaching its target of Carbon Net Zero by 2030 and supporting its Strategy 2030 to lead meaningful action against the climate emergency.
The installation of 700 photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on the roof of the Harrison building reduces the reliance on fossil fuels and is moving the University towards clean renewable energy. The panels will save 45,282 Kg CO2 a year and the estimated output is 212,...
A medical student at the University of Exeter, who is also Miss Cardiff, has aligned her career path to developing a cure for alopecia after living with the condition for two years.
Millie-Mae, 19, was just about to compete in the 2019 Miss Wales final when she noticed a patch of hair loss on her head. Before she knew it, her hair would fall out in clumps while in the shower. After calling her GP, Millie-Mae was told that she has alopecia areata.
Alopecia areata is a disease that typically happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss....
