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A massive exoplanet orbiting twin stars approximately 500 light-years from Earth has been found by astronomers.
A new campaign tackling the decline in the number of young people learning modern languages at A-level is being launched in the South West.
The government has launched its refreshed UK Critical Minerals Strategy during a ministerial visit to the University of Exeter, Cornwall and its world-renowned Camborne School of Mines (CSM).
Shouting at seagulls makes them more likely to leave your food alone, University of Exeter research shows.
When health psychologist Mireille Hayden’s partner Colin was suddenly diagnosed with leukaemia, her world changed overnight. Now, after a whirlwind treatment journey and recovery, Mireille has channelled that experience into two powerful new resources to help others facing death - whether their own or someone they love.
A new forensic ecology consultancy that will work with police and other agencies in the investigation of crimes and major incidents has been launched by the University of Exeter.
The independent charity – which looks after Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, and more – will celebrate UK teachers who make history exciting, inclusive and meaningful.
Cornwall Council is offering residents the chance to hire out its low emission pool cars at weekends.
This October half-term, from 25 October to 2 November 2025, the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is inviting families to enjoy a week of spooky fun, creativity, and adventure. With a programme packed full of Halloween-themed trails, crafts, and eerie tales, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—and the best part is that kids go free.
A recent graduate of Bridgwater and Taunton College has been welcomed with great enthusiasm as a permanent member of the activities team at Avalon Nursing Home in Bridgwater where she did her student placement.
Dorset’s brightest business brains have been honoured for two decades of supporting the local economy to grow and thrive.
Two Exeter students are making inroads in business by supplying colleges and universities with electric vehicle chargers.
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery has launched a community fundraising appeal to secure the future of one of its most remarkable artefacts – the Hayden Princess, a grand 1901 steam traction engine weighing in at an impressive 11 tonnes. The campaign aims to raise £3,500 to fund urgent engine repairs that will keep this much-loved giant steaming for generations to come.
The College of Paramedics is proud to share the news that we have been granted permission to use the title ‘Royal’. The College will officially be known as the Royal College of Paramedics from January 2026 after constitutional changes and rebranding have taken place.
Everyone is invited to celebrate Diwali with fireworks, dancing and delicious food at the University of Exeter.
Exeter academics are playing a leading role in a new £11.5 million AI-driven initiative hoping to transform how governments around the world use research evidence.
South Wales punk band The NaNaz have released their first single, ‘60 Lies’, in support of the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaign. The powerful track and video highlight the injustice faced by 3 million women who lost up to five years of pension entitlement.
