University of Exeter


The University of Exeter located in Southwestern England traces its roots to 1855. In 1955, as a result of the merger of various colleges and technical schools, University of Exeter received its Royal Charter. The University of Exeter has over 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students and operates in conjunction with other universities including a medical college. The University of Exeter is among the top universities world-wide according to various ranking points. The St. Luke campus houses the Peninsula Medical College, a joint effort with the University of Plymouth. Exeter enjoys the reputation for being student-friendly and acquires students from all over Europe and other countries. Exeter leads other universities in the U.K in funding for research. Research initiatives include studies on aging and dementia, biodiversity, ornithology, agriculture and livestock, disease and numerous technology initiatives.

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Reed Hall, Streatham Drive, Exeter Devon UK EX4 4QR

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Email

s [dot] d [dot] franklin [at] exeter [dot] ac [dot] uk

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01392 263146

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01392 263060

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Emotional support leads to sporting success

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created May 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sportsmen and women could get the edge on their opponents by accepting more emotional support in their personal and professional lives. A study by the University of Exeter, published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, shows ...


Women on company boards face stockmarket prejudice

Women on company boards face stockmarket prejudice

Other Sciences / Economics

created Aug 13, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 4

(PhysOrg.com) -- Companies with female board members fare worse on the stock market, despite performing as well on all other measures as those with all-male boards. This is the finding of a new study by the ...


Mother knows best: Females control sperm storage to pick the best father

Mother knows best: Females control sperm storage to pick the best father

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Sep 08, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have found new evidence to explain how female insects can influence the father of their offspring, even after mating with up to ten males. A team from the University of Exeter has ...


Sexual harassment from males prevents female bonding, says study

Sexual harassment from males prevents female bonding, says study

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Apr 22, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- The extent to which sexual harassment from males can damage relationships between females is revealed in a new study. Led by the Centre for Research in Animal Behaviour at the University of ...


Buying local isn't always better for the environment

Buying local isn't always better for the environment

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 02, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (7) | comments 2

(PhysOrg.com) -- Shopping locally may not be as good for the environment as having food delivered, according to new research by the University of Exeter (UK). Published in the journal Food Policy, the study ...


Study sheds light on squirrel psychology

Study sheds light on squirrel psychology

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 28, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 2

(PhysOrg.com) -- The ability of grey squirrels to learn from observing others is highlighted in a new study. The research shows how squirrels can quickly learn from watching their peers, particularly if it ...


Scientists pour cold water on EU bird policy

Biology /

created Feb 27, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

New research from the University of Exeter in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin published in the journal Science (22 February 2008) questions claims that EU conservation policy has been successful in pro ...


Exercise makes cigarettes less attractive to smokers

Exercise makes cigarettes less attractive to smokers

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 26, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- Exercise can help smokers quit because it makes cigarettes less attractive. A new study from the University of Exeter shows for the first time that exercise can lessen the power of cigarettes ...


Bleeding-heart jetsetters spell bad news for climate

Bleeding-heart jetsetters spell bad news for climate

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 01, 2008 | popularity 3 / 5 (20) | comments 5

The emergence of a new generation of ‘bleeding-heart jetsetters’ has disturbing implications for the UK’s spiralling emissions from air travel, according to new research by the University of Exeter. The results ...


Studies suggest males have more personality

Studies suggest males have more personality

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Nov 18, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (9) | comments 3

(PhysOrg.com) -- Males have more pronounced personalities than females across a range of species - from humans to house sparrows - according to new research. Consistent personality traits, such as aggression ...


Groups are key to good health

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Sep 10, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

The quality of a person's social life could have an even greater impact than diet and exercise on their health and well-being. There is growing evidence that being a member of a social group can significantly reduce the risk ...


First brain study reveals benefits of exercise on quitting smoking

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Feb 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research from the University of Exeter reveals for the first time, that changes in brain activity, triggered by physical exercise, may help reduce cigarette cravings. Published in the journal Psychopharmacology, the study ...


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Beetroot juice boosts stamina, new study shows

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 06, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (11) | comments 6

(PhysOrg.com) -- Drinking beetroot juice boosts your stamina and could help you exercise for up to 16% longer. A University of Exeter led-study, published today, shows for the first time how the nitrate contained ...


Archaeologists discover Roman fort

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jan 31, 2008 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

University of Exeter archaeologists have discovered a Roman fort in South East Cornwall. Dating back to the first century AD, this is only the third Roman fort ever to have been found in the county. The team believes its ...


Why the best things come to those who wait

Biology /

created Oct 20, 2006 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (9) | comments 0

Pushing to the front of the queue is not the best ploy for males who want to propagate their genes according to scientists from the University of Exeter.