University of Exeter
Coverage of University of Exeter in the Nexus archive.
- Cutting language courses puts social mobility at risk, say UK experts
UK experts warn that cutting language courses at universities and schools risks undermining social mobility and vocational skills. The University of Exeter and University of Nottingham have proposed reductions in language programs, leading to redundancy risks for staff and elimination of language degrees at a Russell Group institution.
- Scientists discover guidance system for migratory songbirds
Scientists have discovered a guidance system used by migratory songbirds. The study was published by the University of Exeter's Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy.
- Giant trees have no trouble pumping water to top branches
Giant trees efficiently pump water to their top branches without difficulty. The article, published by the University of Exeter's Faculty of Environment, Science, and Economy, highlights this biological capability.
- Male bowerbirds hope to dazzle females with bright human-made items
Male bowerbirds use human-made items to decorate their bowers during courtship displays, with urban birds incorporating more such items than rural counterparts. A University of Exeter study found significant differences in decoration choices between urban and rural Australian great bowerbirds, linked to increased availability of human-made objects in cities.