Awards

The University of Exeter recognised a diverse range of its world class research and its local business partners at the Exeter Impact Awards last night.

Research projects taking place across the university were highlighted for their benefit and contribution to society at the awards ceremony sponsored by the Wates group.

Research projects run with help from some of the South West’s highest profile organisations were also highlighted through the George Smith regional partnership award for their impact the local area.

The ceremony featured, philanthropist and prominent...

Led by Dr Jamie Stevens with support form Project partners: Westcountry Rivers Trust, Environment Agency, Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, and the Atlantic Salmon Trust this project is working to conserve the South West’s iconic fish. Salmon and trout are a valuable leisure resource in southwest England and their presence is also recognised as an indicator of good water quality. The partnership has generated seven PhD studentships and attracted around €10M of EU funding to explore genetic variability in populations of salmon and trout across southwest Britain; findings have been used...

Led by Dr Lars Johanning with support from Project partners: Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, A&P Group, Cornwall Marine Network, and Mojo Maritime; the Falmouth Bay Test Site (FaB Test) is helping to accelerate the commercial hydroelectrity devices by providing a low cost and easily accessible test site for the marine energy sector. At a site operated by Falmouth Harbour Commissioners and the University of Exeter. The FaB test was conceived and developed with the support of Cornish businesses working in the marine energy sector including A&P Group (Falmouth), Cornwall Marine...

Devon County Council’s public health team and Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (NEW Devon CCG) are celebrating after winning a prestigious public relations award for their joint winter messages campaign.

The Choose Well campaign, which encourages people to keep warm and stay healthy during winter, won silver in the Public Sector Campaign category at the 2013 Chartered Institute of Public Relations South West PRide Awards.

The Choose Well campaign used a colour-coded thermometer logo to remind people of the steps to take when feeling unwell,...