Human use of artificial light is causing Spring to come at least a week early in the UK, researchers at the University of Exeter in Cornwall have found.
New research led by a team of biologists based at the University’s Penryn campus highlights for the first time and at a national scale the relationship between the amount of artificial night-time light and the date of budburst in woodland trees.
The study, the result of a long term collaboration with independent environmental consultants Spalding Associates, in Truro, made use of data collected by citizen scientists from...
A GP in Exeter has a new role championing health research and encouraging doctors to increase the opportunities for their patients to take part in clinical research studies conducted in the county.
Dr Lisa Gibbons – a GP and partner at St Thomas Health Centre - has been appointed as the Clinical Research Specialty Lead for primary care in the South West peninsula.
Lisa, who has practised at the health centre in Cowick Street for almost two years, has been involved in health research throughout her medical training and she says she has seen the positive impact of research...
Exeter School put their best wheel forward by spinning the last leg of the ambitious Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride they are carrying out in August.
The intrepid team cycled 199.9 miles, replicating the final stage of the LEJOG route from Inverness to John O’Groats, using three bikes on turbo trainers in Exeter’s Princesshay on Saturday 11 June to raise money for the Janine di Vincenzo Foundation and The Children's Society. They succeeded in raising almost £500 thanks to the generosity of the general public.
Earlier in the week they raised over £400 through cake...
Victims need clearer information on what they can expect in the aftermath of major flooding from the government and other authorities, new University of Exeter research shows.
In a new report, published this week, academics show the importance of action by politicians and officials for people’s recovery from the damaging effects of flooding.
They show how communications after major flooding in 2013/14 contributed to increasing conflict between flood-affected publics and authorities, making it more challenging for these groups to work together to combat future flood risk and...
Exeter City Council is consulting on more temporary solutions for buses in the city centre for when the new bus station is built.
The Triangle Car Park has been considered as a temporary solution for an 18 month period. However the City Council said today that, after consultation, feedback and further consideration, it is looking at the option of putting temporary bus stands in Sidwell Street.
Cllr Phil Bialyk, Lead Councillor for Sport and Health & Wellbeing, said: “We have listened to residents and businesses near the Triangle Car Park and there are clearly a number...
Friday 29 July 8.30 pm till late Price: Adult £5, child £3 (payable on at the start of the event)
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Celebrate the final night of Heath Week and venture out into the dusk to track down the night time creatures living on the reserve including moths, nightjar, bats and more.
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East Devon Heath Week is a week of heathland celebration organised in association with East Devon AONB, RSPB, Clinton Devon Estates, Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, Devon Wildlife Trust and East Devon District Council...
As in previous years, Exeter City Council will be marking Armed Forces Day on Saturday 2 July with a parade through the High Street.
This year the 6 Rifles will be exercising their Freedom of the City. The parade will step off at 12.30pm from St James Park and march through the city, with the salute being taken at the Guildhall. The Parade will finish off at the Cathedral Green, where an inspection will take place by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Cynthia Thompson, the Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, and the Assistant Chief of the General Staff, British Army, General Nicholas...
Join us for the ELF 007 Ball on September 23rd 2016.
Held at Exeter Castle, the event promises to be an evening of glamour and fun.
Enjoy a three course dinner, dancing and casino as well as a chance to win prizes such as a suite at the 02 arena for a concert and a chance to go wingwalking!
Investors have been finding out how to maximise returns on their finances in today’s unpredictable global marketplace at a special lunch organised by Goodmans financial planners in Devon.
The respected South West-based independent financial planning company, which has offices in Totnes and Plymouth and plans for a third in Exeter, invited clients from across the region to the annual event at Plymouth’s historic Duke of Cornwall Hotel.
There they had chance to meet the team of specialists who are managing their money and find out how Goodmans is working to protect and...
A team of local marketing, design and communication experts have joined forces to launch an interactive training event for any South West company looking to improve its approach to communications.
The event, which is taking place on Thursday 7 July at Sandy Park in Exeter from 2pm, is being organised by a collaboration of top marketing experts from across the South West – ADPR, Anna Lodge Consultancy and Drive Creative Studio. Love Marketing, is for anyone involved in marketing - whether new to the industry or already an experienced marketing practitioner. The event will go beyond...
