Members of the public are invited to an exhibition of clinical research currently being undertaken by clinicians at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, the leading research hospital in the South West Peninsula.
The event takes place on 5th November from 11.30am-1pm in the Research Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) building on the hospital’s Wonford site. It will include a chance to view presentations on the exciting developments in clinical care currently being investigated by RD&E teams and an opportunity to meet with clinicians to discuss their work....
Statistics show that men are half as likely as women to be diagnosed with depression but three times more likely to end their own lives. The failure to understand male depression is due to a continuing silence about the emotional world of men, according to a study to be showcased during the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) Festival of Social Science.
The research, which is carried out by Dr Ali Haggett of the University of Exeter, suggests that, although men are three times as likely to become alcohol dependent and more than twice as likely to use Class A drugs and to...
An Exeter University academic has contributed to a new study which demonstrates that common lizards are under threat from the climate predicted for the year 2100.
While there is no doubt that climate change is affecting many organisms, some species may be more sensitive than others – particularly reptiles, whose body temperature depends directly on environmental temperature.
Scientists examined the consequences of a 2°C warmer climate on the persistence of populations of common lizards, Zootoca vivipara, a widespread European reptile. Their results show that many common...
New research from the University of Exeter and University College London has challenged claims that sitting for long periods increases the risk of an early death even if you are otherwise physically active.
The study, which is published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, followed more than 5,000 participants for 16 years (making it one of the longest follow-up studies in this area of research) and found that sitting, either at home or at work, is not associated with an increased risk of dying.
These findings challenge previous research suggesting that the act of...
An Exeter School scientist spent one month on a Nuffield research placement at Exeter University gaining an insight into scientific research.
Upper Sixth Former Robbie Bell spent four weeks in Exeter University's Biophysics department; running a research project alongside a lab partner, working nine to five, five days a week.
Robbie said the experience was incredibly independent and unique.
"No other work placement that I have seen gives the individual so much control over what they do, or trusts them with techniques so fully.
Exeter School pupils have taken part in a unique outreach project in which they are leading and participating in a scientific research project on chemicals in plastic food packaging.
The pupils are joined by teenagers from other Devon schools and are being mentored by experts at the University of Exeter, gaining first-hand experience of all aspects of scientific research, from project planning to public engagement.
Funded by the Wellcome Trust and supported by the NIHR Exeter Clinical Research Facility, the citizen science project will see the Year 12s design a study to...
Adolescents who perform just eight to ten minutes of high-intensity interval exercise three times a week could be significantly reducing their risk of developing heart conditions, new research has concluded.
Even apparently healthy teenagers showed significant improvements in markers which are indicators of cardiovascular health, according to research by the University of Exeter.
Currently, it is recommended that teenagers perform a minimum of 60 minutes of daily exercise to prevent future disease, however according to the Health Survey for England less than 30% of...
Researchers from the University of Exeter are seeking participants for a trial into whether certain types of food could prevent depression.
Experiencing depression often goes hand in hand with being overweight. The MoodFood trial will compare different nutritional and lifestyle strategies that might change mood and wellbeing in people with a higher than average body mass index (BMI).
Volunteers must be overweight with a BMI of 25 - 40 and be feeling low or stressed. They must live in or near Exeter, be aged 18-75 and be willing to participate in lifestyle coaching,...
South West patients with long-term health conditions are getting to see health experts when they need to, in an exciting project driven by research.
Under the existing model of care, patients with conditions such as arthritis are given routine appointments that often take place when their symptoms are mild. Yet when their condition deteriorates it can be difficult to secure an urgent appointment.
Now, a new approach known as Patient Initiated Clinics is hoping to transform the delivery of care across the South West by putting patients in control. Instead of appointments...
A new research project will unite police and researchers to increase evidence-based knowledge, skills and problem solving approaches within policing.
The University of Exeter has secured nearly £250,000 from the Police Knowledge fund to foster stronger collaboration between the police force and researchers, and ensure practices are rooted in the best evidence of what is effective.
The collaboration is being supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care South West Peninsula (PenCLAHRC). It will...
