Welcome to the 2023-24 Sector Plans These outline the University’s innovation and business engagement priorities for the academic year. Our priority is to deliver transformational partnerships that address the three themes in Strategy 2030 and provide innovative solutions aligned to national priorities, regional development and economic growth.
Contents Data, Engineering and Science
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Health
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Advanced Engineering and Materials Data-centric Technologies Energy Technologies Environmental Intelligence Human-centric AI Space
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BioPharma and Medical Technologies Health and Wellbeing
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Society
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Environment
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Climate Smart Mining Climate Systems and Net Zero Environmental Bioeconomy, Marine and Aquaculture Nature, Food and Land Responsible Business Sustainable Finance
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Creative Industries Heritage Policing, Crime and Justice Secure Communities Social Mobility
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Data, Engineering and Science Advanced Engineering and Materials
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Data-centric Technologies
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Energy Technologies
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Environmental Intelligence
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Human-centric AI
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Space
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Advanced Engineering and Materials Sector Lead:
Maria Azini M.Azini@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Materials
> Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Management
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Functional materials
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Nanomaterials
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Additive layer manufacturing
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2D materials, graphene, and metamaterials
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Materials characterisation
Materials/ alternative materials and remanufacturing
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Remanufacturing and circular economy
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Photonics, spintronics, magnonics, magnetic materials
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Exeter Digital Enterprise Suite
> Clean Energy and Transformation
> Modelling
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Centre for Smart Grid
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Centre for Future Clean Mobility
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Bioengineering
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Energy harvesting
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Renewable energy and energy storage (hydrogen, solar energy, batteries)
Vibration engineering (VSimulators, vibration control and monitoring)
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Control and robotics
University Initiatives > Enhancing Business Engagement •
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User Engagement Strategy for the SHUTTERING project: Maximise industry impact for a novel, transformative approach to concrete construction through social and professional networks, and building stronger relationships with existing partners to inform bids Great Western Supercluster of Hydrogen Impact for Future Technologies: Supporting the group in developing strategic partners to unlock green and inclusive growth opportunities across the region
> Investing in Women Code •
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Supporting female entrepreneurial activity in the field of engineering and other sciences
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> Knowledge Transfer Partnerships •
Work with the KTP team to maintain collaborations with industrial partners after the end of a project
> Promoting Facilities •
Centre for Future Clean Mobility: Partner with businesses to develop low-emissions, high-efficiency integrated power systems for various applications in the aerospace, automotive, marine, and rail sectors
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VSimulators: Supporting businesses in exploring virtual reality, motion platform and motion capture technology capabilities of the system
Data-centric Technologies Sector Lead:
Adam du Pré A.Dupre@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities • • • • • • • • •
Bayesian hierarchical statistics and modelling Bayesian uncertainty quantification / analysis/ design optimisation Computational mechanics Digital twin Data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine learning Remote sensing Cyber security Blockchain
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Control systems and automation
> Challenges and Applications • • • •
Data-driven design under uncertainty Monitoring of complex systems Resilient and robust infrastructure Supply chain management
University Initiatives > Develop Supply Chain Management Sector •
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Linking data-driven design, personalisation and engineering enterprise - develop a transdisciplinary hub including skills development, innovation projects, collaborative and contract research, with academics from engineering, ExDES Lab and INDEX
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Engineering and entrepreneurship through the ExDES Digital Innovation Hub – creation of a new hub for research, skills development and partnership research
Grow our transdisciplinary digital research expertise and innovation linking sustainability, circular economy, manufacturing and food networks in supply chain management, in line with the University’s 2030 Strategy
> Smart City Digital Twin Technologies •
> Digital Innovation Hub
Link and develop transdisciplinary research for construction, energy, transport, predictive health monitoring, carbon and energy management
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Future Technologies Sector Lead:
Jim Grant J.A.T.Grant@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Offshore Renewable Energy • • • •
Wave analysis and marine hydrodynamics Resource modelling Moorings, testing and reliability engineering Offshore installation, monitoring, operation and maintenance
> Energy Systems and Energy Storage • •
Prediction, control and optimisation Digital control for distributed energy, control and power electronics Electrochemical energy storage, redox flow batteries
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> Future Clean Mobility and Energy Policy • • •
Clean propulsion Power systems for transport Energy policy: transition to low carbon, sustainable and affordable energy
> Solar Energy and Energy Harvesting •
High efficiency solar energy conversion and storage Concentrating photovoltaics, solar fuels, 3rd generation solar cells and allied devices Energy harvesting powered wireless sensing systems for industry sectors including railway, oil and gas, renewable energy, aerospace, and healthcare
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Catalyst development, electrolysers and fuel cells
University Initiatives > Celtic Sea •
Floating offshore wind developments in the Celtic Sea
> Clean Maritime Propulsion Centre, Appledore •
> Hydrogen Economy •
Great Western Supercluster of Hydrogen Impact for Future Technologies: Supporting the group in developing strategic partners to unlock green and inclusive growth opportunities across the region
> Energy Review •
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New institutional energy review in development
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£17m Levelling Up funding to develop a site in Appledore, Devon. University of Exeter’s Centre for Future Clean Mobility is a partner invited to deliver RD&I
> Ocean Futures (OF) •
Marine tech as a key economic opportunity for SW region. OF sets out collaborative piece strategy to accelerate and maximise the opportunity
Environmental Intelligence Sector Lead:
Dr Tom Nicholson T.P.Nicholson@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Environmental Challenges •
Climate change – impact, risk mitigation, flood prevention, resilient infrastructure and communities, tipping points, air pollution, infectious disease, extreme weather / heat Net-zero – decarbonisation, clean energy, sustainable buildings and transport, smart cities Sustainable agriculture, agri-tech and food security Clean growth – circular economy, supply chain resilience, green-blue growth, natural capital, ecosystem services, resource management Conservation, biodiversity protection and renewal, nature based solutions
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> Social Context • •
Data ethics and governance Responsible / trustworthy AI and technology implementation Social / environmental / data justice
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> Digital, Data and AI •
Data science, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning Remote sensing, GIS / geospatial AI, mapping and intelligence Digital Twins Social sensing, ecological, environmental and health data and dataset integration
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> Technical Approaches •
Bayesian hierarchical statistics and modelling, uncertainty quantification and analysis Risk / hazard impact modelling, including air pollution and health Extreme weather-event, climate systems and dynamics modelling and forecasting Land use, soil and water assessment tool (SWAT) and ecosystem modelling
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University Initiatives > Environmental Intelligence (EI) Partner Network •
Dedicated partner network linking external organisations with interests in EI into the University, each other, and wider EI community. Activities to include network meetings, themed and challenge led events, funding consortium development and income generation
> Joint Centre for Excellence in Environmental Intelligence (JCEEI) •
New Co-Directors / Manager – ambition to drive more collaborative research through the Centre, in particular with public sector partners, utilising mechanisms such as dedicated seed-corn funding
> EI Offer for Development and Promotion •
Develop and promote a joined-up offer for UoE EI to external organisations. Activities will include: •
EI web presence refresh
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Environment AI campaign
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Link into Green Futures Solutions
> Environmental Intelligence (EI) Strategic Development •
Dedicated University of Exeter EI development group to drive expansion of University’s EI activity: providing strategic direction, planning, oversight, and clear academic ownership and leadership
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Human-centric AI Sector Leads:
Ulrike Sabrina Richards U.Richards@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Tech and Computing • • • •
Health economics for digital health technologies Biomedical Informatics Machine vision for medical imaging Quantum computing for health-related analytics and near-term devices
> Data •
Application of data science, including statistical, AI and ML methods to large genomic, biomarker and qualitative data sets including GP records for the detection, diagnosis and prediction of disease Ethical biomedical data governance Environmental and social data integration with reference to health
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> Society and Economy • •
The digitalisation of work and services Natural language processing applied to understand political communications Development and analysis of digital interventions in education Regulation and governance of AI, with a focus on ethical analysis of the use of data science
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Development of new methods for dealing with data
> Urban, Online and Virtual Environments •
Using data to better understanding and optimise human movements through urban spaces Developing and assessing the impact of technical and policy interventions to reduce the spread of online harms, including a focus on misinformation, disinformation, deep fakes, terrorism, and child exploitation
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> Modelling •
Health systems modelling and optimisation
University Initiatives > Partnerships •
Continued development of close partnership working with the South West Academic Health Science Network in AI
> Digital Socieites Grow House Programme •
Development of a series of events under the Digital Societies Grow House Programme, with potential establishment of: • •
Internal digital societies related network(s) A Network around online harms
> Knowledge Transfer Partnerships •
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Working with local SMEs to secuture Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and Studentships in Human-centric AI
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> Project Development •
Support the development of interdisciplinary projects and large grants utilising the newly established Health Analytics Network and IDSAI
> Social Sciences •
Computational social science methods related initiatives (evolved QStep)
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Nurturing SHAPE (social sciences) innovation commercialisation
> Research Software Engineering Group •
Streamline internal support, systems and processes through the Research Software Engineering Group for the development of apps software and applications for medical use, and the commercialisation of innovations
Space Sector Lead:
Devi Whittle D.I.Whittle@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Data and Intelligence
> Build and Launch
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Earth observation/Remote sensing/Extreme environments
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Functional materials
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Engineering and manufacturing
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Internet of Things
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Autonomous systems and energy
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Data science and data processing
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Launch services and micro gravity services
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Environmental intelligence
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Astrophysics and space weather
> Design and Connectivity •
Advanced modelling and digital twins
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Computational fluid dynamics
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Immersive technologies and simulation design
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Cyber security
> Law, Regulations & Global Governance •
Space law and economics
> Health •
Life sciences
University Initiatives > Environmental Consultancy for the Space Sector •
Exeter academics currently involved in workshops with Cornwall-based Space consultancy
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Potential for developing Executive Education/ commercialisation of services
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Potential link to Green Futures Solutions
> Collaborative Environmental Intelligence Networks
> Kernow Stat Programme •
Community outreach (science/data/space technologies skills development)
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Wider stakeholder engagement for programme development and research projects (e.g. monitoring of marine/freshwater environments, coastal resilience, land management; ground truthing)
> Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Courses
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Joint Centre for Excellence in Environmental Intelligence (Met Office)
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Data Sciences, Data Analytics, & Satellite Applications
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Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Alan Turing Institute)
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Space Skills (e.g. badges for “The Economy of Space” Module)
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Environment Climate Smart Mining
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Climate Systems and Net Zero
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Environmental Bioeconomy, Marine and Aquaculture
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Nature, Food and Land
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Responsible Business
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Sustainable Finance
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Climate Smart Mining Sector Lead:
Dr Claire Eatock C.E.Eatock@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Geometallurgy and Mineral Processing
> Digital Technologies and Smart Mining
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Mining engineering
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Robotics
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Mineral recovery
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Digital innovation for mining
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Geotechnical and safety engineering
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Immersive technology
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Sustainable mining for critical metals
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Data science and modelling
> Energy, Environment and Society
> Other Key Capabilities
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Natural capital
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Site surveying and exploration
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Geothermal energy
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Sustainable mining policy
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Geological carbon capture and storage
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Mining engineering skills
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Mining futures and deep time global change
University Initiatives > Critical Minerals Equipment Hub •
Will enable companies to access the latest equipment for mineral processing and hydrometallurgy expertise aiming to support regional upskilling and a wider industry research and devlopment capability in the southwest
> United Nations Resource Management System •
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Piloting with a Cornwall case study showcasing a global review of resource need and assessment
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> Mining •
Initiatives to support skills for the reponsible mining sector
> Centres •
Supporting and leveraging the Met4Tech Circular Economy Centre for Technology Metals
Climate Systems and Net Zero Sector Lead:
Natalie Gawor N.R.Gawor@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Earth Climate System
> Approaches to Net Zero
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Climate modelling, tipping points and the human climate niche
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Ecosystem restoration and scaling up naturebased solutions
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Dynamic global vegetation modelling and land use change
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Marine ecosystem function and the oceanatmospheric carbon cycle
Complex systems modelling and positive tipping points to identify rapid decarbonisation pathways
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Social science approaches to developing low carbon technology solutions and behaviours
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Environmental ethics, climate justice and securing a ‘Just Transition’
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Global Systems Institute’s Adaptation and Resilience Research Community
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Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition (EEIST)
> Climate Impacts and Adaptation •
Financial and supply chain risk and stranded assets
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Climate-sensitive health risks, health system capacity and resilience
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Climate impacts on infrastructure and the built environment
University Initiatives
> Leveraging Key Climate and Net Zero Projects and Assets •
Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP)
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Positive tipping points
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Global Carbon Budget (GCB)
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Advancing Capacity for Climate and Environment Social Science (ACCESS)
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Oppenheimer Programme in African Landscape Systems (OPALS)
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Joint Centre for Excellence in Environmental Intelligence (JCEEI)
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Green Futures Solutions
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Environmental Bioeconomy, Marine and Aquaculture Sector Lead:
Dr Puja Thiel P.Thiel@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Biomaterials and Bioprocesses •
Manufacturing, biodegradation kinetics and suitability of bioplastics in different environments Microbial production of 4th generation biofuels and biogas Optimization of microbial processes to reduce the carbon footprint of industrial processes, such as biocementation Use of renewable materials in sustainable building materials
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> Marine Economy •
Innovation in aquaculture systems to enhance food security globally Valorisation of by-products from seaweed and shellfish farming Multi-trophic systems for sustainable aquaculture
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> Ecosystem and Health •
Impacts of chemical pollutants and environmental factors on biodiversity Research on anti-microbial resistance in livestock Frameworks to advance policies for pharmaceutical drug pollution and anti-microbial resistance Innovation in bioremediation solutions and soil health
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> Plant Health • •
Molecular basis of virulence factors in plants Analysis of environmental factors in plant metabolism and growth Pest management and pesticide efficiency Molecular processes of plant disease transmission Microbes and Society Network
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University Initiatives > Sustainable Aquaculture •
Broadening our partnership with CEFAS with a new joint appointment and plans for expanding work in other countries
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Bringing more industries together to build on the BBSRC-funded UK Sustainable King Prawn Project and build circular economy solutions for aquaculture
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Centre for Aquaculture Futures (SAF)
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Futures Fibers Network and Programme
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> Project Penryn •
Developing partnerships and income streams for the ESI 2.0 centre that builds on microbiology expertise to support human health and the environment
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Scanning funding opportunities to expand the current microbiology work in areas such as anti-microbial resistance, biomining and biofuels
Nature, Food and Land Sector Lead:
Dr Dan Bloomfield D.Bloomfield@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Nature • • • •
Habitat restoration and species reintroduction Catchment management and resilient water cycles Nature credits and private investment Behavioural, disease, pollination and evolutionary ecology Nature-based solutions for carbon sequestration Ecological justice nature recovery through a peoplefocused approach
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> Food •
Human-animal relations
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Food markets and global trade
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Alternative food networks, waste and the circular economy in food systems
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Labour, livelihoods and wellbeing in food systems
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Food history, culture and heritage
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Food security, justice and planetary health
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Nutrition, health and performance Immersive for audience research, training, heritage, health, mining and astronomy
> Land •
Farm economics; food system transformation; consumption and dietary change Natural capital research and solutions Environmental intelligence; integrating advanced data science and AI methodologies at scale
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University Initiatives > Green Futures Solutions •
Explore nature investment and nature positive contract research and consultancy opportunities through Green Futures Solutions
> Food and Nature •
Food sector climate resilience: Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Riverford Organics
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Support the Business Engagement and Innovation priorities and activities of Exeter Food and People and Nature Research Networks
> Executive Education and CPD •
Design and delivery of Executive Education and CPD courses for Natural England staff
> Contract Research •
Meeting a rising demand for species, habitat, site and environmental factor-specific contract research and consultancy, including via Green Futures Solutions platform
> Partnerships •
Finalise renewed partnership with Rothamsted Research
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Responsible Business Sector Leads:
Sarah Langmaid S.Langmaid@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Sustainability •
Bringing sustainability into the board room
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Developing collaborative, multi-disciplinary solutions to climate problems
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Applying emergent science, policy and management practice to specific ‘real world’ situations
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Creating a purposeful work environment reflecting equality, diversity and inclusion values
> Circular Economy •
Supporting the development of the theory and practice of circular economy
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Development of scientific evidence, tools, and methods to support the implementation of a UK circular economy
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Creation of a network of like-minded individuals to share and explore ideas around implementation of the circular economy
> Responsible Leadership •
Supporting responsible leadership development – progressing common goals by inspiring a shared vision of sustainable prosperity
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Facilitating organisational change and cultivating talent
University Initiatives > Green Futures Solutions •
Supporting partnerships and business development for the Green Futures Solutions – working in partnership with industry and creating awareness of the work of University of Exeter researchers and academics
> Enhancing Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange Activities •
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Launching a bi-annual Exeter Circular Economy (CE(=) Summit to support the activation of EMF’s Higher Education Network and facilitate collaboration with industry on research and knowledge exchange opportunities
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> Circular STEP Stakeholder Engagement •
Collaborating with UNECE to launch a new platform that will facilitate exchanges of experience, share good practice and engage stakeholders in the transition to a circular economy
> Tackling Climate Change, Delivering Net Zero, and Reducing Waste •
Developing CE and sustainability expertise in line with government targets and supporting the University’s 2030 Strategy
Sustainable Finance Sector Lead:
Claire Vis-Bulmer C.Vis-Bulmer@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Motivating and monitoring Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing
> Shareholder Engagement and Impact Investing
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Measuring sustainability and impact: ESG metrics
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Understanding exit versus voice choices
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Corporate governance and financial regulation
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Shareholder vs. stakeholder view - aligning conflicting and competing priorities
Effective engagement tools and incentivising investors
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An overview of activist investing
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Anticipating and positioning ahead of regulatory change
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Role of trustees in ESG decisions: pension funds, charities, sovereign wealth funds
> Financing the Green Transition
> Sustainability and Asset Pricing
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Emissions markets and carbon pricing
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Socially responsible investing
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Public finance solutions to climate change
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Private markets and impact investing
How sustainability preferences affect valuations and market prices
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Sustainability in private equity
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Portfolio choice with sustainability goals
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Analysing microfinance and development economics
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Climate finance and green bonds
University Initiatives > Finance, Sustainability and Management •
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Close collaboration with Global Advancement and the alumni network for introductions in financial services (e.g. The MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management (FAFM) alumni association) Promoting the sustainable finance executive education offering to banks, asset managers and insurers
> Green Futures Solutions •
Working closely with GFS as a distribution channel for opportunities flowing from the consultancy
> Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre •
Increase promotion of the capabilities at network conferences via attendance and speaking opportunities
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Health BioPharma and Medical Technologies
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Health and Wellbeing
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BioPharma and Medical Technologies Sector Lead:
r Kourosh Norouzi D K.Norouzi@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Biomedical and Clinical Research •
Genomics and epigenetics of neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Motor Neurone Disease) and psychiatric disorders
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Rare disease and unique genetic cohorts
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Biomarker discovery and development
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Genetics of diabetes (T1, T2, neonatal and juvenile, monogenic)
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Health data science and clinical trials
> Life Sciences •
Stem cells and development
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Mathematical modelling of living systems
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Drug screening, repurposing
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Genetic screening for drug-target discovery and repurposing
> MedTech Capabilities •
Digital health and wearable technologies
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Precision rehabilitation (i.e. ageing and frailty; for people with multimorbidity)
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Immersive technologies for physical and mental health
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Medical imaging
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Health economics, informing the design, assessment and delivery of health technologies and interventions
> Medical Mycology •
Antifungal drug discovery (drug targets, diagnostics)
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Vaccine development (vaccine antigens and adjuvants)
University Initiatives > Diversifying Income Streams by Boostying Business Engagement Activities •
Hosting industry /Knowledge days
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Inviting external partners ro our campuses to tour our facilities and resources
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Providing a comprehensive service package to meet your needs (i.e. linking to educational and training programmes; clinical trials)
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Running a series of workshops on business engagement and KE activities
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> Showcasing our World-Class Expertise •
Becoming part of the wider UK health and life sciences ecosystem (Bioindustry Association (BIA) and others
Health and Wellbeing Sector Lead:
annah Williams H H.Williams7@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Nutrition •
The effects of bioactives and exercise on musculoskeletal, cognitive, vascular and metabolic ageing, and exercise performance
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Applied physiology, nutrition and physiology
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Oral microbiome and nitric oxide
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Nutritional physiology
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Elite sports performance
> Physical Health •
Physical activity across the life course
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Children’s Health and Exercise Research Centre (CHERC)
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Biomechanics and falls prevention
> Mental Health •
Neurodegenerative disease (key focus on Dementia)
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World-leading research centre for mood disorders
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Isolation, loneliness, depression and post-natal depression
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Long COVID
> Other Key Areas •
Impact of environment on human health i/e/ Interdiscipliniary research on the benefits of blue and green spaces on human health and wellbeing
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Treatment innovation in mental health and addiction
University Initiatives > Collaborations •
Supporting world-leading research collaborations with external partners, from local SMEs to international corporations, including: Quorn, Nike, AstraZenica, NHS Trusts, World Health Organisation (WHO)
> Access to Facilities •
We offer a spectrum of facilities, from biomechanics motion and gait analysis, to our medical imaging suite and NIHR Clinial Research Facility (CRF) to enable us to conduct and deliver high quality research outputs
> Continuous Professional Development (CPD) •
Enhance your professional development with innovative healthcare courses and events
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Society Creative Industries
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Heritage
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Policing, Crime and Justice
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Secure Communities
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Social Mobility
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Creative Industries Sector Lead:
Dom Jinks D.J.Jinks2@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Screen and Screen Skills
> Social Science and Policy
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Equality, diversity and inclusion in film
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Film business and publishing
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Screen and creative writing
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Communications
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Implications of data centres , including carbon footprint
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Gaming theory
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Online and remote performance
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Hidden Cities
> Immersive and Audience Research
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Digital imaging
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Heritage data science
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Immersive for audience research, training, heritage, health, mining and astronomy
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Social media including political use and online safety
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Implications of AI, IP and deep fakes on the industry
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Rural and semi-rural clusters development
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Behaviour change and sustainability
> Digital Humanities and Heritage
University Initiatives > Screen Devon •
Developing a screen agency for Devon that will be incubated at the University of Exeter and spun out as an independent organisation in the future
> Exeter Immersive Research Network •
Connecting academics and facilities working with virtual reality, augmented reality and extended reality across the University
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Developing research and education offer with significant potential for heritage, performance and audience impact
> Digital and Creative Industries •
Development of Faculty-wide strategy to develop the offer to creative industries across teaching, research and business engagement
> Growing the Far South West Immersive Cluster (FSWI) •
> Film Distribution •
Developing a film distribution enterprise in communications, drama and film to provide industrial experience for International Film Business and other students
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With Plymouth and Falmouth Universities, Real Ideas and other immersive partners in region to drive partnerships, bids and opportunities
Heritage Sector Lead:
Nadia Khalaf N.R.Khalaf@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Heritage Science
> Sustainable Heritage and Tourism
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Digitisation and inventories
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Sustainable development
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Archaeological science
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Regenerative heritage tourism
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Computational methods
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning
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Heritage imaging
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Digital humanities
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Forensic science
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Environmental intelligence
University Initiatives > Educational Courses •
Development of commercial forms of educational courses in heritage-based research areas including forensics in collaboration with national and regional partners with the possibility of apprenticeships and new PGT programme
> SHARD3D •
SHARD3D laboratory commercialisation
> Creative Arc •
The strategic collaboration between University of Exeter and Exeter City Council to create a joint programme and network focusing on cultural innovation to shape place. This will focus on the Liveable Exeter Building programme
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Policing, Crime and Justice Sector Leads:
Sam Bull S.Bull@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Criminology and Social Science
> Law of Violence, Rights and Testimony
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Evidence based policing
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Use of forcein policing
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Forensics, digital forensicsand cybercrime
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Domestic violence
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Counter terrorism, radicalisation and extremist communication
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Human rights
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Modern day slavery, crime and racism
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Witness testimony
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Social identity, stigma and intergroup contact
> Management and Data Science •
Operational systems
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Leadership and teamwork
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Inclusivity and discrimination
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Artificial Intelligence and machine learning
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Data analytics pattern recognition
> Psychology and Medicine •
Cognitive osychology and social identity
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Behaviour changeand complex interventions
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Substance abuse
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Mental health - suicide, homicide and selfharm
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Performance under stress
University Initiatives > Defence and Security •
Institutional Review: Led by HASS, (including policing and justice portfolio) to capture the breadth of capability and investment requirements to grow future activity across disciplines
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Opportunity to look at infrastructure, personnel and investment needs to put Exeter as a leader in Defence and Security
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Recruitment of a Professor in D&S to lead interdisciplinary research and education across the 3 Faculties
> Centre for Law and Social Justice •
Supporting the development for the Centre for Law and Social Justice
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> Faculty Focus Area •
Faculty focus on governance, data, ethics and law as one of the 10 priority areas for HASS. Business case for investment being developed
> Groups and Networks •
Justice and Violence Network launched 2023, activity opportunities, external partnership opportunities
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Forensics group establishment for research, education and facilities opportunities
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Establishment of Forensics and Digital Forensics Group in order to understand the educational and research offerings, and commercial potentials of expertise and facilities. This Includes a Level 7 Digital Forensics Degree Apprenticeship and CPD
Secure Communities Sector Lead:
Colette Defoe C.Defoe@exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Advanced Materials •
> Digital Transformation and Security
Metamaterials and nanomaterials, acoustic photonics, quantum systems
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Computer vision and imagery Machine Learning (ML), cyber security and network science
> Human Protection and Performance
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Data assurance, ethics, governance and exploitation, AI, ML, modelling and simulation
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Digital economy: Organisational behaviour, leadership and management
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Chemical Biological Radiological (CBR) defence – microbiology, engineering and synthetic biology, cognitive psychology and neuroscience
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Human: Augmentation, performance, physiology, movement and biomechanics, injury and rehabilitation human-machine-interface Virtual Reality (VR) / immersive training and simulation
> International Security and Global Governance •
Foreign and public policy, conflict management, military strategy and critical military studies
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Law: International, armed conflict, humanitarian, space, cyber
> Safety & Control Systems Engineering •
Autonomous systems and robotics, marine dynamics, reliability and maintainability engineering, sensor technology
> Climate Change: D&S Resilience •
Climate change and security: Dynamics and tipping points, sustainability: Critical minerals and circular economy
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Geopolitical instability and population migration
University Initiatives > Working Securely
> Defence and Security
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Defence and Security (D&S) Institutional Review: Led by HASS, (including policing and justice portfolio) to capture the breadth of capability and investment requirements to grow future activity across disciplines
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Chair in Defence and Security: Recruitment of a Professor in D&S to lead interdisciplinary research and education across the 3 Faculties
Review IT infrastructure, support, accreditations and facilities for agile D&S tendering and collaborative working. Security clearance for researchers
> Education •
Executive Education (EE): Securing the next MOD Universities Short Course Programme and growing D&S EE offer. Standardising internal processes for easier delivery
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Refresh of MA in Applied Security and Strategy. Introduction of new MA in Global Security Studies
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Social Mobility Sector Lead:
Emma Rundle E.L.Rundle@Exeter.ac.uk
Capabilities > Overarching Themes
> Expert Areas
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Inclusivity
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Special educational needs and disability inclusivity
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Social justice
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Home education
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Social inequalities
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Care-experienced children
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Race and ethnicity
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Children’s mental health and wellbeing
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Social class
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Gender and sexuality
Migration (incl. educational routes and outcomes for refugees)
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Children and Young People’s Wellbeing @ Exeter Research Network
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Widening participation (including learning outcomes)
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Routes @ Exeter: Migration, Mobility and Displacement Research Network
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Attitudes, behaviour and relationships
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Social mobility in the workplace
University Initiatives > Exeter Education Ecosystem
> South West Social Mobility Commission
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Creating a City of Aspiration and Opportunity: E3 aims to improve educational outcomes by coordinating the actions of diverse community and educational stakeholders as well as improve skills available to employers in the city and drive inclusive and clean growth
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University of Exeter Tutoring Scheme: A new tutoring scheme for hundreds of children to boost literacy in the region. Researchers from the Centre of Social Mobility are looking at different models of tutoring and develop a discrete tutoring course in foundation literacy for year eight pupils
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Sector Plans 2023-24
The South West had the lowest educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils of any English region, this is a unique opportunity to drive forward transformational change in education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in the region
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