The Exeter Centre for Circular Economy (ECCE)
We create new knowledge and devise research and educational programmes to support decision-makers and leaders at multiple scales to influence circular economy systems, strategies and solutions.
We disrupt conventional thinking to identify viable circular economy opportunities and provide insight into managing the implementation of circular systems, strategies and solutions.
We collaborate with business, government, not for profit and other institutions to co-design policies, strategies and solutions to design and build regenerative circular systems.
The Exeter Centre for Circular Economy (ECCE) was formally launched in September 2018 by Dame Ellen MacArthur. ECCE is a new research centre comprising staff based in three locations, Streatham, Penryn and London. We are a multi-disciplinary team composed of economists, engineers, designers, sociologists, management academics and practitioners.
Our vision is ‘to be the leading UK centre for Circular Economy engaging in innovative research, knowledge transfer and executive education projects. We engage in projects that develop Circular Economy theory and practice designed to transform our economy, creating regenerative wealth and well-being’.
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New national Circular Economy Hub to provide leadership in UK bid to create a sustainable future
The National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research Hub (CE Hub) led by the University of Exeter is supported with £3.5 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), to lead national efforts to create a sustainable, circular economy where fewer resources are used and more waste materials reused – delivering huge benefits to the environment and UK economy.
TechMet: Exeter awarded pioneering new Circular Economy Centre in Technology Metals
The University of Exeter will lead a pioneering new research centre, designed to revolutionize how crucial metals are extracted, used and reused in clean and digital technologies across the UK.
ERDF Tevi Project Extended
The Tevi project is going to be extended until the end of 2023. An extra £2.03m will be spent on helping SMEs across all sectors contribute to the circular economy and to the environmental growth of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Circular Economy Masterclass
2020 saw the end of another successful year of delivering our high-quality Circular Economy Masterclass Introductory Course to 3 cohorts and over 300 participants.
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| When | Description |
|---|---|
| 11 October - 12 December 2021 |
Circular Economy Masterclass Introductory Course - Cohort 11 Full details |
| 7 February - 10 April 2022 |
Circular Economy Masterclass Introductory Course - Cohort 12 Full details |
| 25 April - 26 June 2022 |
Circular Economy Masterclass Introductory Course - Cohort 13 |
| 10 October - 11 December 2022 |
Circular Economy Masterclass Introductory Course - Cohort 14 Full details |