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Men more likely to try to dodge paying tax
Men are significantly more likely than women to try to evade paying tax, researchers have found.
New NHS app will help people spend less time waiting for health services
A new free app which shows how busy local NHS services are will help people to spend less time waiting for treatment.
University experts and The Ellen MacArthur Foundation to work towards a circular economy
Experts at the University of Exeter are celebrating a new collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as they join its network as a Pioneer University.
Helping the UK visitor economy to become more dementia friendly: new research findings
An estimated 46.8 million people are affected by dementia worldwide, a figure expected to double every 20 years reaching around 131.5 million by 2050.
Companies should monitor egos of employees to prevent unethical behaviour
Monitoring the egos of employees could prevent bad behaviour because people who feel entitled are more likely to behave unethically at work, research suggests.
Women on Boards: progress on appointments, but too few women appointed to senior board roles
The percentage of women holding FTSE 100 non-executive (NED) positions is at an all-time high of 33%.
Sports psychologists suffer fear and uncertainty working with elite footballers, research shows
Sports psychologists have to cope with “fear and uncertainty”, job insecurity and long working hours when working with elite footballers, research shows.
Food shortage is not the global crisis, lack of access to food is the issue - say NGOs
‘Genome editing is not the answer to world poverty, because food shortage isn’t the problem’ according to a survey of non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
University of Exeter Business School tops global ranking of ‘Better World’ MBA programmes
The University of Exeter Business School has the best MBA programme in the world devoted to environmental and social issues, according to a new league table.
Experts discuss public libraries at summit
The University of Exeter hosted a summit discuss how library services and other social enterprises and charities can better understand their social impact.
Reform “grossly unfair” farm subsidies, expert says
“Grossly unfair” farm subsidies should be replaced with a new system, a University of Exeter expert has told the government.
University of Exeter expert working as part of global team to promote human and environmental health
A University of Exeter expert has been appointed to a high powered, internationally prominent group of global government and business leaders working to show the connection between economic policy, human health and environmental change.
Business School named as a Chartered Banker Institute Centre of Excellence
The University of Exeter Business School has been named as a Chartered Banker Institute Centre of Excellence.
University of Exeter shortlisted for five “Oscars of higher education”
The University of Exeter has been shortlisted for five Times Higher Education awards across a range of categories in arts and science, a greater number than any other university this year.
Tourist attractions set to be transformed by virtual reality and digital technology
Historic attractions in Britain and France are set to be transformed as experts work to use virtual reality and digital technology to revolutionise the way visitors experience the historic locations.
Northern European migrants more willing to integrate than newcomers from Asia and Southern Europe
Immigrants from Northern Europe are more willing to integrate when they make their home in the USA than other newcomers from Asia or Southern Europe, new research shows.
Pathways to success – internship programme links students to ACCA approved employers
Twenty University of Exeter undergraduate students will be connected to seven of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Approved Employers for a week-long internship.
Business School graduates secure €50,000 prize for startup company
KOMPAS secured €50,000 as the overall winner of Visa’s Everywhere Initiative at Money 20/20 in Copenhagen last month.
Exeter’s teaching excellence officially recognised as ‘gold standard’
The University of Exeter’s commitment to providing world-class teaching has been recognised with the award of a “Gold” rating in the first national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessment.
Extraordinary travel journal sheds new light on pre-World War I Germany
An extraordinary travel journal discovered by a University of Exeter academic sheds new light on life in Europe before it was changed forever by World War I.
Professor William Harvey awarded Urwick Prize 2017
The Urwick Prize for 2017 was awarded by the Worshipful Company of Management Consultants at their Education Supper held at Armourers Hall on 6 June.
Forget sharp suits and shoulder pads – good leaders should only look like their staff
Forget sharp suits and shoulder pads – for most employees the ideal leader actually looks exactly like them, not the designer-clad employer often portrayed in TV or films, according to a new study.
Ethical business practice can flourish in nations with serious corruption problems, research shows
Ethical business practice can flourish even in countries with widespread corporate corruption problems, research shows.
UEFA should better support football clubs playing in the Europa League, research shows
UEFA should review the money it gives football clubs who participate in the Europa League because of the financial and logistical difficulties caused by playing in the competition, an expert has said.
Exeter subjects secure top 10 status in latest influential rankings table
Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Exeter has been recognised as the best course of its kind in the country in the latest influential rankings.
One Planet MBA named among the best in the world
The University of Exeter’s unique One Planet course has been ranked again as among the best MBA programmes in the world.
University of Exeter and Keypath Education launch digital revolution in UK Higher Education
The University of Exeter and Keypath Education have announced a new ten-year partnership that will see the University provide a range of online Masters Degrees to UK and international students.
Devon Hospitals Race Ahead to Hit Target on Women on Boards
Devon health trusts are setting the pace for representation of women at the top of the NHS. The local hospital trusts have hit the official target for women on NHS boards three years ahead of schedule.
University of Exeter expert working to reform tax collection in Greece
A University of Exeter expert has been appointed to help the Greek authorities make the tax collection system more efficient and enhance tax compliance.
University of Exeter MBA graduate takes part in Hollywood film event
A University of Exeter One Planet MBA graduate was among a group of elite women working in science and technology chosen to take part in a special event.
University of Exeter student wins prestigious CISI award
A student from the University of Exeter Business School has been named as a winner of the CISI 2017 Educational Trust Awards, the combined total of which is £17,500.
Exeter subjects ranked amongst the global best
Both science and humanities subjects at the University of Exeter have been recognised as being amongst the very best in the world, according to an influential global league table.
Cabinet Minister gives talk to Business School class on leadership
University of Exeter Business School students learning about women and leadership were surprised by the sudden appearance of a female Cabinet minister in class this week.
Fuelling hungry minds: University of Exeter Business School partners with local advertising agency
The Business School teams up with with digital creative agency AB… to deliver the next generation of digital marketers.
University of Exeter students named as finalists in the “investment Olympics”
Students from the University of Exeter Business School have been named as finalists in a competition known as the “investment Olympics”.
Study finds tax system penalises internationally mobile executives
A new study by accounting practice Blick Rothenberg and the University of Exeter Business School focused on the movement of international directors, executives and employees.
Neil Parish MP and local food businesses meet to debate switch to a circular economy
Leading South West dairy and bakery businesses gathered at the University of Exeter to kick off new research exploring innovative ways of working to protect the environment.
Business School employability expert named as one of “30 under 30” to watch in Cornwall
A University of Exeter Business School employability expert helping students to make their mark in Cornish companies has been named as one of the most talented people aged under 30 in the county.