Insights and impact

The Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024

Our Knowledge Exchange Awards celebrate the best collaborations between University of Exeter researchers and external partners regionally, nationally, and globally. 

Business Engagement 

This brochure highlights the opportunities available to organisations who want to engage and collaborate with the University of Exeter.

The Founders and Entrepreneurs Network

This new initiative aims to foster innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship across both academic and business spheres.

Sector Plans for 2023 - 2024

Our sector plans outline the University's innovation and business engagement priorities for the academic year. 

Leading a green revolution in off-highway transport with Supacat

Our engineering experts teamed up with Supacat, British defence vehicle developer, to pioneer a hybrid electric-powered version of the All-Terrain Mobility Platform.

Working with The Space to capture the value and impact of digital cultural content 

Our work with cultural agency, The Space, has developed a new way of measuring the impacts of online cultural content.

Working with Seaweed Generation to uncover seaweed’s ability to remove carbon

Our work with Seaweed Generation has developed a roadmap that helps track seaweed’s ability to remove carbon from the Earth’s atmosphere. 

a quorn based dish

Exeter studentship highlights the nutritional value of Quorn protein 

A sponsored PhD studentship with Quorn Foods has developed a strong evidence-base for the nutritional value of mycoprotein, a key protein found in meat-free products.  

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Exeter criminologist helps police meet rising demand for digital forensics services 

Working with police forces in England and Wales to better understand and improve the use of digital forensics when detecting crime.  

Sustainable start-up New Motion Labs grows rapidly thanks to Exeter support

Our business acceleration team has been supporting New Motion Labs grow within the roller chain industry.

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Studentship with IBM uses artificial intelligence to boost climate resilience

We are currently working with IBM on a new PhD studentship, which brings together experts in AI and environmental intelligence to help predict the impacts of climate change. 

‘Senior Leadership’ degree apprentice helps Devon and Cornwall Police to implement trauma-informed practice 

Find out how Jonathan Borrett enhanced his career and his skills in project management, strategy, and innovation with a Degree Apprenticeship.