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Russell Parton

@Russell__Parton

Press officer @UniofExeter | Formerly journalist @tes, @Independent, @theipaper and @hackneycitizen

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Joined April 2020
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Are we 'lemmings falling off a cliff' in our approach to the #ClimateCrisis, or are we seeing progress like never before? According to @DrAndrewSteer, President of @BezosEarthFund, we must make sure 'positive tipping points' win out over the negative ones. #GreenFutures #Davos
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Are gene-drive mosquitoes our best hope to control #Malaria in Uganda? A new film, which premieres today on #WorldMalariaDay, explores the complexities around this radical biotechnology. @worldmalariaday Screening at @exeter_phoenix on Mon 29 April 🎟️eventbrite.co.uk/e/gene-driv…
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A new project led by @UniofExeter exploring the health risks from polar #ClimateChange has secured £2.3m funding from @wellcometrust. #Davos2024 #WEF24 Delivered in collaboration with @ArcticBasecamp, @wef, @Deloitte & @TheCVF through @ArohaTaniwha news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of…

Project exploring health risks from polar climate change secures £2.3 million Wellcome Trust funding

A research project on how polar climate change impacts on human health and the healthcare sector has been awarded a Wellcome Trust grant worth £2.3 million. The "Effects of Polar Climate Change on...

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The @UniofExeter will be hosting some fantastic events at #WEF24 in #Davos this week as we continue our work to offer solutions to the #ClimateCrisis. Featuring the Global #TippingPoints Report, @ArcticBasecamp, Planet Earth III @bbcstudios and more!⬇️ news.exeter.ac.uk/university…

University of Exeter heads to Davos to accelerate climate solutions

The University of Exeter will help drive progress on climate action at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week.

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Yesterday Prof Pierre Friedlingstein @PFriedling met UN Secretary-General António Guterres at #COP28 Here he explains the two key priorities he expects Mr Guterres to focus on to tackle the #ClimateCrisis @UniofExeter @GSI_Exeter 👇
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🎉🎈Congratulations to our talented @UniofExeter apprentice Mamadou Kone who is celebrating his triumph in the @MCAppAwards. Read more 👇🏼 news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of…
University of Exeter apprentice wins at Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards

University of Exeter apprentice wins at Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards

A University of Exeter apprentice is celebrating after winning at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards.

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Some fascinating and important research here, from our researchers Profs @SoniaOreffice and @SansoneEcon #EconTwitter
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Economists from @UofEBusiness have uncovered a new frontier in #gender inequality: the 'commuting gap'. Read more about their analysis, which could inform managers and executives tackling gender inequalities in the workplace. 👇🏼 news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of…
‘Commuting gap’ shows how gender norms reinforce inequality at work

‘Commuting gap’ shows how gender norms reinforce inequality at work

Gender norms reinforce inequality in the workplace leading to a significant disparity in time spent commuting between men and women.

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🎉🎈Congratulations to Mamadou Kone, an apprentice on the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship programme, for winning at last night's @MCAppAwards. We're super proud of you and all of @UniofExeter's six nominees. You can read their stories 👇 news.exeter.ac.uk/student/ex…
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Six talented and inspiring individuals on Degree Apprenticeships at @UniofExeter have been shortlisted for @MCAppAwards and will find out on Thursday if they have won. We'll be keeping everything crossed, but in the meantime read their stories 👇🏼 news.exeter.ac.uk/student/ex…
Exeter apprentices shortlisted for Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards

Exeter apprentices shortlisted for Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards

Six talented and inspiring individuals on Degree Apprenticeship programmes at The University of Exeter will soon find out if they have been successful at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards.

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It's that time of year again! Reserve tickets now for Global Festival 2023, a celebration of cultural diversity held at @UofEBusiness. From world foods, to music, film screenings, print-making and more, there promises to be something for everyone. 🎉🎈 news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of…
University of Exeter Business School gears up for Global Festival 2023

University of Exeter Business School gears up for Global Festival 2023

The University of Exeter Business School’s Global Festival will get underway this month, with a programme of fun, family-friendly activities and events announced.

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Are you an arts person, or science person? According to Professor Paul O'Keefe, a new academic starter at @UofEBusiness, viewing interests in this fixed way stifles innovation and creativity. Read about his #growthmindset theory of interest research 👇🏼 scientificamerican.com/artic…

Stop Trying to 'Find' Your Passion--There's a Better Way to Love What You Do

Recognizing that interests are malleable and can be developed can make us more resilient, open and creative

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Our expert in the economy of space Dr Nikita Chiu addressed policymakers and scholars last week at a @CasinaPioIV event commemorating Pope John XXIII’s 1963 letter 'Pacem in Terris', where she spoke about the #space economy and its implications for global peace and stability.
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Rishi Sunak is expected to announce delays to key #NetZero targets Prof Ian Bateman of @UofEBusiness @UniofExeter says that would "pile environmental costs on to every person in the country" and "sacrifice the opportunities for economic growth"
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"Scientists have to get out of their comfort zone and try to speak to people in a way where they are going to listen," says Prof @GenerationCO2 of @UofEBusiness in this @Forbes interview about her newest venture @BasecampClimate with actor @rainnwilson 🍦 forbes.com/sites/danidiplaci…
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Our Professor of Sustainability Gail Whiteman (@GenerationCO2) was dishing out ice creams in Union Square Plaza yesterday for #NewYorkClimateWeek in a bid to 'save the flavors', a campaign launched by her brand new climate platform @BasecampClimate news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of…

Exeter professor dishes out scoop on climate change in New York

A University of Exeter professor gave away free ice creams in Union Square Plaza yesterday (18 September) in an attempt to ‘make climate cool again’ during New York Climate Week.

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In the latest from our thought leadership platform #ExeterExpertise, Professor Oliver Hauser sets out the steps that #AI needs to take before it can be considered truly conscious. business-school-expertise.ex…
Evolution: a necessary path for conscious AI

Evolution: a necessary path for conscious AI

AI's path to consciousness: Oliver Hauser suggests AI must undergo an evolution-like process before being considered conscious.

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Researchers from our Business School's @Leep_Institute have embarked on an ambitious arts and heritage project with @nationaltrust and @ForestryEngland to explore the relationship between the natural and historic environments. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of…
Exeter researchers awarded funding for ambitious culture and heritage project

Exeter researchers awarded funding for ambitious culture and heritage project 

Understanding the value of our outdoor culture and heritage is the subject of a research project awarded funding of nearly £500,000 by AHRC and DCMS.   Researchers from the Land, Environment,...

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Fantastic to see our circular economy team @ExeterCircular receive national media coverage for its work supporting @RevolutionZERO1 introduce the first modular laundry system for reusable PPE in #Cornwall bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0p…

Cornwall hospital uses mobile laundry system for reusable PPE

The work is trying to cut down on single-use PPE, plus reduce waste and emissions in its disposal.

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How can we have a positive planetary footprint rather than just a lower carbon footprint? Prof Peter Hopkinson, Co-Director of @ExeterCircular, describes how we can help you make a positive business case for change. Find out more at bit.ly/3r7TrBA
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“The time is now” to work with our Green Futures Solutions experts such as @Fionacharnley on the circular economy @ExeterCircular @UofEBusiness @CEHubUK @circulareconomy ⬇️
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Businesses all over the world are realising that we have to do things differently to survive. Professor Fiona Charnley describes the ways businesses can get involved in our new Green Futures Solutions initiative. Find out more - bit.ly/447fuqP
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