WEEKLY MEDIA REPORT: 23 February to 1 March 2015
Please see a summary of media coverage for this week which lists 182 pieces of coverage comprising of:
• 46 pieces of newspaper coverage of which 4 are from International publications, 9 pieces are from National newspapers and 18 pieces are from Devon & Cornwall publications.
• 38 pieces of broadcast coverage of which 0 are from International broadcasts, 5 are from
National broadcasts and 8 are from Devon & Cornwall broadcasts.
• 98 pieces of on-line coverage of which 8 are International, 33 are National and 24 are from
Devon & Cornwall.
INTERNATIONAL
The Medical School’s genetics team (led by Sian Ellard / Andrew Hattersley) were praised in a series of articles in the Irish media, about a toddler who is thriving after receiving a genetic diagnosis for her rare condition, leading to effective treatment. The story was covered by the Irish Times, the Sun
(Ireland), the Independent (Ireland) and the Journal.
Today (Singapore), Asiaone.com, The New Paper, Asia One, Singapore Law Watch, Channel News
Asia, Coconuts Singapore, The Malay Mail Online, Intellasia.net and Straits Times reported that the
University's Law School was amongst eight English law schools removed from the Singapore government's pool of accredited institutions; Asiaone quoted an unnamed spokesperson from the
University.
Articles on Voice of America, Voanews.com, Herald Globe, and Bignewsnetwork.com regarding
Russian government moves to hinder the activities of global anti-corruption group Transparency
International included quotes from Catherine Owen (Politics, Post Graduate Teaching Assistant).
NATIONAL
An article in The Times on the topic of calls from the Office for Fair Access for universities to increase the number of students from poorer backgrounds included comment from Vice-Chancellor Steve
Smith.
The Evening Standard and BBC Radio News both quoted Vice-Chancellor Steve Smith in a report concerning plans by Labour to drop university fees.
The Times published an article by Richard Overy (History) examining the bombing of Dresden during
WW2.
The Times quoted Bruce Coleman (History) in an obituary for Ivan Roots, one time head of the
History department at the University of Exeter.
BBC News and Nursing Times quoted Lee Hogarth (Psychology) in reports regarding research he coauthored which suggested plain packaging reduced unconscious triggers to smoke.
BBC History Magazine published an article by Mark Overton (History) examining the impact of the
Enclosure acts.

BBC 2's Real Lives Reunited featured Dorinda Hulton (Drama) meeting others who, like her family, travelled on the Empire Windrush in 1948, which brought West Indians to a UK that was trying to rebuild itself after the war.
The Guardian published two online articles which referenced Mark Charrie’s (Medical School /
ECEHH) work, concluding that people who live near the coast have higher levels of Vitamin D.
Carbon Brief included quotes from Saffron O’Neil (Geography) on how the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change should communicate future reports.
Our press release reporting research by Mat Collins (Mathematics) and colleagues which found the current slowdown in the pace of warming of the Earth's surface could continue for another five years prompted coverage in Carbon Brief and the New Scientist.
REGIONAL
Mustafa Baig (IAIS) was interviewed about the controversy around images of the Prophet
Mohammed on 12 separate regional BBC radio stations.
Mick Dumper (Politics) was quoted in Mid Devon Star and thisisthewestcountry.co.uk articles reporting Refugee Week events held in Exeter
Lisa Neville (Children’s University) was quoted in The Falmouth Packet regarding The Learning Zone, held at the Penryn Campus, part of a programme of forthcoming activities and events designed to inspire adults to get involved in learning as well as their children.
Lucy Hawkes (Biosciences) was quoted in a Plymouth Herald article concerning the dissection of a giant Bluefin Tuna that was found on a beach and donated to the University for study. The dissection was also reported by Western Daily Press.
An unnamed spokesperson was quoted in a Western Morning News report regarding complaints from Exeter residents about rowdy students.
Professor Andy Randall (Medical School) was interviewed by ITV Westcountry over a new Doctoral
Training Centre for dementia, funded by Alzheimer’s Society.
BBC Radio Devon interviewed James Clark (History) on the series Wolf Hall.
BBC Radio Devon interviewed Bill Tupman (Politics) on use of tasars in Devon and Cornwall.
BBC Radio Devon interviewed Andy Brown (English) about his novel Apples and Prayers.
OTHER
Our press release reporting research by Mat Collins (Mathematics) and colleagues which found the current slowdown in the pace of warming of the Earth's surface could continue for another five years prompted coverage in NewsMax.com, phys.org, e! Science News, and The Daily Caller.
The Jewish Press quoted from an article by Omar Ashour (IAIS) that was examining the Egyptian Sisi regime's approach to dealing with events in Libya.
An article in Mining Magazine about the downturn in the global mining industry referred to partnerships in place between consultancy agencies and the Camborne School of Mines.

Esxiencenews.com, phys.org, sciencedaily.com, Bioscience Technology, Product Design &
Development, Nanowerk, Science Blog, and aazonano.com quoted Peter Vukusic (Physics) in a report regarding research into the blue-rayed limpet which found that it uses mineralised structural components to produce optical displays.
Sciencedaily, Republika Online, and Bisnis.com quoted Michael Depledge (Medical School / ECEHH) in a report concerning research he carried out with colleagues which showed how lifestyles in the UK are costing the whole economy £180 billion each year.
Cycling Fitness quoted Andy Jones (Sports Science) in an article examining the benefits of nitrate for sports performance.
An article in British Wildlife mentioned research by Jamie Stephens' (Biosciences) into the taxonomy and genetic diversity of the Toad Fly.
Archrecord.construction.com quoted Matthew Eames (Centre for Energy and the Environment) in an article regarding new tools for predicting the effects of climate change that promise betterperforming and more adaptable buildings.