WEEKLY MEDIA REPORT: 8 February 2015
Please see a summary of media coverage for this week which lists 200 pieces of coverage comprising
of:
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63 pieces of newspaper coverage of which 2 are from International publications, 11 pieces
are from National newspapers and 19 pieces are from Devon & Cornwall publications.
31 pieces of broadcast coverage of which 8 are from National broadcasts and 18 are from
Devon & Cornwall broadcasts.
106 pieces of on-line coverage of which 6 are International, 39 are National and 31 are from
Devon & Cornwall.
INTERNATIONAL
Foxnews.com picked up on our press release on research by Paul Dieppe (Medical School) and
colleagues which found patients who feel that their doctors do not understand or believe them may
experience a worsening of symptoms as a result.
The Global Times quoted Yin Zhiguang (Political Science) in an article reporting Jordanian air strikes
against the Islamic State (IS) in Syria after one of its pilots was burned alive.
Chemistry World and Scientific American quoted Jessica Tyrrell (Medical School) in articles examining
research into endocrine disruptors and their link to increased likelihood of hormonal change in
woman.
Xgfz.net quoted Steve McCorriston (Business School) in a report regarding reduction of foreign direct
investment in mainland China.
NATIONAL
BBC News 24, the World at One, and BBC Newsnight all ran interviews with the Vice-Chancellor over
a report about opposition to Labour’s policy regarding tuition fees.
Sky News and LBC News interviewed PhD student Emma El Badawy (IAIS) about the death of
Jordanian pilot Mu'ath Al Kassasbeh at the hands of Islamic State. Her comments were quoted in
reports by newstalk.ie, wessexfm.com 964eagle.co.uk, piratefm.co.uk, coolfm.co.uk, yahoo.com, and
six other news sites.
The Guardian reported on the research findings of Dan Stevens (Politics) investigating what
Europeans are afraid of most. Bignewsnetwork also reported the research.
The Daily Express quoted Joanne Connell (Business School) in a report about how ITV's Broadchurch
has led to a surge in the popularity of Dorset's West Bays.
The British Medical Journal interviewed Jonathan Stead (Medical School) about his work with people
and services partnerships. The article was reprinted by medcitynews.com.
Dan Stevens (Politics) was interviewed on BBC Radio 4's The Human Zoo about voter behaviour.
A Huffington Post article examining critics of Labour party politics was critical of recent comments by
Vice-Chancellors, and added "Floella Benjamin, Chancellor of the University of Exeter, is exempt
from this criticism - she is lovely, and hugs students when they graduate."
Times Higher Education Supplement reported that Mick Dumper (Politics) had been awarded
£139,927 in research funding for his work on holy cities in the 21st century.
BBC Radio 4’s Making History interviewed Jeremy Black (History) about Napoleon's attempts to
escape to America after his defeat at Waterloo.
REGIONAL
The Western Morning News featured an article about opposition to Labour’s policy regarding tuition
fees, which included the Vice-Chancellor.
Hannah Farrimond and Katharine Boyde (Sociology) were quoted in The Falmouth Packet,
Theplymouthdaily.co.uk, Torquay Herald Express, Mid Devon Star, and thisisthewestcountry,
regarding a researchpilot project in Torquay where doormen at licensed premises breathalysed
suspected drunks.
Richard Prest (Outreach Officer) was quoted in a Falmouth Packet article about the University's
contribution to a Learning Zone interactive exhibition put together by Cornwall’s Childrens
University.
We issued a press release about an interactive BBC documentary series The Story of Now exploring
some of the biggest questions facing mankind about its past, present and future, featuring Francesca
Stavrakopoulou (Theology & Religion). This was covered in the Mid Devon Star,
thisisthewestcountry, The Exeter Daily, and the Express and Echo.
A press release was issued about the ‘From the Grassroots’ touring exhibition which showcased the
political events in Devon from a local angle charting the changes in post-1945 campaigning, The
Exeter Daily and Sunday Independent quoted David Thackeray (History).
Janice Kay (Provost) was quoted in an Express and Echo report regarding the signing of an agreement
making the University a principal academic partner of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
Joanne Parker (English) was interviewed in the Crediton Courier about her book Britannia Obscura:
Mapping Hidden Britain.
The launch of the dementia focussed Doctoral Training Centre was reported in the Express and Echo,
BizWire Express, and on BBC Radio Devon, quoting Andy Randell (Medical School).
Geoff Pringle (Chief Operating Officer) was listed in The Western Morning News' The West's ones to
watch.
Jess Tyrell (Medical School) was interviewed for the Western Morning News “5 Minutes with…”
feature on Saturday,
OTHER
Foreignpolocy.com quoted John Heathershaw (Politics) in a report concerning the Islamic State’s
potential threat to Central Asia.
One News Page, ScienceNewsline, EurekAlert!, Science News, Health, Medical, and Science Updates,
Cityam, medicaldaily, and medicalxpress quoted Jonathan Mill (Medical School) in articles about
research which compared male and female brain development in the womb, and found that a
process called DNA methylation causes different genes to be expressed.
esciencenews.com, phys.org , EurekAlert!, Science Blog, ScienceNewsline, and sciencedaily.com
reported on the research by Sasha Dall (Biosciences/Centre for Ecology & Conservation) that looked
at how aphids reacted when faced with predatory ladybirds. Committing to a consistent behavioural
type in times of crisis resulted in the best overall outcome in terms of fitness and reproductive
success.
Chemistry World quoted Martin Stevens (Biosciences) in a report on research which found chemical
camouflage helps fish hide.
ENDS Report quoted Catherine Mitchell (Energy Policy) in reports concerning solar energy
production and fossil fuel capacity.
An article on databreachtoday.com about hackers who posed as women via Skype and Facebook and
tricked Syrian Rebels into running malware that gave the hackers remote access to their Windows
and Android devices included quotes from Paul Cornish (Strategy & Security).