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Dynamics of Phase Oscillator Networks with Generalized Coupling (GECO)

Start date: Jan 1, 2015, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

...h more complicated coupling? Answering these questions will explore new ground in the study of coupled oscillators and may consolidate existing results and put them into perspective.The University of Exeter provides a unique research environment for GECO. A crucial part of the success is the direct, personal interaction with the scientific community at Exeter. Most important is the interaction wit ...
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MeCagrO2

Start date: Jun 30, 2011, End date: Jun 29, 2014,

... based on people and equipments from all partners promoting synergies.The acquired equipment will be stationed mainly in Lille, but supplementary equipment for completing existing plants in Ghent and Exeter in order to optimize their use in the framework of the meCagrO2 project is foreseen. An agreement will arrange the operational framework.What are the effects / outcomes for the territories invo ...
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Традиции, новаторство и професионализъм

Start date: Dec 1, 2014, End date: Nov 30, 2015,

...es and promote linguistic diversity. 3.Introduce new ICT in foreign language teaching and learning. Planned activities: -10staff training mobilities to the United Kingdom, the partners being IPC Exeter,ITC International,Bell Teacher Cambridge.The partners provide teacher training courses in English.The participants in the project will join the following courses:Practical Ideas for the Teaching ...
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Formazione digitale per gli #Animatori: ruolo nazionale, prospettiva europea

Start date: Jun 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2017,

...of high-level digital technology training as well as job shadowing activities by partner schools.Therefore, starting from Summer 2016, AD will be able to take chosen courses (ie, the IPC courses in Exeter, at the University of Wolverhampton in the UK or at ETI in Malta; or our best choice, courses at the Future Classroom Lab Brussels) or get in touch with the partner schools to organise job sha ...
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Character-based learning as pedagogical innovation for CLIL teaching and Inclusive Education

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Oct 31, 2018,

...lusive through a Character-based approach. These didactic units will be designed using a model which will be provided with the Spanish University in collaboration with staff from the University of Exeter. These teaching units will be done in English but also, translated into the first language of the countries whose mother tongue is not English. These didactic units will revolve around a different ...
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Higher education student and staff mobility project

Start date: Jun 1, 2014, End date: Sep 30, 2015,

Over the academic years 2013/14 and 2014/15 the University of Exeter has made progress in raising the profile of Erasmus student and staff mobilities, making modest increases in 2014/15 by raising our total outbound participation in the programme from the projected 397 mobilities as outlined in our grant agreement to 403 mobilities as detailed in this report. We were delighted to send two member ...
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Transgenerational Ecophysiological Responses to Multiple Stressors in a changing Ocean (TERMS-Ocean)

Start date: Nov 1, 2016, End date: Oct 31, 2018,

...become an independent researcher and offers me the unique opportunity to work in a top 10 Russel Group University with a global reputation for excellence in environmental and climate change research. Exeter Biosciences is a leading institute in environmental biology and ecology and provides excellent opportunities for academic training and personal career development. A fellowship at Exeter will e ...
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Christian Diversity in Late Antique Sirmium (ca 350 – ca 450): A Historical, Literary and Theological Study (CHRISLAS)

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

...e antique Middle Danube studies. All these will lead to the pursuit of a tenure-track academic position that will enable the applicant to implement this larger Pannonian research. The University of Exeter is the ideal location: it is a growing centre of Late Antique studies, with a cluster of research projects on ‘Identities and beliefs’ in the ancient world. The fellow will extend her skills by b ...
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Rivers as leak in the terrestrial C sink (C-LEAK)

Start date: Jul 1, 2016, End date: Jun 30, 2018,

...C burial in aquatic sediments. Future simulation (until 2100) under contrasting climate and land-use scenarios will be run in order to assess the fate of the inland water C cycle.At the University of Exeter, the fellow will gain experience in Earth System Modelling and improve his process understanding of soil erosion, fluvial transport and sedimentation of C. This combination of expertise will pu ...
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Complex parasite communities as drivers of bacterial immunity (PHAGECOM)

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

...t researcher and offers me the unique opportunity to work in one of the most prominent microbial ecology and evolution laboratories worldwide, based at the Biosciences Department at the University of Exeter. Biosciences is a leading institute in evolutionary biology, microbiology and ecology that provides excellent opportunities for academic training and personal career development. I will be expo ...
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People under Pressure: Settlement Abandonment and Human Responses to Environmental and Socio-Economic Stress during the Medieval and Post-Medieval Periods (ABANDONMENT)

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

...e claylands of the East Midlands and the North East of England), and tests the outcomes in broad geographical context through a comparison with Continental Europe.The fellowship in the University of Exeter, with the largest group of landscape archaeologists focusing on the historic period in the UK, enables the applicant to receive high-quality training. New gained skills and experience of the res ...
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Structure – Oxidative Stress relationships of metal oxide nanoparticles in the aquatic environment (SOS-Nano)

Start date: Nov 1, 2015, End date: Oct 31, 2017,

... perfect opportunity for the applicant to join a cutting edge working environment in which she will realise her potential as a leading nanosafety expert in EU. The host Institution, the University of Exeter, is in the top 10 UK Universities which will provide exciting opportunities for gaining interdisciplinary experience of novel approaches in ecotoxicology and for networking with industry and in ...
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Evolution of mutator bacteria in a community context (EMBCC)

Start date: Feb 8, 2016, End date: Feb 7, 2017,

...octoral specialization in the microbial evolutionary ecology field by pursuing a period of training in Centre for Ecology and Conservation, College of Life and Environmental Sciences at University of Exeter in the UK. Under the supervision of a world’s leading expert in this field, and with further theoretical training, the Fellow would employ this 2 year period to develop and expand upon her high ...
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Entangled histories of 'Nature' in the landscape discourses of early modern China and Europe (Nature Entangled)

Start date: Oct 1, 2014, End date: Sep 30, 2018,

..., the new CIG project develops a set of four innovative methods for deepening the ‘entangled landscapes’ paradigm. The CIG is designed to help my integration at the University of Exeter. It will allow me both to establish the ‘Entangled landscapes’ paradigm as a sub-field in Europe-China relations at the University of Exeter and develop a new European Network of Excellence on ‘Nature and Modernit ...
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From ecology to mechanisms of the extended phenotype (Ant Fungi EP)

Start date: Oct 1, 2008, End date: Mar 31, 2011,

...investigate behavioural manipulation in a phylogenetic context. The knowledge gained during the outgoing phase will inform a research program during the return host phase (Talbot Lab, University of Exeter), where I will examine the molecular biology of behavioural manipulation of ants by Cordyceps. As such, I propose a project that, in addition to maximizing my professional training, will allow me ...
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Increasing yield on Tungsten and Tantalum ore production by means of advanced and flexible control on crushing, milling and separation process (OptimOre)

Start date: Dec 1, 2014, End date: Nov 30, 2017,

... and Tungsten ores processing from crushing to separation process, with the participation of relevant international players in the mining field on research (Chalmers University- Dr. Magnus Evertsson, Exeter University with Dr. Richard Pascoe, Freiburg University with Dr. Holberg Lieberwirth, among others). The project proposes a 3 years collaboration among 8 partners of 4 different countries.
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Novel Type of Terahertz Devices (NOTEDEV)

Start date: Oct 1, 2013, End date: Sep 30, 2017,

... imaging. However none of the existing THz devices satisfy the application requirements. The project consortium, which includes teams from the leading European universities: Durham, Vilnius, Paris-7, Exeter, St. Petersburg, Prague, Amiens, University of Iceland, Swiss Company ""Alpes laser"" and several industrial associated partners, proposes a broad range of new approaches aiming to bridge the " ...
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Imaging the signatures of planet formation using spectro-interferometry (DISKIMAGING)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Aug 31, 2017,

...will combine near-infrared, mid-infrared, and sub-millimeter interferometry using the VLTI+CHARA+ALMA array.In order to pursue this research I plan to establish a dedicated group at the University of Exeter, which is already one of the leading groups in star- and planet-formation theory in the UK. The Marie Curie CIG grant will be essential, (1) to hire a student that will work specifically on the ...
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Effect of a program of short bouts of exercise on bone health in adolescents involved in different sports (PRO-BONE)

Start date: Apr 1, 2014, End date: Mar 31, 2018,

...efits are associated with PRO-BONE are: early detection of poor bone health, improved bone mineralization development during growth and contribution to Gracia-Marco’s development and integration at Exeter.Research will be hosted at the research-intensive University of Exeter (UK), in the Children’s Health and Exercise Research Centre (recognised for its international excellence), where Gracia-Marc ...
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Variability and Trends in Atlantic Climate (ATLANTIC CLIMATE)

Start date: Sep 23, 2013, End date: Sep 22, 2017,

...hly relevant to society.Following a 25-year highly successful career at a private research institute in the United States, I moved in 2012 to the UK to join the faculty of the University of Exeter. This CIG project is designed to help me to integrate into both the EU and the University system. To me, integration into the EU means developing a successful career as an educator and researcher, mentor ...
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Response of the Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation to a Warming Climate (AtmosOcean)

Start date: Apr 1, 2014, End date: Mar 31, 2018,

...radiative-convective models and energy balance climate models.The application will seek to develop collaborative activities with colleagues across Europe, including at the UK Meteorological office in Exeter and at other universities in Europe. The applicant will visit and give talks at these universities and attend meetings and scientific conferences. He will also seek additional funds from UK res ...
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Knowledge Transfer of In vivo surgery and cardiovascular phenotyping for angiogenesis and preeclampsia studies (IVSCP)

Start date: May 1, 2014, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

...de in vivo training of angiogenesis models and understanding of redox signalling to PhD students and Post-Doctoral Fellows in the host institute and co-host institutes (University of Birmingham and Exeter); (iii) identify novel redox sensitive targets involved in preeclampsia; (iv) provide lectures/practical to undergraduate and MSc students in the School of Life Science; and (v) organise workshop ...
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The moral foundations of activism (TMFOA)

Start date: Jun 1, 2013, End date: May 31, 2015,

...vironmental and Organizational Research Group, one of the most successful social scientific research groups worldwide, and from the complementary training opportunities offered by the University of Exeter.
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Evolution of mutator bacteria in a community context (EMBCC)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Jun 30, 2015,

...octoral specialization in the microbial evolutionary ecology field by pursuing a period of training in Centre for Ecology and Conservation, College of Life and Environmental Sciences at University of Exeter in the UK. Under the supervision of a world’s leading expert in this field, and with further theoretical training, the Fellow would employ this 2 year period to develop and expand upon her high ...
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Integrating the ecological and evolutionary consequences of phenological change in a wild mammal system (Phenological changes)

Start date: Mar 11, 2013, End date: Mar 10, 2015,

...mpose them into genetic and environmental components, and quantify their contributions to (genetic) variance in fitness. The project will be carried out in the group of Dr. Wilson (CEC, University of Exeter), where I will receive a thorough training in evolutionary quantitative genetics from one of the global leaders in this field. At the same time I will also bring new analytical skills and knowl ...
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Natura 2000: a sociological study (N2SOC)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2012,

...ologist specialising in the niche area of nature-society relations, the opportunity to pursue a period of training in the Nature-Society Research Group of the School of Geography at the University of Exeter in the UK. Under the supervision of an internationally renowned scholar in this field, and with further theoretical training, the Fellow would employ this 2 year period to develop and expand up ...
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"A record of rapid climate change from the Pyrenees, Spain" (EX-GLACIER)

Start date: Jan 5, 2011, End date: Jan 4, 2015,

...n reconstruct the position of the glaciers through time to determine the response to climate change on this system. To implement this project we will use existing infrastructure at the University of Exeter to introduce a capability to prepare samples for Cl-36 dating. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today. The findings from this project will help us understand the ...
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Reputation Matters in the Regulatory State: Re-thinking the Fundamentals of Regulatory Independence, Credibility and Accountability (RICA)

Start date: Jun 1, 2017, End date: May 31, 2022,

RICA will fundamentally challenge, reconceptualise and redefine core foundational assumptions of the regulatory state. Arm’s length governance and regulatory independence have become the cornerstone normative and institutional design principles of the European regulatory state. Regulatory credibility is premised on agency insulation from politics with major systemic implications in the form of a r ...
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The evolutionary ecology of bacterial immune mechanisms (EVOIMMECH)

Start date: Jan 1, 2017, End date: Dec 31, 2021,

Bacteria have a range of immune mechanisms, but it is unclear why this diverse armamentarium evolved. The most important immune mechanisms are (1) Surface Modification (SM) (2) Abortive infection (Abi) (3) Restriction Modification (R-M) (4) CRISPR-Cas and (5) prokaryotic Argonaute (pAgo), all of which can occur as stand-alone mechanisms or in combination. The individual mechanisms differ in key as ...
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The makeup of the modern horse: a history of the biological changes introduced by human management (PEGASUS)

Start date: Dec 1, 2016, End date: Nov 30, 2021,

The horse provided us with rapid transportation, an almost unrivaled secondary product that tremendously impacted the politico-economical trajectory of our societies, revolutionizing the circulation of ideas, people, languages, religions and communication. Horse chariotry and cavalry also changed warfare and beyond the battlefield new equestrian technologies have stimulated agricultural productivi ...
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Law, Authority and Learning in Imami Shi'ite Islam (LAWALISI)

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2021,

The academic study of Islamic law has, so far, almost exclusively focused on Sunni legal thought. The legal thought and practice of Shi’ite (and other) traditions has been neglected, and this has created a rather skewed account of the history of Islamic law. This project aims to rectify this inadequacy by producing a body of research in which the Imami Shi’ite contribution to Islamic legal history ...
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The Problem of European Misperceptions in Politics, Health, and Science:Causes, Consequences, and the Search for Solutions (DEBUNKER)

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2021,

While some people may simply lack relevant factual knowledge, others may actively hold incorrect beliefs. These factual beliefs that are not supported by clear evidence and expert opinion are what scholars call misperceptions (Nyhan and Reifler 2010). This project is principally about misperceptions—the “facts” that people believe that simply are not true. What misperceptions do Europeans hold on ...
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Fair and Consistent Border Controls? A Critical, Multi-methodological and Interdisciplinary Study of Asylum Adjudication in Europe (ASYFAIR)

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2021,

‘Consistency’ is regularly cited as a desirable attribute of border control, but it has received little critical social scientific attention. This inter-disciplinary project, at the inter-face between critical human geography, border studies and law, will scrutinise the consistency of European asylum adjudication in order to develop richer theoretical understanding of this lynchpin concept. It wil ...
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Marine Renewable Infrastructure Network for Enhancing Technologies 2 (MARINET2)

Start date: Jan 1, 2017, End date: Jun 30, 2021,

Integrating activities planned under MaRINET 2 build upon the achievements of the advanced community created in MaRINET FP7. MaRINET 2 will ensure the continued integration and enhancement of all leading European research infrastructure and facilities specialising in research, development and testing of offshore renewable energy systems including electrical sub systems and grid integration through ...
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Accretion, Winds, and Evolution of Spins and Magnetism of Stars (AWESoMeStars)

Start date: Jul 1, 2016, End date: Jun 30, 2021,

This project focuses on Sun-like stars, which possess convective envelopes and universally exhibit magnetic activity (in the mass range 0.1 to 1.3 MSun). The rotation of these stars influences their internal structure, energy and chemical transport, and magnetic field generation, as well as their external magnetic activity and environmental interactions. Due to the huge range of timescales, spatia ...
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Ecological and evolutionary constraints on the temperature dependence of the carbon cycle (TEMPDEP)

Start date: May 1, 2016, End date: Apr 30, 2021,

The cycling of carbon between the biosphere and the atmosphere is mediated by its transformation and flux through ecosystems. Atmospheric CO2 is fixed by photosynthesis, exchanged between organisms via their interactions, and re-emitted to the atmosphere through the by-products of their metabolism (CO2). These metabolic processes are inherently temperature dependent, and consequently there is pote ...
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Optical Infrared Coordination Network for Astronomy (OPTICON)

Start date: Jan 1, 2017, End date: Dec 31, 2020,

Europe has become a global leader in optical-near infrared astronomy through excellence in space and ground-based experimental and theoretical research. While the major infrastructures are delivered through major national and multi-national agencies (ESO, ESA) their continuing scientific competitiveness requires a strong community of scientists and technologists distributed across Europe’s nations ...
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Ultrasensitive chiral detection by signal-reversing cavity polarimetry: applications to in-situ proteomics, single-molecule chirality, HPLC analysis, medical diagnostics, and atmospheric studies (ULTRACHIRAL)

Start date: Jan 1, 2017, End date: Dec 31, 2020,

Chirality is a fundamental property of life, making chiral sensing and analysis crucial to numerous scientific subfields of biology, chemistry, and medicine, and to the pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, and food industries, constituting a market of 10s of billion €, and growing.Despite the tremendous importance of chiral sensing, its application remains very limited, as chiroptical signals are t ...
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Understanding and exploiting the insect P450 resistome (P450RESIST)

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2020,

Insect resistance to synthetic insecticides and the anti-herbivore defence chemicals produced by many plants is an ongoing challenge to sustainable pest management while also an exceptional model system to study adaptive evolution. The cytochrome P450s are a superfamily of enzymes that are ubiquitous in nature, and one of the most important enzyme families used by insects to defend themselves agai ...
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Coordinated Research in Earth Systems and Climate: Experiments, kNowledge, Dissemination and Outreach (CRESCENDO)

Start date: Nov 1, 2015, End date: Oct 31, 2020,

CRESCENDO brings together seven Earth System Modelling (ESM) groups with three Integrated Assessment Modelling teams, as well as experts in ESM evaluation, ESM projection and feedback analysis, climate impacts and science communication to address the following goals; (i) improve the process-realism and simulation-quality of European ESMs in order to increase the reliability of future Earth system ...
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