Doctoral College
The University of Exeter Doctoral College brings together institution-wide support, training, and administration for all of our postgraduate and early career researchers. The Doctoral College works across all six academic Colleges within the University as well as key Professional Services, to ensure that postgraduate and early career researchers have an outstanding start to their research careers. It is world-class research hub, committed to a vibrant research culture and community, to sector-leading training and development, and to providing outstanding facilities and resources. For more information, please visit https://www.exeter.ac.uk/doctoralcollege
Recent Submissions
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Regional Writing in a Time of Nation-Building
(University of Exeter English, 25 September 2023)This thesis examines the complex relation between writing from Britain’s regions and nations and nineteenth-century projects of nation-building. Ideas of the British nation were changing in response to advances in communication ... -
Surrogates Across the Atlantic: Comparing the Impact of Legal and Health Regulatory Frameworks on Surrogates’ Autonomy, Health, and Wellbeing
(University of Exeter Law, 25 September 2023)The practice of surrogacy continues to grow, due to scientific advances, social acceptance of non-traditional families and delayed parenthood. However, key aspects of British surrogacy regulation failed to keep pace with ... -
Assemblage and quantification of migratory insect species across European flyways
(University of Exeter Biological Sciences, 11 September 2023)Insects are perhaps the most remarkable of migrants. They move in their trillions and are known to travel thousands of kilometres using celestial cues and wind patterns to guide and power their migration. However, despite ... -
Euroscepticism in the Labour Party: The Labour Common Market Safeguards Committee, 1975-2016
(University of Exeter History, 18 September 2023)From its November 1975 launch until its immersion into Labour Leave in January 2016, the Labour Common Market Safeguards Committee was the primary Eurosceptic grouping within the Labour Party. It has hitherto received scant ... -
Navigation and flight capabilities of migratory hoverflies
(University of Exeter Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, 11 September 2023)Many insects undergo spectacular long-distance migrations to profit from ephemeral resources and escape punishing winters. This project aims to elucidate the mechanisms and adaptations that permit long-distance migration ...