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Free business course for South West residents

A new initiative, due to launch in September, will allow anyone in the South West or anywhere in the world to study business for free at the top ten ranked University of Exeter Business School, thanks to a collaboration between global accountancy body ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and online learning platform FutureLearn.

Together, they are launching a...

Managed honeybees linked to new diseases in wild bees

Diseases that are common in managed honeybee colonies are now widespread in the UK’s wild bumblebees, according to a new study co-authored by a scientist from the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus.

The study suggests that some diseases may enter into wild bumblebee populations from managed honeybees, and provides vital information for beekeepers across the world to ensure honeybee...