Eighty-two per cent of the research carried out by Exeter University has been rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.
The Research Excellence Framework is the first national evaluation in the UK since 2008, and looked at its impact on the economy and society.
The university was ranked particularly high for humanities and social sciences, and is overall the best in the south west.
Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell leaves club
He joins fellow League One side Wigan Athletic
Man charged following Exeter voyeurism reports
Benjamin Fu, 23 to appear at Exeter Magistrates’
Man wanted following stalking report
Have you seen Thomas Smith?
New SEND school on the cards for Plymouth
Parents are asking for more specialist provision
Man on a mission to bring Plymouth alive at night
Lack of things to do after 7pm
Frustrating goalless draw for the Grecians
City held to back-to-back goalless draws
