Giving News

Student Entrepreneur in Residence on supporting student business at Exeter

With support from the Annual Fund, Guild and Innovation Centre, alumnus Matthew Rusk has taken over the role of Student Entrepreneur in Residence.

Scholars as Friends celebrated at Santander Scholars' Reception

More than 20 scholars supported by Santander Universities attended a recent reception at the University.

Memories triggered by students reading to older people

Students from the University's English department are reading to people in residential care homes, as part of a project that uses literature as a stimulus for senior citizens.

Ghanaian community boosted by Annual Fund project

Exeter students travelled to Ghana to volunteer in sport and education projects with support from the Annual Fund.

Exeter City FC welcomes Brazilian students to Park

The first football team to have played a match against Brazil has marked its historic ties with a special welcome to visiting students.

New room celebrates library benefactor

A room in the newly refurbished library on the Streatham Campus has been named as a tribute to an Exeter alumnus and philanthropist.

Exeter students take bronze at international biology competition

A multidisciplinary team of Exeter undergraduates captured bronze in the European round of the international Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) competition.

Alumni from eight decades celebrate boathouse opening

The University of Exeter’s new Boathouse was officially opened on Saturday 13 October.

University of Exeter to host BBC South West Children in Need party

The Forum at the University of Exeter has been chosen to host BBC Children in Need in the South West on Friday 16 November 2012.

Alumni donation funds new post in Xfi

A new post at the Business School's Xfi Research Centre is being funded by a generous donation from alumnus Howard Appleby (Economics & Statistics 1980).

Alumni couple donations exceed £1 million

Alumni couple Claire and Les Halpin have made a further generous gift to the University, taking their support for Exeter’s Halpin Scholarship programme, Biosciences and the Business School to over £1 million.

Annual Fund supports 31 projects across the University

More than £195,000 donated by alumni and supporters is set to fund a range of projects across the University of Exeter.

Royal visit legacy lives on through scholarships for Exeter students

The visit of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to the University of Exeter on 2 May will have a lasting legacy through new scholarships announced for overseas study.

Ruler of Sharjah makes Forum visit

The Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Shaikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, PhD, Hon DLitt received a tour of University’s new Forum project, ahead of its official opening by Her Majesty the Queen.

Annual Fund project makes a difference

A group of Exeter alumni and supporters are preparing to sit on a special panel designed to choose which projects receive support from the Annual Fund.

Graduate donation boosts University of Exeter Medical School investment to £33 million

An Exeter graduate who went on to found the world’s largest provider of clinical trials has donated £1 million to help the University of Exeter Medical School attract the brightest and best clinicians to Devon and Cornwall.

Alumni luncheon funds sporting scholarship

A talented sailor is to receive a Sports Scholarship, thanks to the generosity of Exeter alumni.

Fundraising to the tune of thousands

An Exeter alumnus has found a novel way to raise funds for a vital medical research centre at the University – by allowing donors to choose to hear him sing – or not!

University’s £23m fundraising target exceeded – one year early

The University of Exeter and its supporters are celebrating surpassing a multi-million pound fundraising target, a year earlier than expected.

New projects sponsored by Annual Fund

The teachers of tomorrow, a project supporting Bulgarian orphans, the University mine and career development programmes are all to receive funding thanks to the generosity of alumni.

Targets in sight as campaign goes from strength to strength

Thanks to the generous support of our alumni and friends, the University is in line to meet its campaign targets a year early.

Scholarships for Cornwall MA

The College of Humanities has recently announced three new scholarships for students studying the MA in Writing, Nature and Place starting this October.

PhD and Masters funding available to alumni

The University of Exeter has announced PhD and Masters funding available to alumni .

Santander Universities to provide new scholarships for Exeter

Santander, through its Santander Universities global division, will be giving more scholarships to the University of Exeter. 

Class of 2010 leave a lasting legacy

The Class of 2010 has left a legacy of £1,000 to the University and future students.

Annual Fund supports 23 projects across the University

More than £80,000 donated by alumni and supporters is set to fund a range of projects across the University of Exeter.

Award winning team

The University’s Development and Alumni Relations Office was named University Outstanding Fundraising Team at the 2010/11 Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards.

Special event to thank donors and legacy pledgers who have laid foundation for campaign

More than 30 alumni and supporters attended a special event to thank donors and legacy pledgers for supporting Exeter's campaign.

Exeter alumnus funds new scholarship to reward academic excellence in the face of adversity

Alumnus Dr Michael Lawrence has made an extremely generous benefaction to establish The Lawrence Scholarship Programme.

Annual Fund grant application process goes live

The Annual Fund grant application process is now live.

Finalists leave their legacy to the University

Final year students ran a week in March to encourage the Class of 2010 to leave their legacy to the University.

Rowancroft welcomes new students

A new development of student flats has opened in Exeter, helping to ease the pressure on the city’s housing market.

International artist chosen for iconic Forum Project

Internationally-renowned glass artist Alexander Beleschenko has been commissioned to produce a stunning work for the University of Exeter’s new Forum Project.

Exeter and Santander Universities join forces

The University of Exeter and Abbey, part of the Santander Group, have joined forces to provide scholarship support and awards to students.

Philanthropy helps Exeter meet global challenges

The University of Exeter is meeting global challenges thanks to growing voluntary donations, according to a new report.

John Usher Memorial Fund

In September 2008, Professor John Usher, Head of the Law School, sadly died.

Alumni inspire law firm to support students

Two Exeter graduates have inspired their law firm to set up a scholarship to give financial assistance to students.