News and Events

University sign unveiled in recognition of over 45 years of service

Family and friends of Sandy Poole gathered on Prince of Wales Road on Monday 16 April to celebrate the sign unveiling of ‘Poole Gate’.

Campus Services achieve top environmental management accolade

Campus Services has been awarded the IS014001 certification for its Environmental Management System, making the University one of a relatively small group of universities to have achieved the standard.

Biomass Boiler to heat University greenhouses

The University of Exeter is taking an unusual approach to sustainable gardening by installing a state-of-the-art biomass boiler to heat its three greenhouses.

University chefs win gold

A team of chefs from Campus Services have won the prestigious TUCO Chef’s Challenge award.

University to invest £8 million in sport

The University of Exeter has today announced plans to invest £8 million in its sports park.

Go Green Week 2012: 6-10 February

Staff and students at the University of Exeter are holding a week of events aimed at inspiring people to take action to prevent climate change.

Arts Council confirms funding for Northcott Theatre

It has been announced this week that The Exeter Northcott Theatre has been awarded £125,000 per year for the next three years by Arts Council England South West.

Event Exeter announced as finalists in the M&IT Awards 2012

Event Exeter are delighted to be finalists in the Best Academic Venue category.

Local charities benefit from University water sales

Three local charities have all benefited from money donated by the University’s Retail Services.

Volunteers plant two new hedgerows for wildlife

Staff, student and community volunteers have helped to plant two new hedgerows, comprising of more than 400 trees.

Mountain bike athlete wows crowds

Top mountain biker Andrei Burton wowed crowds assembled on the University of Exeter Piazza with a death defying bike display.

Retail outlets raise over £1600 for local wildlife charity

University Premier shops across the Streatham Campus helped to raise £1617.44 for Devon Wildlife Trust over the past 12 months.

Wellbeing Week

Each academic year the University of Exeter Sports Park, along with many partners, delivers a week long wellbeing programme of activities and workshops for free.

Farmers’ Markets bring students and community together

The University of Exeter is launching a monthly Farmers’ Market to bring students and the community together to support local businesses.

Study garden opens at St Luke's

A courtyard area on the St Luke’s campus has been transformed into a new study garden, thanks to donations from University alumni and other supporters.

£19 million research centre on RD&E site receives go ahead

A £19 million research centre at the RD&E Wonford site has been given the green light by city planners.

Inter Chef challenge highlights quality of top University chefs

Chefs from across the university took part in the Inter Chef Challenge in September. 

Campus receives prestigious Green Flag Award

The University of Exeter’s grounds have been ranked among the best parks and green spaces in the country.

Exeter students donate to Food Bank

The University of Exeter is hoping its students will make record-breaking donations to Exeter Food Bank this summer.

Event Exeter gains national travel recognition

Event Exeter is celebrating after being named runner-up in the Best University Accommodation category of the national 2011 Group Travel Awards.

Birds, bees and bikes take University staff for a ride

Staff enjoyed a guided Biodiversity Bike Ride on Friday 24 June as part of a series of University events celebrating Team Green Britain Bike Week.

Corporate Services continue to put their Customers First

Corporate Services have successful been re-accredited with the Customer First standard.

First class award in Green League for University

The University of Exeter has been given a first class award for environmental performance for the third year running in the People and Planet Green League. 

Corporate Services stole the show!

Corporate Services stole the show at this years Professional Services Recognition Awards.

University pond reveals hidden history of fungi

Researchers at the University of Exeter have uncovered a ‘missing link’ in the fungal tree of life after analysing samples taken from the university’s pond.

Event Exeter sponsor Exeter Business Games

Event Exeter are proud sponsors of the 2011 Exeter business games which promotes business networking and employee participation in social activities and will run between May and June 2011.

Reed Hall in running for prestigious award

The team at Reed Hall are celebrating the news that once again they have made it to the finals of the annual West Country Wedding Awards.

Corporate Services Expo

The Corporate Services Expo will take place on Tuesday 5th April, in the Peter Chalk Centre.

Exeter students lead the way with recycling scheme

The Environmental Sustainability team are taking steps to ensure at least 45% of waste is recycled by 2015

Sustainable Fresh Ideas

Fresh Ideas, the University's internal catering and function team, have recently introduced several sustainability inspired initiatives.

Don't just talk the talk - walk the walk!

Drifting off at meetings and conferences could become a thing of the past with Event Exeter's power walking initiative at the University’s premier meetings venue, Reed Hall.

New accommodation opened

Students have moved into brand new accommodation built at Birks Grange.

EDS accredited with ISO9001

Estate Development Service (EDS) has recently been accredited with the internationally recognised ISO 9001 standard for Quality Assurance.

Garden tours around Streatham Campus

We are now offering visitors the opportunity to take part in a guided tour of our beautiful Streatham Campus.

Bus Improvements

Following the public transport survey last November, the University has worked with Devon County Council and Stagecoach to improve the D bus service.

Corporate Services recognised for excellent customer service

Corporate Services have been accredited with Customer First UK and Chancellor Dr Floella Benjamin OBE attended a celebratory event.

University of Exeter staff recognised for environmental improvements

A unique awards ceremony, called the Green Impact Awards, recently took place at the University.

University's Tennis Centre Celebrates 5th Anniversary

The University of Exeter’s Tennis Centre celebrated its five year anniversary by raising over £600 for Sports Relief.

Corporate Services Roadshow

The third annual Corporate Services roadshow was held in April 2010 to give all university staff the opportunity to find out more about the service.

Success for Corporate Services

Corporate Services have recently been recognised for its many successes across a range of its services including Finance, Sustainability, Event Exeter, The Family Centre and Reed Hall.

University Family Centre rated ‘outstanding’

The University of Exeter Family Centre has been rated ‘outstanding’ by the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted).

Degrees Cooler: new green campaign at the University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is taking part in a flagship greener lifestyles programme. 

Event Exeter wins Silver in Tourism awards

Event Exeter has won a silver award in the Business Tourism category of the South West Tourism Excellence awards.

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.

University chefs in culinary contest

Inspired by the likes of Masterchef and Ready Steady Cook, chefs at the University of Exeter took part in their very own cookery competition on Thursday 30 July.