News and Events

Staff and students take part in Defra's Big Tree Plant

Defra's Big Tree Plant scheme is encouraging communities to plant more trees in England’s towns, cities and neighbourhoods.

Cleaner and more efficient vehicles for Campus Services

Campus Services have recently taken delivery of their first pair of electric vehicles in a bid to use cleaner more efficient transport, that may help to reduce the University’s carbon footprint in the future.

Exeter Tennis Centre wins national award

Exeter Tennis Centre has won the Education Award at the British Tennis Awards hosted by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).

New gym equipment for St Luke’s Sports Centre

Over £40,000 has recently been invested in the gym at St Luke’s Sport Centre. The investment has brought a large variety of new equipment and will give members access to the latest Life Fitness technology to assist their workout.

Student Re-Use Project diverts 4.8 tonnes of waste from landfill and raises £3000 for Hospiscare

University of Exeter’s Student Re-Use project has been running for four years, diverting reusable items from landfill. 

University of Exeter to showcase its most sustainable suppliers

Suppliers and partner organisations will be sharing how they are reducing their carbon emissions and supporting employability at this free event.

Event Exeter and Exeter Phoenix partner to relaunch Exeter Great Hall

Event Exeter and Exeter Phoenix partner to relaunch Exeter Great Hall.

Alumni from eight decades celebrate boathouse opening

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

Safe working across University construction sites

The University has an impressive health and safety record after three years of continuous construction.

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.

Celebrating Campus Services Staff Achievements

The Campus Services Training Awards ceremony and 20 Year Service presentations were held at Mardon Hall on Wednesday 26 September.

Exeter team cycles 1,000 miles in 10 days to raise £10k

A University of Exeter team is preparing to cycle over 1,000 miles in just 10 days to raise money for local charity Hospiscare.

University shortlisted for four Green Gown Awards

The University of Exeter and Students’ Guild have demonstrated significant steps in improving their sustainability performance over the past four years.

Reed Hall wins gold for Business Tourism

Reed Hall Conference and Events Centre achieves a gold award in the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS).

Interchef and Food Service Skills Challenge

Inspired by the likes of Masterchef and Ready Steady Cook, chefs and front of house teams from across the University are set to go head to head at this year’s Interchef and Food Service Skills Challenge on Thursday 30 August.

Green Flag flies again over University grounds

For the second year running, the University of Exeter’s grounds have received the Green Flag Award. 

Green Impact awards celebrate staff successes

The University of Exeter has celebrated the contribution of its staff to the environment and sustainability through the Green Impact project.

Boiler conversion set to save 469 tonnes of CO2 and £300k per year

Major works have been carried out in the Geoffrey Pope boiler room which are set to save fuels costs and reduce CO2 carbon emissions.

Campus Services scoop Salt Smart Award 2012

Campus Services have been crowned as this year’s Salt Smart Award Winner.

Campus Services celebrate success at BACHE Awards 2012

Campus Services have picked up two Awards at the BACHE (British Association of Cleaning in Higher Education) Conference which was hosted at Exeter for the first time this year.

Event Exeter win Commercial University of the Year at the College and University Business Officers Awards

Event Exeter have been announced as Commercial University of the Year winners at the first College and University Business Officers Awards

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.