News archive

October 2009

Exeter hosts construction skills academy

The multi-million pound capital projects underway at the University of Exeter have led to it being granted National Skills Academy for Construction project status.

Business School professors scoop teaching awards

The winners of the Learning and Teaching in Economics Awards have been announced.

Exeter scientists track green turtle’s 900km migration

University of Exeter scientists are part of the first team to monitor a sea turtle’s journey from the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Is a place only our memory of it?

Investigating the way people are affected by landscapes, monuments and objects forms part of a contemporary art exhibition that explores the bond between memory and place.

Europe’s businesses to benefit from South West universities

Businesses across Europe are set to benefit from a new €2million cross-channel collaboration involving the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth.

Contextualising Islam in Britain

A report which explores the philosophical and theological perspectives on what it means to be a Muslim in Britain today has been published.

Event helps Exeter alumni network professionally

More than 75 University of Exeter alumni, from the classes of 1999 to 2009, have participated in a reunion and careers workshop, allowing them to network and gain careers advice.

Cycle stand boost for campus

The University of Exeter has opened 140 new cycle parking spaces on its St Luke’s campus. 

Continued success for short stories journal

Riptide, a University based creative writing journal is launching its 4th volume of new short fiction on Wednesday 14 October.  

Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth has Exeter appeal

Of the 2,400 people selected to participate in Anthony Gormley’s Fourth Plinth Exhibition in Trafalgar Square, a surprising number have come from the University of Exeter. 

Unwrapping the truth behind organic food

A fresh look at the nature of organic production, consumption and marketing in England and Wales reveals a highly committed set of consumers and a general need to improve awareness about what organic does and doesn’t mean.

Future of organic farming

New evidence on the problems and prospects for organic farming is revealed in a major report for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

30 new scientists boost Exeter research

30 new scientists, six of them professors, are being appointed to new academic posts at the University of Exeter.

Planning approval for new £3.6 million research facility for Exeter

Planning permission has been granted for a new research facility which aims to improve psychological interventions for mood and personality disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder.

Funding boosts University of Exeter’s astronomy research

The University of Exeter has been awarded £186,000 funding to help tackle one of the most fundamental problems in modern astronomy – when do stars and planets form and how does it happen?

Physics PhD student wins prestigious scholarship

PhD Physics student Natalie Garrett has been awarded a British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG) scholarship.

Exeter students up all night for computer programming challenge

A team of University of Exeter students are getting ready to stay up all night to test their computing programming skills.

Exercise makes cigarettes less attractive to smokers

Exercise can help smokers quit because it makes cigarettes less attractive.

Vice-Chancellor joins Sir Alex Ferguson and Ed Balls to launch new careers information strategy

Professor Steve Smith joined the Children, Schools and Families Secretary, the manager of Manchester United Football Club and Schools Minister to launch a new careers information, advice and guidance strategy.

Exeter strengthens partnership with Central Asia

A new postgraduate scholarship programme between the University of Central Asia (UCA) and the University of Exeter is providing the opportunity for students to study in the UK. 

University goes for gold in tourism business award

The University of Exeter has been named a winner in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2009/2010, in association with E-Strategy and South West Water.

Knowledge of Cornish ghouls and ghosts required

Myths of haunted places and tortured souls roaming Cornwall are well documented in popular literature and magical goings on continue to thrive in modern folk lore.  

Exeter welcomes Minister for Higher Education and Intellectual Property

The University of Exeter welcomed Minister of State for Higher Education and Intellectual Property, David Lammy, on 29 October.

Exeter expertise helps revise guidelines on treatment for depression

The University of Exeter’s expertise in depression is helping to shape future care for people suffering from the condition.