News archive

May 2010

Devon’s brightest stars on path to university

An innovative new scheme to get Devon’s young people on the path to higher education has been launched at the University of Exeter. 

University of Exeter campaign launched

The University launched its campaign, Creating a world-class University together, on 5 May at the annual Alumni Gala Dinner in London.

University of Exeter welcomes faculty from National Taiwan University

A delegation of six professors from National Taiwan University (NTU) visited the University of Exeter last week to share their expertise with academics in the School of Biosciences.

Students celebrate academics in new teaching awards ceremony

The brilliance of lecturers and support staff at the University of Exeter was recognised at an inaugural Teaching Awards ceremony on 5th May.

Indonesian Ambassador creates links with Exeter

As the world’s largest Muslim country, the Republic of Indonesia has a rich and varied Islamic culture experience.

Get hooked into du Maurier at this year’s festival

Daphne du Maurier was one of many famous writers who flocked to Cornwall inspired to write great literary works reflecting on the dramatic landscape and rural culture of the South West.

University steps in to operate Exeter Northcott

The University of Exeter has agreed to set up a new company to run the Exeter Northcott. The theatre will go ahead with both the Exeter Summer Festival events and is planning a winter programme, including a Christmas show.

Royal Society Fellowship for Peninsula Medical School professor

Professor Andrew Hattersley from the Peninsula Medical School, the University of Exeter and Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital NHS Trust has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.

Collaboration project supported by £500,000 funding

A group of academics from across the University has won a grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to form the Exeter Science Exchange (ESE).

UK’s leading energy experts gather in Falmouth

Following the success of last year’s energy conference the University of Exeter will be staging another world-class event in Falmouth on 24 and 25 May.

‘Zip-it’ campaign for quieter nights

A new campaign is educating students about late night street noise.

Perspectives from Turkey in the New Millennium

A Turkish documentary which premiered at the Istanbul Film Festival earlier this month is to have a special screening at the University of Exeter.

Exeter plays lead role in new therapy guide

Two university academics are major contributors to a ground breaking book heralding the launch of an international revolution in treatment for depression.

A peerage for Floella

The Chancellor of the University of Exeter Floella Benjamin has been made a peer in the Dissolution Honours list.