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Satisfied students
This year's National Student Survey ranks Exeter third among traditional universities for student satisfaction around the quality of our teaching and fifth for overall satisfaction. Exeter has maintained its top 10 position every year since the survey was launched eight years ago. Feedback will now be analysed in detail. Read more online.
Exchange opens in Cornwall
The new £10 million learning, teaching and research hub at the Cornwall Campus – The Exchange – is now open and many services are in the process of being relocated into the building. The Exchange provides access to the full spectrum of academic and support services in one welcoming space for University of Exeter and University College Falmouth students and staff. Download a leaflet, or contact Susie Smith for further details.
Research income doubled
The outturn figure for research income stands at £49.9m, which means that research income has doubled since 2007/8. This is subject to external audit, which is still ongoing.
University achievements
The University has climbed to 153rd place in the 2012-13 Times Higher Education World University league table. We are also short-listed for the Times Higher Education University of the Year award, announced on 29 Nov. As you know, we are The Sunday Times University of the Year. Exeter is the most successful university in the history of the Sunday Times Guide, having been short-listed or won the title five times in the last 10 years. The successful submission was compiled by the Communications and Marketing team who will be using the logo extensively to aid recruitment and further develop the Exeter brand. Visit the logo guidance page which includes a suggested email signature for staff.
St Luke’s update
Investments are being made by the University and Students’ Guild to improve the St Luke’s student experience. A Student Information Desk service in Cross Keys’ reception point has University staff and Guild student staff to help students access support services. Nearly £40,000 has been invested in new equipment for the Gym, pay-per-use is cheaper, and opening hours have been extended. Cloisters Cafe has been redecorated and new menus introduced. A consultation exercise on travel arrangements between campuses will take place soon.
Staff news
The Vice-Chancellor has been appointed Chair of the UCAS Board. Dr Matthew Eames and Dr Tristan Kershaw (Physics) have been awarded the 2012 Napier Shaw medal for their work to help the building sector adapt to the challenges of climate change. Prof Nina Wedell (Centre for Ecology and Conservation, Cornwall) is President-elect of the International Society for Behavioural Ecology. CEMPS artist in residence Pery Burge won first prize at the Next Big Idea Science and Maths Competition in New Mexico. Claire Woollacott, first year PhD student in Physics, won prizes for best poster at two international conferences.
VIP visit
The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Rt Hon Vince Cable visited the Streatham Campus on Weds 12 Sept. He was given a tour of several research-focused activities by the Registrar.
Staff survey
The 2012 staff survey Task & Finish Group has agreed its terms of reference and is setting up a new website that will have mechanisms for staff to have their say. Please bookmark website for future reference and to have an input.
Car sharing boost
The University will be launching phase one of a suite of car sharing incentives on 1 Nov. Benefits will include one permit per car share team and an emergency travel home fund should your lift fail in the event of an emergency or unforeseen problem. Anyone wishing to take part in the scheme will need to register as part of the University’s private group on the new and improved car share Devon website. More initiatives will follow. Contact Julia Jack with car sharing queries.
LEAN Exeter launches
The LEAN Exeter project is carrying out three pilots looking at the research finance, examinations and recruitment processes across the University. The teams have started working with academic and professional service colleagues and students to understand current processes. Find out more about the project online; also find details of the team rooms and call in.
Opportunities Week
During Opportunities Week (29 Oct – 2 Nov) first year students will be offered a range of special activities, and for most there will be no scheduled teaching. The week aims to enrich the curriculum and inspire students to engage with the Grand Challenges running this summer as well as academic skills development and employability activities.
Follow the Library
The Library has launched a new Facebook page, Library news blog and Twitter accounts @ExeterUniLib for Exeter or @FXLibrary for Cornwall. Also, Research Libraries UK has welcomed the University of Exeter as its latest member. RLUK now represents 33 of the leading research libraries in the UK and Ireland.
Cycle challenge
A University team is cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for Hospiscare. Five Campus Services staff and a local supplier are cycling in memory of Karen Foggett, a former Campus Services Retail team employee who sadly passed away in April. The team hopes to reach John O’Groats on Weds 10 Oct and raise £10,000. Anyone wishing to support the Karen Foggett Memorial Cycle can do so via their Just Giving page or follow their progress on Facebook or via their Twitter feed.
Student Ambassador recruitment
Student ambassadors are being recruited from across all three campuses to work on various widening participation and student recruitment events. Staff are encouraged to promote the scheme amongst students by directing them to the ambassadors website. Deadline 2 Nov.
Careers and Placement Fair
Employability and Graduate Development is holding the annual Careers and Placement Fair on Tues 23 Oct, 11am-3pm in the Great Hall and Sanctuary. Over 2000 students are expected to attend, and 80 exhibitors include Danone, Estee Lauder and BSkyB. Students can access full details by logging on to My Career Zone. Parking spaces for exhibitors have been reserved in Car Park D, meaning staff parking will be limited that day. Exhibitors will also be using Car Park C as a temporary drop off point up to 11am. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Consultation on UTC
We are part of a bid to set up a new University Technical College (UTC) in Newton Abbot for ages 14-18, to provide top quality, technically-oriented courses in sciences and engineering. The focus will be Engineering, Water and the Environment. A public consultation event is on Tue 9 Oct, 6-8pm in the Harrison building, Streatham Campus. Staff are encouraged to attend and provide feedback. Register and read more online.
Car leasing
The University has recently changed supplier of vehicles for the University Car Scheme to ALD Automotive, a leading vehicle fleet management business. 78 cars have been ordered through the scheme since it was launched in April 2009.
Children in Need
The Forum on the Streatham Campus has been chosen as the venue for BBC Children in Need in the South West on Fri 16 Nov. The Students’ Guild is taking an active role in the Pounds for Pudsey campaign, a new national partnership between the BBC, NUS and National Students Fundraising Association (NaSFA) aiming to get students involved in raising money for local charities through BBC Children in Need.
IT self help
The IT Self Service portal contains many useful hints and tips to resolve common queries or issues without having to contact the IT Help Desk. Go online and click the Knowledge base icon on the far right.
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Now on
Marilyn Monroe exhibition
Exhibition of memorabilia marking the 50th anniversary of the death of the film icon
Location: Bill Douglas Centre for the History of Cinema and Popular Culture, Old Library, Streatham Campus
Until Weds 21 Nov
… the pattern is new in every moment
Exhibition of images, videos and 3D work created by artist Pery Burge during the course of her residency at the Thermofluids Lab in the Harrison Building.
This exhibition is supported by the Leverhulme Trust.
Location: The Forum, Streatham Campus
Mon 8 Oct, 5.30pm
The Annual Hugh Greenwood Lecture
Can Intervention Improve the Mother‐Infant Relationship?
Professor Jeannette Milgrom (Melbourne)
Location: Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry Lecture Theatre,
Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW
RSVP: to Stella Taylor, Tel: 01392 722963
Tues 9 Oct, 1pm
Exploring the potential of a multi-touch classroom to develop adaptive expertise in primary mathematics
Professor Steve Higgins (Durham University)
Location: BC114, St Luke’s Campus
Weds 10 Oct, 4-6pm
Catalyst Launch Event and Workshop
Interactive event for all researchers doing or considering Public Engagement.
Location: Forum Seminar Rooms 2 and 3, Streatham Campus
Info: Helen Featherstone (ext 6630). Reserve place with Moaki Critchlow-Castro.
Thurs 11 Oct, 5.30pm
Kieran Sweeney Memorial Lecture
Creating Health from Complexity
Sir Harry Burns, Chief Medical Officer, Scotland
Location: XFi building, Streatham Campus
RSVP: Pam Gurney, Tel: 01392 722977 01392 722977
Thurs 11 Oct, 6pm
Exhibition opening: Algeria(s) in France: a journey through identity
Introduction by Helen Vassalo, Department of Modern Languages, followed by a reception
Photography exhibition runs from 11 October - 23 November
Location: The Street Gallery, IAIS, Streatham Campus
Thurs 11 Oct, 6.30pm
A Celebration of Hilary Mantel
Acclaimed novelist Hilary Mantel will read from Bring Up the Bodies, her sequel to the Man Booker prizewinning novel Wolf Hall, followed by a discussion of her work with Prof Helen Taylor.
Advance tickets £5 (students £2.50) from the Exeter Northcott Theatre 01392 493493
Location: The Forum, Streatham Campus
Tues 16 – Sat 20 Oct
Mansfield Park - theatre
Location: Exeter Northcott Theatre
Weds 17 Oct, 1-2.30pm
Gaia - the Cabaret
Songs, sketches and surprises on the world view of Gaia Theory, performed to critical acclaim at the Science Museum in London, The Times Cheltenham Science Festival
Location: Great Hall Piazza, Streatham Campus or wet weather venue: M&D room, Devonshire House
To book your free place email Lucy
Fri 19 Oct, 7.30pm
An evening with adventurer Mark Beaumont
Location: Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Tickets £14, 01392 270891
Sun 21 Oct, 7.15pm - midnight
Exepose 25 Celebration dinner
£33 for Exeter alumni. Discounted tickets are available at £25 for former editors and associates. This includes entry to exhibition (see below) private viewing at 2.30-4.30 and Reed Hall Celebration Dinner.
Contact: Exeposé Editors
Sun 21 Oct – Sun 4 Nov
Print Power: A history of Exeter through the Student Press
Exhibition as part of the celebration of 25 years of Exeposé, chronicling some of Exeter's history as reported by our student papers.
Location: The Forum
Mon 22 – Fri 26 Oct
Open Access Week
Tues 23 Oct, 5pm
Authoritative Knowledge and the Question of the Public Role of the University: How complexity challenges our assumptions and opens alternate possibilities
Dr Deborah Osberg (Exeter)
Includes the inaugural lecture for the new Centre for Higher Education Research.
Booking essential – email Tamara Snell
Location: BC114, St Luke’s Campus
Weds 24 Oct
Research Speed Updating
Location: Xfi Building, video linked to LT10, Peter Lanyon building, Cornwall Campus and Baring Court 212, St Luke’s
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