University welcomes Chinese New Year with free festival
The Year of the Dragon will be celebrated by local residents, staff and students on Saturday 4 February at the University’s Streatham Campus.
OBE for University Deputy Chief Executive
David Allen, the Registrar and Deputy Chief Executive of the University of Exeter, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List, for services to higher education.
Academic shortlisted for major history award
University of Exeter historian Dr James Mark’s book: The Unfinished Revolution Making Sense of the Communist Past has been shortlisted for the prestigious Longman History Today prize.
First Exeter Impact Awards – winners announced
During a glittering ceremony last night in the Great Hall, the winners of the inaugural University of Exeter Impact Awards were revealed.
Jackie Bagnall to judge Guardian Sustainable Business Awards
The judging panel for the 2012 Guardian Sustainable Business Awards was revealed this month and the School is delighted to announce that Guardian Sustainable Business approached Jackie Bagnall, deputy director of the One Planet MBA to join the panel of judges.
Exeter Impact Awards shortlist announced
The shortlist for the inaugural Exeter Impact Awards has been announced.
From Exeter to Benin – physics communicator takes the prize
A University of Exeter astrophysicist and a Cardiff-based Research Engineer for EADS have won the Institute of Physics’ (IOP) inaugural Early Career Communicators’ Award for the inspirational activities they have undertaken to introduce a diverse range of people to the wonders of physics.
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.
Exeter psychologist pens one of UK’s top 25 management books
A book by University of Exeter psychologist Professor Alex Haslam has made it onto the shortlist for the coveted title of CMI Management Book of the Year.
Leading businesswoman to head University of Exeter’s governing body
An Exeter graduate who went on to head the international operations of a leading global firm of insurance brokers has been appointed as the new Chair of the University’s Council with effect from 1 August 2012.
University of Exeter continues its climb in global ranking
The University of Exeter has improved its status as one of the top 1 per cent of universities in the world by climbing 28 places in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Inaugural awards seek student and staff nominations
Staff and students are being urged to submit their nominations for the first Exeter Impact Awards.
Exeter academic to feature in new Channel 4 series
University academic Craig Knight will be discussing some of his latest research in a new, three part Channel 4 series called The Secret Life of Buildings.
University’s £23m fundraising target exceeded – one year early
The University of Exeter and its supporters are celebrating surpassing a multi-million pound fundraising target, a year earlier than expected.
Exeter academic recognised for excellence in teaching
A University of Exeter academic has been given the most prestigious award for excellence in higher education teaching and support for learning.
Office for Fair Access approves University’s plans
The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) has approved the University of Exeter’s plans for widening access.
Exeter ranked in top ten UK universities
The University of Exeter has been rated as one of the top ten UK universities in The Times Good University Guide, out today (23 June 2011).
New book on leadership hailed as a ‘memorable rollercoaster ride’
The Centre for Leadership Studies based at the University of Exeter Business School is eagerly anticipating the publication of a new book, authored by four of its academics, entitled ‘Exploring Leadership – Individual, Organizational & Societal Perspectives’.
University of Exeter saves eight tonnes of CO2 over six months
The University of Exeter has demonstrated a continuing commitment to reducing its Carbon Footprint once again by recycling waste cooking oil from its eight campus kitchens.
Leading academic sheds light on current economic threats in public lecture
The next in the ‘Shaping the Future’ series of lectures hosted by the University of Exeter on 24 May will be delivered by one of the world’s leading labour economists and a recent member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Commission (MPC).
Exeter rises to 11th place in the Guardian 2012 University Guide
Exeter has risen from 14 to 11 in this year's Guardian University Guide, published on 17 May 2011.
University celebrates staff ingenuity
Staff that have gone above and beyond the call of duty, transformed services, provided compassionate and generous assistance both inside and outside of office hours have been honoured at a University of Exeter awards evening.
University celebrates sporting achievements
It has been another incredibly successful year for Exeter Sport, with the University currently sitting in 8th position in the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) table and a host of honours won.
Exeter Teaching Awards
While Universities across the country are trying to prove the quality of their teaching, the excellence of the lecturers and support staff at Exeter was celebrated recently at the Student Guild’s annual teaching awards.
Honorary Fellowship recognises commitment to American Studies
A prestigious Honorary Fellowship has been awarded to University of Exeter Professor Helen Taylor for her sustained contribution to American Studies.
WWF partner Business School on unique MBA programme
September 2011 sees the launch of the new One Planet MBA programme, a unique partnership between WWF and the University of Exeter Business School.
University helps to pioneer augmented reality on the English Riviera
Web Innovation project staff Darren Davies, Sue Milward and Rich Osborne have shared their augmented reality expertise with Torbay Council and have enabled them to use this exciting new technology as part of their recently launched ‘Torbay Connected Project’.
University of Exeter announces £9k fee proposal for 2012
The University of Exeter is proposing to set a tuition fee of £9k a year for Home/EU undergraduates starting programmes from 2012.
New Business School building marked completion with Chinese New Year festivities
The University of Exeter Business School marked the completion of its new building with a free festival, celebrating Chinese New Year on Saturday 5 February.
Exeter academic honoured for role in advancement of science
Professor John Dupré, the Director of Egenis at the University of Exeter has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
New Professor for Peninsula Medical School
Professor Willie Hamilton has joined the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry in the newly-created post of Professor of Primary Care Diagnostics.
