From suffragettes to Margaret Thatcher and beyond
A century ago thousands of women marched across Britain to Hyde Park in London as part of the Great Suffrage Pilgrimage.
National recognition for legal team
University of Exeter Legal Services have been crowned ‘In-house Team of the Year’ at the inaugural Halsbury Legal Awards.
2013 Students Guild teaching awards – winners announced
The winners of the 2013 Students Guild teaching awards were announced last night (2 May) in a glittering ceremony in the Great Hall.
Two Exeter academics appointed Wolfson Research Merit Award holders
The Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of science, has announced the appointment of two Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award holders from Exeter out of a total of 27 new awards.
Opening of Environment and Sustainability Institute inspires next generation of researchers
The Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI), a £30 million environmental research institute at the University of Exeter’s Cornwall Campus was formally opened on Tuesday 23 April by more than 120 local school children.
Award will link business with academia
A University of Exeter Medical School scientist has received a prestigious Industry Fellowship award, aimed at connecting Academia and Industry.
University announces new HR Director
The University today announced the appointment of Jacqueline (Jacqui) Marshall as Human Resources Director. Jacqui will take up the post on 1 July.
Listen up! Exeter on form in BBC Radio 4 quiz
On Monday 1 April, a team of academics and students from the University of Exeter will be pitting their wits against each other on BBC Radio 4’s lively quiz show, The 3rd Degree.
University chefs win gold for second year in a row
An elite team of chefs from the University of Exeter have won The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) Chefs Competition for a second year in a row.
Historian selected to join major European think-tank
Professor Richard Overy has been inaugurated as a new member of the prestigious European Academy of Sciences and Arts.
University celebrates Exeter Pride
The University of Exeter is once again proud to be an official sponsor of Exeter’s fifth annual lesbian gay bisexual and trans (LGBT) Pride.
£1 million to investigate epigenetic factors in schizophrenia
Scientists will investigate the role of epigenetic processes in schizophrenia, a major cause of mental illness.
EGD team recognised for outstanding service
The Employability and Graduate Development team has been accredited with a nationally recognised quality mark for their work supporting individuals to make learning and work more accessible.
Brain study seeks answers on dementia
Research which seeks to understand how the brain’s electrical behaviour is linked to dementia could pave the way for better treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Business School lecturer highly commended by leading academic publisher
Dr Stephen Jollands from the Business School has been given a Highly Commended Award in the 2012 Emerald/European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Outstanding Doctoral Research Awards.
Exeter appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Professor Mark Goodwin has been appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Exeter. He takes up his new role on 1 August and succeeds Professor Mark Overton who becomes Dean of the Faculty of Taught Programmes.
£5 million to expand knowledge on human health, life and space
Grants totalling more than £5 million will allow world-class researchers at the University of Exeter to push the boundaries of knowledge in ground-breaking five year projects.
Combined expertise creates a hub of weather and climate excellence in Exeter
Since its move to Exeter, the Met Office’s partnership with the University has made Exeter an international hub of expertise in weather and climate research, with joint projects worth over £30 million in various stages of development.
Forum family festival on campus
The children’s literature festival, exetreme imagination, concludes the week of half term activities with a series of storytelling and fun events for the family on Saturday 23 February around the University of Exeter’s Forum and the Northcott Theatre.
Memorial prize recognises GP's diabetes innovation
A GP‘s innovative measures to support patients with diabetes has been recognised by a prize set up in memory of one of the pioneers of health education in Devon.
First public engagement champions selected
January saw the selection of the University’s first public engagement champions by the Catalyst project.
Exeter academic calls for change to 80-year-old child neglect law
The current law on child neglect is unfit for the 21st century, according to a new report by independent experts including Professor Huw Williams, of the University of Exeter.
Illustrating the fate of pharmaceuticals
New data visualisation from the European Centre for the Environment and Human Health, the University of Exeter and Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry is helping academics to understand the fate of pharmaceuticals in the environment.
BBC quiz show recording at University
It will be ‘fingers on buzzers’ at the University of Exeter on Wednesday 30 January as students and lecturers prepare for the arrival of BBC Radio 4’s lively quiz show, The 3rd Degree.
South West research-intensive universities form grouping to bring together research strengths
The Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter today announced a formal collaboration, bringing together a high concentration of research expertise and capability in the South West of England and Wales.
Health and medicine showcase hailed a success
A dynamic event highlighted the wide range of medical and health research involving the University of Exeter, the NHS and business partners.
Exeter historian awarded American history prize
A historian from the University of Exeter has won the best essay accepted for publication in Historically Speaking, an American academic journal.
£1.1 million will help develop products from super-material
New ways of making and using the wonder material graphene will be identified through pioneering work by engineers and scientists at the University of Exeter and Bath.
University Challenge appearance for Exeter graduates
Exeter alumni took the place of students on one of TV’s toughest quiz shows in a special series which was broadcast over Christmas.
£1.5 million grant could help develop more robust water systems
A University of Exeter expert has been awarded a five-year fellowship grant for a green engineering research aimed at developing a new approach to water management in UK cities.
Slinky science inspires African school children
A University of Exeter physicist has inspired hundreds of African school children to engage with science during a whirlwind outreach tour to Malawi.
University of Exeter appoints Chief Operating Officer
The University of Exeter has appointed Dr Claire Baines as Chief Operating Officer. She will join the University on 1 March 2013.
Double win for water research projects
Two prestigious awards have been presented to projects in which University of Exeter scientists are helping to develop groundbreaking methods to monitor the success of restoration of the South West’s upland peatlands.
Research council selects Exeter academic to lead the way
University of Exeter historian Professor Andrew Thompson has been selected as one of the new Leadership Fellows for the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).
Industry and communities unite on energy security
An expert from the University of Exeter will join energy company executives and community leaders at the Eden Project on Thursday (6th Dec) to discuss how to secure the UK’s energy needs.
FAB Test wins Best Business Innovation at the Green Energy Awards
The Green Energy Awards 2012, organised by the not-for-profit environmental organisation RegenSW, gave recognition to six companies and researchers out of a possible 130 throughout the South West.
University part of the biggest BBC Children in Need night ever
Hundreds of staff, students and local people joined the BBC at the University on Friday 16 November for the annual Children in Need broadcast.
Exeter and Fudan agree to deepen collaboration
The University of Exeter and Fudan University have signed agreements to further collaboration between the two institutions.
Scientist joins royalty and celebrity as conservation trustee
A biologist is in prestigious company after he joined a princess and environmental broadcaster David Bellamy in supporting the world’s longest-established international conservation body.
Methane from waste could power homes thanks to £4 million research
The UK could gain an edge in the race to become the most efficient converters of waste into energy when a £4million research project comes to fruition.
Inspirational Scientist wins European award for Communicating Research
A University of Exeter academic has been hailed as one of Europe’s best young researchers when she received an award in recognition of her work in making complex science easily accessible.
Exeter scientist goes from lab bench to backbench
Dr Annette Plaut from the University of Exeter is swapping a lab coat for legislation as she visits Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw at the House of Commons.
Alumni from eight decades celebrate boathouse opening
The University of Exeter’s new Boathouse was officially opened on Saturday 13 October.
Vice-Chancellor appointed new Chair of UCAS Board
Professor Sir Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Exeter, has been appointed Chair of the UCAS Board.
Exeter engineer awarded prestigious fellowship
Professor Zoran Kapelan of the University of Exeter has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from the International Water Association (IWA).
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.
Former senior army official gives personal reflections on strategic leadership in Iraq
The Director for the new Strategy and Security Institute at the University of Exeter, Lt Gen (Retd) Sir Paul Newton is the key speaker at the University’s Business Leaders Forum on Thursday 6 September.
Exeter professor's double accolade for nursing science
A University of Exeter professor has been elected President of the European Academy of Nursing Science.
Exeter lecturers awarded for excellent teaching
The Higher Education Academy (HEA) has announced that two University of Exeter lecturers have been awarded National Teaching Fellowships.
Expert takes part in Olympic symposium
A world-leading expert in health and exercise among children has been taking part in an international conference ahead of the start of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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.
Exeter physicist awarded Faraday Medal
A physicist whose University of Exeter career spans 40 years has been awarded the Faraday Medal of the Institute of Physics.
Event Exeter win 'Commercial University of the Year'
Event Exeter have won 'Commercial University of the Year' at the first College and University Business Officers Awards.
Cornwall academic awarded prize for conservation contribution
Professor Brendan Godley from the Cornwall Campus has been awarded a prestigious prize from the Zoological Society of London for his outstanding contributions to conservation science.
University academics recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours List
The enthusiasm, dedication and inspiration of two University of Exeter academics has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, announced on Saturday, June 16.
Awards for Excellence in Professional Services
The winners of the second annual Professional Services Recognising Excellence awards have been revealed.
Exeter scientist plunges school pupils into marine science
University of Exeter biologist Dr Ceri Lewis is supporting a national campaign to get marine science on the agenda of Britain’s schools.
Education expert wins influential doctoral studentship
The University of Exeter’s Professor of Education Wendy Robinson has won a prestigious doctoral studentship award from the Higher Education Academy (HEA).
Exeter researchers awarded prestigious fellowships
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has today announced the recipients of its first ever Fellowships in Manufacturing.
Exeter physicist sheds light on science with Ethiopian school children
A University of Exeter physicist has shared his love of science with nearly 600 school children in the Ethiopian capital city of Addis Ababa.
Will Katene carries the Olympic flame
University senior lecturer Will Katene carried the Olympic flame on Monday 21 May as it passed through Exeter.
£30,000 award to South West sea-life scientist
HRH The Princess Royal (Princess Anne) has presented a Whitley Award for inspirational conservation leadership to University of Exeter research fellow Joanna Alfaro Shigueto for her work to build a better future for Pacific coast wildlife and fishing communities.
Exeter professors win research prizes from the Royal Meteorological Society
Professor David Stephenson and Professor Jim Haywood in Mathematics at the University of Exeter have won prestigious research prizes from the Royal Meteorological Society.
Teaching Awards 2012 – winners announced
The winners of this year’s Exeter Students Guild Teaching Awards were announced at a glittering ceremony in the Great Hall on 3 May 2012.
University celebrates Diamond Jubilee and Forum opening
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited the University of Exeter on Wednesday 2 May 2012, as part of the Diamond Jubilee Tour.
Exeter scientist wins Rosenhain Medal
University of Exeter physicist Professor Steve Eichhorn has won the Rosenhain Medal in recognition of his distinguished achievement in materials science.
University granted bronze Athena SWAN award
Following the University’s membership of the Athena SWAN Charter which began in 2011, it was delighted this year to receive the Bronze university award, recognising that the University has a solid foundation for eliminating gender bias and developing an inclusive culture that values all staff.
Exeter expert to advise on care for children with heart problems
An expert in children’s health from the University of Exeter has been selected to join an expert steering committee that will give children born with heart problems the best possible chance in life.
University chefs win gold
A team of chefs from Campus Services have won the prestigious TUCO Chef’s Challenge award.
Teaching Awards - shortlist announced
Now in their third year, the Students Guild Teaching Awards have smashed all previous records receiving 2,021 individual nominations for 636 individual members of staff.
University wins national Employability Award
At the recent Graduate Development Awards, the University of Exeter was voted the winner of the prestigious ‘Preparation for Work’ Award (Higher Education) by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR).
Exeter professor contributes to national literacy debate
An academic from the University of Exeter’s Graduate School of Education has contributed to a national debate on how we can improve literacy among school children.
University of Exeter to join Russell Group
The University of Exeter is delighted to announce that it has accepted an invitation to join the Russell Group of leading research-led universities.
Community Legal Helpdesk takes to the streets in fundraiser
Law academics and students from the University of Exeter will take to the streets of Exeter on Friday 9 March, for a fundraising walk to support the student-led Community Legal Helpdesk based at Exeter County Court.
Graduate donation boosts University of Exeter Medical School investment to £33 million
An Exeter graduate who went on to found the world’s largest provider of clinical trials has donated £1 million to help the University of Exeter Medical School attract the brightest and best clinicians to Devon and Cornwall.
Students and locals reveal Devon’s character through story-telling
University of Exeter students, alumni and staff have contributed to a new book of short stories about Devon.
University to invest £8 million in sport
The University of Exeter has today announced plans to invest £8 million in its sports park.
Law school academic appointed to prestigious United Nations expert body
Dr Michael Addo from the University of Exeter Law School has accepted a position advising the United Nations on human rights.
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.
£10 million, teaching and research facility opens at the Cornwall Campus
A £10 million investment in innovative learning, teaching and research facilities at the Cornwall Campus has been formally opened by Professor Anne Carlisle, Vice-Chancellor of Falmouth University and Professor Mark Overton, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter.
