Impact stories 2016

Donor impact

Trevor and Dominica Yang One Planet MBA Bursary

Prior to starting her studies, Erin worked as a Fraud Investigator in China and began saving for her MBA. Through the generous support of Trevor and Dominica Yang, Erin has been able to travel from her home in Shenzhen, China to Exeter and can concentrate on her studies without any financial concerns.

Changing Lives:

Lucy Palmer
Lucy Ashton
Madeline Meacher

Your support nurtures individual talent and potential. Finding sufficient support to pursue academic development, career aspirations and high level academic research can be exceptionally difficult, for students at Exeter this has been made possible; thanks to you. Each has their own inspiring and motivating story.

School Alumni support provides major boost in women's cricket

The generous support of Exeter alumni Professor Jenny Harrow (Politics, 1968) and Stephen Harrow (History, 1967) is providing a major boost to women’s cricket in the region.

Jackson-Grime-Davies prize awarded to top Natural Sciences BSc student

A special event was held by the University’s Astronomy Department to recognise the generosity of two former Exeter Physics students whose support contributed towards the newly refurbished Astronomy Observatory.

A Lasting Legacy

The memory of Philip Booth, a committed and generous supporter of the University is continuing thanks to his decision to bequeath a legacy to the University of Exeter in 2015.

Santander Universities UK and Exeter Celebrate Milestone

Simon Bray, Director of Santander Universities UK visited the University in June to meet staff and students who have benefited from the organisation’s extraordinary support.

University celebrates local author

A celebratory event was held by the University’s Special Collections Department to recognise the impact and generosity of the Ronald Duncan Literary Foundation and to thank trustees of the Foundation for their wide-ranging support.

Volunteer impact

Alumni Volunteering hits a new high at the Business School

Exeter alumni have given more than 1,000 volunteering hours to support the Business School and its students throughout the last year, with volunteers supporting more activities than ever before, both in the UK and internationally.

Alumni mentors build student confidence and employability

2015 was another hugely successful year for the Career Mentor Scheme, with more than 430 partnerships between mentors and students.