Education

The Exeter College fine dining restaurant, @Thirty-Four has been named, for the second time in three years, as the AA College Restaurant of the Year. This is the highest accolade a college restaurant can achieve and is a testament to the hard work of the students and staff who work there.

Hosted by TV presenter Vernon Kay, the AA Hospitality Awards 2025 was held at Grosvenor House in London on 22 September 2025.

Paul Hobden, Managing Director of People 1st International , commented: “Congratulations to Exeter College on this incredible achievement.

"All three...

The education sector is undergoing a profound transformation. As institutions face growing learner numbers, changing delivery models, and rising expectations for accessibility and performance, the need for scalable online solutions has become not just a preference but an operational imperative. Understanding why scalability matters is key to shaping an education system that is resilient, inclusive, and future-ready.

Student populations are expanding globally, placing pressure on institutions to deliver learning and assessment at scale. Traditional models,...

Live music fans are set for another celebration of amazing entertainment in the Devon countryside as TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham confirms its return for 2026.

Following its debut outing at the historic country estate this July, which saw headline performances from Duran Duran and Basement Jaxx, Live Nation’s Cuffe and Taylor are now planning for a bigger and better event next summer with plans to unveil the first 2026 headliner in the coming weeks.

Cuffe and Taylor have already invested heavily in the venue’s infrastructure, redesigning the site and introducing a...

Exeter College and Petroc have today launched a public consultation on a proposed merger that would see two Devon colleges come together to form a new College Group.

If approved, the new organisation, the Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC), would serve more than 16,000 learners across Devon, employ nearly 2,000 staff and have a combined turnover exceeding £100 million.

The proposal is a voluntary merger, with neither college in any form of intervention. By combining their resources and expertise, the Colleges aim to create a stronger, more resilient group with...