Education

A medical student from Exeter has been announced a regional finalist of the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Surgical Skills competition, which for the first time this year is testing the talents of our future medical professionals over a video link using innovative lifelike replica bodyparts.

Haider Merchant is one of 40 finalists to make it through after completing a number of surgical tasks at home which were filmed on their mobile for senior surgeons to assess.

The event, which aims to find the UK and Ireland’s best undergraduate surgical talent, is...

Looking for a list of verbs that start with D? Then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got you a list of common D verbs. Yet before we get down to the list, let's talk a little bit about what a verb is.

Simply speaking, a verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being. It lets you know what the subject of a sentence is doing. The verbs (like verbs starting with D in the list below) are typically the primary words in a sentence because without them, a sentence is not complete. Having known that, just how do you identify a verb in a sentence?

Well, verbs...

Studying abroad provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to access the greatest education available, especially in today's competitive environment. Studying abroad will give you a leg up on the competition when it comes to finding the right job, and it's also one of the finest methods to refine all of your hidden talents. Exeter, known for its extraordinarily high educational standards, is a popular study destination and home to one of the world's largest foreign student groups. It provides various flexible and well-recognized courses in MBA, arts, medical, and STEM disciplines...

A new scheme to offer free instrumental lessons is being offered to all Exeter Junior School pupils entering Year 3.

Starting in September 2021, this unique pilot scheme will enable pupils to start a string instrument through weekly lessons.

Director of Music Peter Tamblyn and the junior school staff are excited to support the Exeter School String Instrument Scheme (ESSIS), as it will both support the children’s academic growth and pave the way for growing participation in orchestras and bands in future years.

“It is scientifically proven that learning a musical...