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Parents in Exeter rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Defending alternative education and parental rights

Parents rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Defending alternative education and parental rights #ChildrensWellbeingBill Parents are set to gather on 8th March 2025 in Bedford Street, Exeter (and major cities across England, including London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham). This coordinated rally aims to protest the proposed bill. This deeply concerning piece of legislation threatens educational freedoms and prioritises data collection over children's actual well-being.

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (CWSB) is being presented as a...

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Five Tips to Effectively Learn From Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed life as we knew it. Everything seems to have come to a halt, including physical classes. In response to the COVID-19, most universities and colleges have closed up and are holding online classes. While this is a great move on the institutions' part, you may be finding it difficult to utilize the resources provided for you fully.

Why? There are so many distractions! How do you ensure that you're able to effectively learn instead of watching TV all day, browsing your social media, or playing with the pet? Here are five effective tips on how you...

'Living prospectus week' allows future students to experience University of Exeter virtually

Potential university students unable to tour universities to make decisions about their future are flocking online to innovative “virtual prospectuses”, lectures and advice sessions.

University of Exeter staff who work with pupils around the country to encourage them to go on to higher education are embracing technology to provide extensive and open access online content while schools and campuses are closed.

This week is the University of Exeter’s second “living prospectus week”, where people can speak to current students on Facebook about their experiences and see...

How to plan your LSAT study schedule

If you are serious about law school, then you are already aware of how big an undertaking LSAT is. On an average, students put in at least 3 to 6 months to prepare for the LSAT . It might take longer, depending on your lifestyle and other commitments.

No matter the time frame, you need to have a study schedule to guide your preparation. With ample time, you can lower stress levels and add some slack in your plan for when life gets in your way.

A long-term LSAT prep is like a marathon; you have to build habits and be consistent to be on track. Here is our guide on how to...

Exeter College runners up in coveted National Award for Employer Engagement

Exeter College has been recognised with a top four shortlisting for the Association of College’s award for Employer Engagement.

The Association of Colleges (AoC) celebrated top further education across the UK at its virtual Beacon Awards ceremony, and the College’s commitment to proactively working with employers for the mutual benefit of all saw them shortlisted for the coveted prize in Employer Engagement.

The Beacon Awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious awards within the education sector, given the rigour and robustness of the assessment.

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3 things to consider before choosing your major

Congratulations on entering a new stage in your life: your career education! Have you decided on a major yet? There are thousands to choose from, and each college or university program will have a different offer. This decision will determine what classes you take, who you take them with and what jobs you will be qualified for once you graduate.

This can get quite overwhelming, but the good news is that it’s a process and not a single event. You’ll talk to your parents, academic advisors, graduates and attend events where you can speak with representatives from various...

Practice Tests: The best training option for your DP-200 Microsoft exam

What do you know about Microsoft Azure? It is a cloud computing service that lets you create, test, implement, and manage applications through data centers managed by Microsoft. Its versatility makes it very useful for organizations and individuals that deal with large scale projects.

Most likely, you know that Microsoft not only provides products and services but also offers certifications that can prove one's skills in using them. In this post, we will be talking more about one such credential that deals with Azure technology.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer...

Medical Imaging students graduate early online to support NHS with COVID-19

Medical Imaging students from the University of Exeter Medical School who opted to graduate early had an online ceremony to qualify as diagnostic radiographers during the COVID-19 crisis.

32 final year Medical Imaging students joined the online graduation, some even fashioned home-made mortarboards and gowns, to celebrate their graduation on the virtual platform with peers and lecturers.

By graduating early, students will be able to relieve pressure on other more experienced colleagues currently working in the fight against COVID-19, starting their jobs in health trusts...

Special relationship gets Maddy and Megan through coronavirus crisis

Two University of Exeter students Maddy and Megan have forged a special relationship that has kept Seattle resident Maddy safe and well at Megan’s UK home during the global coronavirus crisis.

In an extraordinary act of friendship and generosity, Megan invited fellow student and US resident Maddy to stay in her family home until the peak of the coronavirus crisis was over and she could once more travel home to Seattle.

Maddy and Megan met at the University of Exeter in South-West England, a beautiful corner of the UK that has experienced lower coronavirus cases than many...

Three Exeter School pupils win places with National Youth Theatre

Exeter School is proud to announce that three pupils have been offered membership to the National Youth Theatre.

Upper Fifth Former (Year 11) pupil Harriet Bridgwater and Lower Sixth (Year 12) pupils Stephanie Seedhouse and Emma Bates have all been offered places with the sought after theatre company.

Every year over 6,000 young people audition for places which are limited to between 600-700.

This year, for the first time, Exeter School hosted a day of workshops and individual auditions, arranged by Head of Drama James Brough.

He said it was a huge...

Military honours for Exeter School alumnae

Congratulations to alumnae Elizabeth Godwin (2013) and Lucy Swiggs (2014) who have both recently commissioned from Sandhurst Military Academy. Senior Under Officer Elizabeth was awarded the Sword of Honour and commissions into The Household Cavalry Regiment, making history as the first woman to do so since the regiment was formed in 1660. Second Lieutenant Lucy commissions into the 47 Regiment within the Royal Artillery and will be going to Cyprus in July. Elizabeth follows in the footsteps of Nat Newman (2006 - 2013) who also received the Sword of Honour. She said she was deeply grateful...

Student Life

Defending alternative education and parental rights

Five Tips to Effectively Learn From Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic

'Living prospectus week' allows future students to experience University of Exeter virtually

How to plan your LSAT study schedule

Exeter College runners up in coveted National Award for Employer Engagement

3 things to consider before choosing your major

Practice Tests: The best training option for your DP-200 Microsoft exam

Medical Imaging students graduate early online to support NHS with COVID-19

Special relationship gets Maddy and Megan through coronavirus crisis

Three Exeter School pupils win places with National Youth Theatre

Military honours for Exeter School alumnae

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