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New Study Highlights Surprising Factor Affecting Student Success: Noise

As students across the country begin to consider which university they want to attend, a new study has emerged that offers a surprising new consideration: noise. This study compared average noise environments in leading student cities, allowing students to consider how this crucial element affects them.

With noise itself able to disrupt sleep, concentration, and mood, students must consider noise levels in their chosen area, at least when selecting their accommodation. Here are the key findings:

The Impact of Noise

The study, conducted and released by aparto , a student...

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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...

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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...

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Exeter’s increasingly stressed and anxious students risking mental health with lack of sleep, as almost one in five admit to using alcohol as a sleep aid

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/18/2020 - 10:58am

New research released today has found that students in Exeter are struggling with sleep, leaving a significant impact on their mental health with over a quarter (27%) admitting to using alcohol to help them rest.

The research, which has looking at student sleep across the UK, has found that university students are facing unprecedented sleep problems which are having a serious impact on their health- with over half (51%) citing stress or anxiety leaving them unable to sleep. As universities around the country are closed due to Covid-19, leaving students feeling particularly...

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It’s ‘Virtually’ the Devon School Games

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/17/2020 - 3:46pm

Despite the Coronavirus restrictions, Devon’s schoolchildren will still be able to take part in the popular School Games this year. In fact, it’s ‘virtually’ the same as normal!

Active Devon, working with partners, is launching the ‘Virtual’ games which get underway with a Walk, Jog, Run challenge starting on Monday May 18th. Primary School pupils will have 20, 30 and 40 mile targets, while those in Secondary Schools will aim for 40, 60 and 80 miles. All those taking part will be able to compete at home, in the garden, or by adhering to social distancing rules and using safe open...

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University academic announced as Patron of Exeter College 

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Wed, 05/13/2020 - 10:55am

University of Exeter Vice Chancellor Sir Steve Smith has been announced as a Patron of Exeter College, becoming just the second person to be awarded the prestigious title.

Exeter College awards patronages in recognition of exceptional achievements of distinguished friends of the College and Sir Steve joins renowned Chef Michael Caines MBE in receiving the honour.

Sir Steve has been instrumental in shaping the education landscape within Exeter and the wider region. Together, the University of Exeter and Exeter College are co-sponsors of both the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust...

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Exeter Chiefs women’s side boosts Exeter College Rugby Academy

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Thu, 05/07/2020 - 11:57am

Exeter College’s Ofsted Outstanding offer to the region’s top young rugby talent received a huge boost with the news that Exeter Chiefs’ newly launched professional women’s side received approval to join the Tyrrell’s Premier 15s League.

The agreement to join the league rubber stamps the launch of Exeter Chiefs’ women’s team and provides fresh impetus to Women’s Rugby Academy at Exeter College.

Exeter College has been offering the Women’s Rugby Academy education provision in partnership with Exeter Chiefs for three years, with students given the chance to pursue a career in...

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7 reasons to choose professional essay writing service

After school, many students believe everything will change for the better. You will be able to select from the subjects in your college curriculum, hoping there will be more time for friends and hobbies. But after a couple of months in college or university, you realize that you lack time and energy catastrophically. At this point, you dream of a time-turner used by Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter series.

Because of countless essays, tons of literature, and endless exams, students address professional services. Read further to discover the advantages of ordering an essay...

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Exeter College links up with Food4Heroes to provide meals for NHS staff 

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Thu, 04/23/2020 - 10:57am

Exeter College has offered its state-of-the-art industrial kitchen facilities to Food4Heroes; a charity that provides free nutritious meals to frontline NHS staff during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The College’s @34 training kitchens will now be in use providing nutritionally balanced, free meals to NHS staff. These meals will include a vegetarian and a meat option and allergens will be listed on the dishes provided. Meals will be distributed to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital in microwavable containers for NHS staff to take.

Food4Heroes launched in response to the...

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PPE4Exeter Campaign Raises over £3,000 of £26,000 target in first weekend

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Thu, 04/23/2020 - 10:31am

A grassroots community project has raised an incredible £3000 in aid of their production of vital Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for community-based health and care workers in their first weekend. They are hoping to continue raising around £1000 a day to keep up with the demand for face shields in the local community.

The PPE4Exeter project was launched last week in order to raise money for the materials needed to produce face shields for use by vital community services during the Coronavirus crisis. To date they have distributed over 1200 face shields to a variety of staff...

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3 things to know if you’re going to a university in the US

An ever-increasing number of foreign students participate in study abroad programs for academic credit. Studying abroad is by far one of the most beneficial experiences. It offers the opportunity to see the world and to try a different style of education. It’s possible to transfer from a foreign university to a US university without losing previous academic credit or, worse, starting all over. If you’re transferring to a university in the USA to complete your final year, some congratulations are in order. You couldn’t have made a better decision. Before you leave to study abroad, there...

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