Student Life

Children from two South Devon primary schools celebrated World Space Week by designing and building space vehicles at a special day organised by South Devon University Technical College.

More than 20 Year Six pupils from Decoy Community Primary School and Landscove C of E Primary School were invited to a day packed full of fun activities as South Devon UTC hosted the hands-on day to promote science and engineering.

Pupils learnt exactly what engineering was and what type of engineer they might consider being in the future. Children took part in activities including a...

An Exeter School pupil has been awarded a sought-after Arkwright Engineering Scholarship that identifies him as one of the country's future leaders in engineering and related areas of design.

Lower Sixth Former Tom Wright is the eighth pupil in eight years to receive the prestigious scholarship, following in the footsteps of seven alumni including his older brother Sebastian.

The renowned Arkwright Engineering Scholarships provide pupils with a £600 financial award to enhance their A Level studies and a range of activities to increase their understanding and experience of...

Primary schools in Devon have joined thousands of UK children to take part in a whale sized schools project throughout October.

ORCA, a leading UK marine conservation charity, is launching its first ever Whale Education Month to coincide with World Animal Day on the October 4th. The new marine conservation scheme aims to inspire pupils about the wonders of whales and dolphins, pointing out that a third of all whale and dolphin species can be found in European waters and many around the coast of Britain. The charity’s expert conservationists have produced free resources for teachers...

An Exeter School pupil has been highly commended in a prestigious University of Cambridge essay competition.

Upper Sixth Former Hattie Milner reached the top ten in the Cambridge Butler Politics & International Relations competition for her essay on 'Why is it so difficult to combat climate change?'

The R.A Butler Prize is a national essay competition run by Trinity College Cambridge and Cambridge University's Department of Politics and International Studies, open to Year 12 pupils.

The prize's objectives are twofold: to encourage pupils with an interest in...