Student Life

As the current series of Dragons’ Den showcases some of the best (and worst) business pitches in the UK, students from the University of Exeter have been learning how to get it right.

A number of students took part in a pitching masterclass and competition in London on Wednesday (February 13), designed to teach them the dos and don’ts of pitching to investors.

The event was run by SETsquared, a partnership of the universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey, which is running a programme of activity all year to boost student entrepreneurialism.

The...

Unrequited love may be a thing of the past this Valentine’s for University of Exeter students with the help of an English literature expert.

Dr Emily Bernhard Jackson will assist the love-forlorn in the art of writing a truly romantic love letter.

In a world where the popularity of Twitter has reduced everyday conversation to a mere140 characters, it is hardly surprising that the skills needed to compose a personal letter are becoming a dying art. To address this demise, Dr Bernhard Jackson is giving a workshop on how to write a love letter. The intention is to get students...

Plans to construct a new short game practice golf area at the Sports Park on Streatham campus, have been unveiled by University of Exeter Sport.

Making use of the vacant space behind the University’s covered tennis courts; the 50m x 30m area will house two contoured, all-weather artificial greens and an eco-bunker. A 200m2 Pro-tour standard practice green will allow players to practice a full range of short game shots whilst a smaller 80m2 putting green gives golfers the ability to focus on short and medium range putts. The project, was ratified by the University last year...

Spring is kicking off with a bang this year, with the arrival of the 15th edition of Animated Exeter, running from the 10th to the 22nd February 2014. These twelve days will see Exeter buzzing with exciting and innovative screenings, workshops and exhibitions taking place all over the city. The hugely varied programme of events will appeal to people of all ages, and there is plenty for families to do together too.

This year, Animated Exeter is celebrating its new status as an international animation festival, screening competitive films from around the globe, including entries from...