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Exeter climbs in top 20 of Guardian University Guide 2026

The University of Exeter has increased its standing in the top 20 UK universities in the Guardian University Guide 2026 .

Exeter climbed one place to 17th in the latest guide, published on Saturday 13 September.

The result that means the University of Exeter has secured a top 20 place in all three major university rankings.

Teaching excellence, student satisfaction and career prospects were among the factors used to rank universities.

Professor Lisa Roberts, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Exeter said: “We're delighted with this...

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Spencer Matthews proves a hit with Exeter locals

Chelsea's famous bad boy Spencer Matthews proved a hit with locals when he made a public appearance at Timepiece in Exeter.

Spencer, famous for starring in shows such as Made in Chelsea and The Bachelor, made his apperance as part of Timepiece's regular ' Clique Mondays'.

Crowds, of mainly female, locals and students gathered to see one of SW3's most famous stars.

Spencer, who arrived with his entourage in tow, showed what a down to earth man he is by posing with fancy dress items and helping people use their camera phones!

He continued to prove he was game...

Are women still purchasing magazines in print?

A Plymouth student is investigating whether women still purchase glossy magazines in print.

Caitlin Green, who is studying journalism at the University of St Mark and St John, is researching whether women still buy their glossy magazines in print or if they are now downloading them on devices such as Ipads and e readers.

Caitlin is urging the people of Devon to get involved with her study by completing two questionnaires.

Caitlin, who lives in Exeter, said:

“I have an IPad and read the majority of news online, but when it comes to pleasure I love to purchase...

Exeter residents invited to uncover research

The University of Exeter Students’ Guild is delighted to invite Exeter residents to its open lecture series, Research Uncovered.

The series opens on Monday 13 January 2014 when Professor David Boughey will present ‘Adventurous Capitalists and the Forging of Multinational Enterprise’.

Research Uncovered has been developed by the Students' Guild from the FRUNI scheme which invites students to nominate the best research field in which they have been lectured. Students are then called upon to vote for the lecture topics that they believe should be shared again with a wider...

University of Exeter mathematician crowned UK’s best and brightest student

A budding Mathematician from the University of Exeter has been crowned the UK’s best and brightest student after winning a prestigious national competition.

Second-year student Emily Burton, 19, saw off competition from more than 4,000 students from 149 universities nationwide to win the National Student Challenge 2013.

Her prize for winning the coveted accolade is a paid internship with leading global engineering and technology services company, Siemens.

For the competition, Emily had to take part in a variety of practical tests which included individual and group...

Student runner-up in business competition

Second year history student Matt Morley has beaten off competition from more than 160 businesses to reach the final stage of the Born Global business competition and has been awarded second place with his company, TickBox.

The competition operated by Business West seeks out entrepreneurs of the South West to compete for expert international advice, business support and a cash prize to boost their business plan.

During local elections in 2013 Matt identified improvements that could be made to improve the voter experience and set about designing TickBox; a digital platform to...

'Holidays are coming'

The iconic Coca Cola Christmas truck will be back in Exeter on Sunday 15th December.

The vehicle, which gives everyone that festive feeling, is back in Devon after Exeter was uncovered as a 'Kindness Hotspot'.

Coca Cola have uncovered ' Kindess Hotspots' across the UK, where in certain cities and towns across Great Britain people have been going above and beyond to bring joy to others, and Exeter is one of them!

Exeter City Manager, John Harvey, said:

"I'm not surprised Exeter has been uncovered as a Kindness Hotspot. Exeter is a tolerant and considerate...

St James' Park packed for Christmas carols

This Monday (9th December) saw a wonderfully festive celebration in St James' Park.

It promised to be one of the UK’s biggest carol services, transforming the home of Exeter’s football club into a hub of festive cheer.

The stadium filled up in a matter of minutes, as more than 3,500 locals and students flocked to sing a selection of traditional carols and hear about the meaning of Christmas. It was a real joy to see so many people, of all ages, wrapped up and enjoying themselves (and the free mince pies)!

The concert marked the 10th anniversary of the Evangelical...

Cap on student recruitment lifted for all universities

The Chancellor has announced that all limits on university recruitment will be lifted in 2015. This unexpected decision means that universities will be allowed to recruit as many students as they want to.

Describing it as an “arbitrary cap on aspiration”, George Osborne announced that an extra 30,000 places at English universities will be created in 2014-15. The following year, the current cap on student numbers will be abolished entirely. He told the Commons that: “it makes no sense that we have a lower proportion of people going to university than the United States, let alone...

Christmas Craft Fair on campus

The students and staff of Exeter University will be putting on their annual Christmas craft fair tomorrow (Friday 6th December) in the Forum building, from 12-4pm.

Come along and support your friends, colleagues, staff and the university in their largest event so far. Music and food and a Farmer's Market will be on-site too!

Exhibitors include:

- Mehndi~B - a freelance henna artist who specialises in the application of beautiful, traditional designs as well as the supply of henna starter kits.

- Stunning individual paintings and images produced by Jo Thomas...

Guild-University partnership recognised by Higher Education Academy

The strong working partnership that exists between the Students’ Guild and the University of Exeter has been recognised by the Higher Education Academy (HEA).

In 2013 the HEA launched its first round of Partnership Awards to celebrate successful partnership working in UK higher education. The strong links between the Guild and University have been highly commended by HEA in the category jointly awarded by the National Union of Students: Joint Students’ Union and Institution Partnership.

A nomination was submitted to the awards scheme by VP Academic Affairs Alex Louch and...

Student Life

Exeter climbs in top 20 of Guardian University Guide 2026

Spencer Matthews proves a hit with Exeter locals

Are women still purchasing magazines in print?

Exeter residents invited to uncover research

University of Exeter mathematician crowned UK’s best and brightest student

Student runner-up in business competition

'Holidays are coming'

St James' Park packed for Christmas carols

Cap on student recruitment lifted for all universities

Christmas Craft Fair on campus

Guild-University partnership recognised by Higher Education Academy

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