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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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Thanksgiving celebrations on Streatham Campus

The University of Exeter is holding a range of activties tomorrow to celebrate American Thanksgiving.

Celebrations will include a traditonal Thanksgiving lunch for staff and students and a 'touch' American football game on the piazza (supported by the University's cheerleaders).

There will also be an all-American themed harvest festival eating area where a traditional two course Thanksgiving feast of roast turkey or nut roast with gravy, creamed potato, buttered sweet corn and other vegetables, followed by pumpkin pie or American cheesecake, will be available....

Nearly a third of Exeter students are privately educated

Recent research done by The Sutton Trust reveals that 28% of students at Exeter University are privately educated.

While investigating the education gap between poor and privileged students at English universities, the Trust found that, unsurprisingly, Oxford and Cambridge had the highest percentage of privately educated students, with 46.6% and 42.7% respectively.

This contrasts with London's South Bank University, which came last in the listing. Nearly a quarter of the students there received free school meals at school, compared with a tiny 1% at Exeter. This suggests...

South West Water suggests potential price rise

The Government has spoken out against a potential rise in South West Water's bills that could see over £20 being added to students' water bills.

The current average water charge in the South West is already £111-£499 above the national average, despite a £50 Government subsidy for customers in the region.

Owen Paterson, the Environment Secretary, recently wrote to all UK water companies to ensure that they keep aware of any increases in prices.

The Water Minister Dan Rogerson MP, whose constituency is in North Cornwall has urged Ofwat, the regulatory body for...

Adam Isaac helps Barnstaple get festive

Exeter singing star Adam Isaac helped the people of Barnstaple begin their festive celebrations by performing at their Christmas lights switch on.

Adam, who was mentored by Sir Tom Jones in the 2012 series of The Voice, performed material from his own album Train Tracks and also covered tracks by artists such as Lenny Kravitz and Eurythmics. Girl band Stooshe and Britain’s Got Talent stars The Luminites also performed.

Adam will next be performing at Timepiece on Saturday 30th November. Please visit Timepiece at Little Castle Street for more information.

Exeter entrepreneurs to feature in technology showcase

Student entrepreneurs are hoping to take London by storm at the Accelerating Growth Showcase, being held in London on 27 November to celebrate the 10th anniversary of university enterprise partnership, SETsquared.

CoLinked, the app development company founded by four University of Exeter students who won the 2013 Microsoft Imagine Cup, will be showcasing their latest product at the event. Photo sharing app FlickPic follows their first release, SoundSYNK, and allows users to send images to multiple mobile devices with the flick of a wrist.

CoLinked was formed at a regional...

'Nine Black Alps' and 'Then Thickens' come to Cavern

On 28 November the Cavern Cub will see two exciting new bands playing in one night. Both 'Nine Black Alps', a grunge-rocker group, and their supporting act, 'Then Thickens', have new singles coming out on 2 December produced by Leeds-based label 'Hatch Records'.

'Nine Black Alps' will coincide their new single with a short run of live dates in November, heading to Exeter, Manchester and London, among other venues. The song marks the first release for new Leeds-based record label, 'Hatch Records', which has emerged from the demise earlier this year of the influential and underground...

The Correspondents' Phoenix gig

On 30th November, the Phoenix Theatre in Exeter is hosting a night of 'Beatz and Bobz' with four bands and DJ sets playing, including the up-and-coming 'The Correspondents'. This eccentric DJ and Producer duo have a newly-released single called “Fear and Delight”, which is out on December 9th.

The “Fear and Delight” video is available on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABS-mlep5rY

The lead single is taken from their forthcoming album “Puppet Loosely Strung”, out in March 2014.

Mr Bruce and Chucks find it difficult to explain exactly what kind of music they make....

Mock The Week star is coming to Exeter

She has starred in Mock the Week and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and now comedy star Ava Vidal is heading to The Exeter Phoenix as part of her He’s Not a Keeper show.

The show, taking place on 15th December, aims to expose all those tell tell signs that mean He’s Not a Keeper.

He’s Not a Keeper is based on Ava’s own experiences and those shared with her by women and men across The UK.

Ava Vidal believes the show appeals to both men and women alike. She said:

“I’d say it’s good for everyone really. A lot of women enjoy it because it’s based on women....

Protests against privatisation of Student Loans Company

A ‘National Day of Action’, coordinated by the Student Assembly Against Austerity group (SAAA), is taking place today (20th November 2013) on university campuses all over the country. This comes as a response to Government plans to privatise the Student Loans Company by 2015. In June of this year, in fact, the Government announced their aim to raise £15 billion from the sale of public assets by 2020. Hundreds of students and graduates from 26 campuses all over the country will take part in peaceful action against the sell-off, with activities including ‘debt obstacle courses’, banner drops...

Devon clothing brand celebrates success

Two Devon students are celebrating six successful months of their clothing brand Elsie & Arthur.

Having launched the business in May, the two are now reaping the rewards of their hard work.

Jack Williams, 21, and Allie Lawson, 20, both studying at university in Cardiff, were awarded a launcher loan from School For Startups, founded by ex-Dragons’ Den investor Doug Richards.

“Living in the countryside, we understand our target market,” said Jack, a Business Studies student at Cardiff Metroplitan University. “From the beginning we had in mind the type of items...

Student Life

Exeter climbs in top 20 of Guardian University Guide 2026

Thanksgiving celebrations on Streatham Campus

Nearly a third of Exeter students are privately educated

South West Water suggests potential price rise

Adam Isaac helps Barnstaple get festive

Exeter entrepreneurs to feature in technology showcase

'Nine Black Alps' and 'Then Thickens' come to Cavern

The Correspondents' Phoenix gig

Mock The Week star is coming to Exeter

Protests against privatisation of Student Loans Company

Devon clothing brand celebrates success

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