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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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John Lewis calls for applicants to graduate scheme

Retailer John Lewis is urging final year students and graduates not to miss the deadline for its 2014 graduate scheme. The scheme closes to applications on 1st December 2013.

The graduate scheme offers jobs in one of five specialities; Retail Management, Buying, Merchandising, Corporate Finance and a brand new Technology Scheme.

The graduate programmes will set graduates on a fast-track career development programme to give them the skills required to progress to John Lewis’ most senior roles. Successful applicants will be constantly challenged by working in a variety of...

Students' Guild appoints new chief executive

The Students’ Guild is delighted to announce that Tracy Costello has been appointed as our new Chief Executive.

The decision to appoint Tracy follows a rigorous application and interview process. We were fortunate to have a strong field of candidates and are excited to welcome Tracy to the role.

Tracy joined the Students’ Guild in 2005 from Littlewoods Retail, taking up the newly created post of Commercial Development Manager. Responsible for overseeing the Guild’s trading outlets, Tracy quickly implemented a number of strategic changes that transformed the service delivery...

Gabrielle Aplin comes to Exeter

She sent shivers down the UK’s spine with her version of ‘The Power of Love’ and set the charts a light with her single ‘Please don’t say you love me’, and now Gabrielle Aplin is set to get the people of Exeter singing and dancing as she performs at the Great Hall on Monday 18th November.

Gabrielle has seen continuous success since she took part in that famous John Lewis advert.

The ‘Home’ singer is performing in Exeter as part of her extensive UK headline tour. As well as her tour plans, a fourth single has recently been released from her No.2 charting debut album ‘English...

South Dartmoor students perform soundtrack for new Dartmoor film

Three Devon students have recorded a unique piece of music to accompany a new film about Dartmoor National Park.

The collaboration for this original work was between National Park Authority member of staff Sarah Oxton, South Dartmoor Community College students and Head of Music at South Dartmoor, Rachel Lewis.

The composition, conducted by Rachel Lewis, features Howard Ellacott (17) from Buckfastleigh, on flute, Stan Carrodus (17) from Ashburton, on piano and Esther Beyer (16) from Liverton, on the harp.

The piece was recorded at The Music Mill in Newton Abbot....

Pioneering Green Unit Launches in Exeter

Exeter communities are set to benefit from an initiative by the University of Exeter Students’ Guild using a £300,000 funding boost from the NUS (National Union of Students) Student Green Fund project.

The Students’ Green Unit was formally launched at the University of Exeter’s Forum Building on Streatham campus on Friday 25 October with representatives in attendance from diverse organisations such as the Met Office, Exeter City Council, Devon County Council and the RSPB.

The Students’ Green Unit will provide a framework for students to develop and lead sustainability...

Exeter Students Competing in Npower's Future Leaders Challenge

A group of Exeter University students are taking part in the prestigious Npower’s future leaders challenge, which sees those teams involved setting up a project to promote sustainable living in their local community.

The successful team will win a trip to the Brazilian Amazon, spending 10 days helping tribes people set up solar panels. As part of the Npower’s future leaders challenge students Sophie Walton, Flo Taylor, Catriona Patterson, and Harriet Miller have created the Exeter Style Cycle, an online shopping clothes swapping forum.

As students themselves, the girls...

Exeter University Student named as Institute of Directors' Student of the Year

Selin Yigitbasi has been tipped as a name to watch after being named Student of the Year in the Institute of Directors 2013 Directors Awards. The award recognises promising students who have demonstrated qualities that can lead them to becoming the directors of the future.

Selin, aged 21, studied BA Business and Management at the University of Exeter, with proficiency in French. Since 2011, she has undertaken a variety of internships in companies such as Coca-Cola Company, Tuborg Brewing and Malting Ltd, Brand Finance, and blur Group. She also worked as a freelance designer for...

Local Exeter Lads Signed to SONY

For a long time now Devon has produced a number of stars, including Rosie Huntington-Whitely and Joss Stone. Another success has been added to the list with the news that band WME have secured a much sought after publishing deal with Sony BMG Chrysalis.

WME, which stands for We Make Everything, are a unique musical collaboration that produces all of their material from scratch. The band focuses on creating demo references for major artist placements. We Make Everything consists of Exeter’s own Stephen Chase and Luton-based Guy Furious and Tom Smith. As well as their amazing...

Why Students Should Get Involved in the Local Community?

It is very easy as an Exeter student to forget about the outside world. Campus-based, we can end up spending literally all day on campus pretending to do work in the library and drinking in the Ram, having little to no interactions with any outside beings. Even the news can seem a little unreal as Exeter turns into our own little oasis, protected by a barrier from the outside. Earthquake in Thailand? The stuff of movies. Fluctuations in the exchange rate? Just words in a textbook. A local fundraiser for the retirement home? Barely registers on our radar.

However it’s not that hard...

Thousands descend on Princesshay’s Student Lock In

Princesshay Shopping Centre welcomed thousands of new and returning students to its annual ‘Student Lock In’ event on Wednesday 2 October. Over 3,600 students descended on the Student Lock In between 6.30pm – 9pm, with 30 retailers and restaurants offering discounts of up to 25% to students.

Nichola Mann, schuh store manager said: “The Student Lock In is a fantastic event; it’s one of the highlights of our retail year at schuh. The discounts offered throughout the event ensure footfall remains high and raises the awareness of the store while also encouraging students to come back...

Student Life

Exeter climbs in top 20 of Guardian University Guide 2026

John Lewis calls for applicants to graduate scheme

Students' Guild appoints new chief executive

Gabrielle Aplin comes to Exeter

South Dartmoor students perform soundtrack for new Dartmoor film

Pioneering Green Unit Launches in Exeter

Exeter Students Competing in Npower's Future Leaders Challenge

Exeter University Student named as Institute of Directors' Student of the Year

Local Exeter Lads Signed to SONY

Why Students Should Get Involved in the Local Community?

Thousands descend on Princesshay’s Student Lock In

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