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Parents in Exeter rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Defending alternative education and parental rights

Parents rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Defending alternative education and parental rights #ChildrensWellbeingBill Parents are set to gather on 8th March 2025 in Bedford Street, Exeter (and major cities across England, including London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham). This coordinated rally aims to protest the proposed bill. This deeply concerning piece of legislation threatens educational freedoms and prioritises data collection over children's actual well-being.

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (CWSB) is being presented as a...

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College students join university Rector in 700th anniversary walk

Today a handful of students kindly gave up a day of their summer holidays by taking part in the 700th anniversary walk, which covers routes once walked by original Exeter College Students.

Students from the college’s Reach Academy for gifted and talented students join the University of Oxford’s Exeter College Rector, Frances Cairncross on the celebratory walk.

Exeter College, Oxford, was founded in 1314 by Walter de Stapeldon, Bishop of Exeter, and its early students came mainly from Devon and Cornwall. As Bishop of Exeter, Walter de Stapeldon contributed liberally to...

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UK universities partnership deemed the best in Europe at fostering start-ups

SET squared, a company that is partnered with several outstanding universities (such as Exeter University) and which supports the growth and success of new business ventures, has come Joint first in Europe at successfully incubating businesses, an independent survey has revealed.

The University Business Incubator (UBI) Index has listed the SETsquared incubator as the best in Europe, alongside jointly-placed NDRC LaunchPad in the Republic of Ireland. The ranking puts SETsquared fourth in the world, and joint first outside of the US.

SET squared, which have partnerships with...

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Gorilla gets in on graduation at University of Exeter

Everyone wants to get in on the graduation festivities at Exeter– even the animals! The University of Exeter’s resident gorilla, currently based in the Forum, is the result of a competition in which students were set the task of designing their very own Great Gorilla.

More than 70 fun and innovative entries were put forward and the winning design was Meriel Royal’s globetrotting Gorilla. Meriel, a third year English undergraduate, was inspired by the idea of the Gorilla making stops around the world and collecting stamps of other endangered animals, before finally arriving in Devon...

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What is TEEN Beauty?

Let's face it—teens are overwhelmed with pressure by mates, classmates and themselves to look like unrealistic representations of people who should not be role models. Whether they are trying to copycat the makeup look of a reality show sexpot or watching the most recent video of their favourite pop star's lyrical exploration about sex, many teens are just following the crowd—and looking much older than they should. Many teens and adults alike don't realise that these celebrity 'ideals' of beauty go through hours upon hours of skin treatments, skincare, hair and...

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Could University of Exeter students be the Bannatynes and Bransons of the future?

Student entrepreneurs from the University of Exeter are set to be honoured at an event in Bristol on 6 June. Students from Exeter have been shortlisted in each of the categories of the SETsquared student enterprise awards. These aim to showcase the achievements of students and graduates from universities across the south, as well as the mentors, champions and initiatives that have helped them thrive.

They include:

Edward Noel – Student Enterprise Champion

David Solomides – Business Mentor

From the Dragon’s Mouth with Dragon Doug Richards – Best Student...

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Exeter academic wants volunteers to get muddy for research!

A University of Exeter student is currently in search of music festival volunteers for ESRC funded PhD research.

There is little research into the multi-million pound festival sector, and this PhD study aims to change to that. The South West has a reputation for holding excellent and varied music festivals, each of which contributes to the local economy and tourist trade. University of Exeter student Dee Clayton, is aiming to understand the contribution of volunteers and create a picture of how festivals can use volunteers more effectively.

Dee wants music festival...

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Students snap up luxury pads in Southernhay

Demand for luxury student accommodation in Exeter has gone through the roof following the release of the first phase of a high-end, multi-million-pound development located in the heart of the city.

Dean Clarke Lofts, located in the former Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, initially released 10 lofts on Saturday 16 March, but the accommodation – which includes features such as mezzanine-level double bedrooms, high-speed broadband and designer kitchens – proved so popular among both UK and overseas University of Exeter students, that a second phase of studios has been released ahead...

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British Council selects Exeter student to represent UK education in China

A politics student from the University of Exeter has been selected by the British Council to be an ambassador for UK education in China at a special forum promoting the benefits of international experience.

Sabrina Borgatti was successful in winning one of eight places available to UK students in what was an extremely tough competition.

After an initial screening of applications, a panel of judges composed of leaders in business, education and government from Beijing selected Sabrina for showing a high level of understanding of the issues surrounding international education...

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University of Exeter students gear up for world’s largest student motorsport competition

Engineering students from the University of Exeter are, for the first time, gearing up for a UK competition which will pit their engineering skills against 149 teams from 32 different countries. The Exeter students will today unveil the racing car that will compete in Formula Student - an international motorsport competition run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The car will be revealed by the team at a public launch event at the University.

University teams from across the world are challenged to design, build and race a single seat racing car from scratch in one year –...

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Exeter student shortlisted for national award

Local student Lazlo Beesley from DCET Training has beat off stiff competition from electrical apprentices across the region and will be competing at the national final of the Sparks Apprentice Electrician of the year competition. The award, which is sponsored by leading trade supplier, Electricfix champions apprentices to showcase their new skills and commitment to the industry. To get through to the final, Lazlo had to compete against other local apprentices and undertake a series of timed practical tasks in front of a panel of experts. Lazlo said: “I was delighted to have won my regional...

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