The University of Exeter is seeking local peoples’ thoughts on plans for a new research and teaching facility designed to address some of the most pressing issues facing society today.
Located on the Streatham Campus, the new North Park building will provide state of the art facilities to inspire future learning and support the University’s ambitions to be a leading global institution.
Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar at the University of Exeter, said: “We are making a significant investment in research and teaching in Exeter. This new facility will allow us to secure our future...
South West holidaymakers looking to fly from Exeter Airport have even more choice for sunshine destinations in Summer 2020.
The return of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands with TUI, and now twice weekly flights to the Greek Islands of Corfu and Zante, and Antalya on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, are among more than 35 international and domestic routes available from Exeter Airport.
And Ryanair has confirmed that flights to Malta, Malaga and Alicante will operate year-round, bringing even more choice for holidaymakers across the South West whatever the time of year.
An Exeter scientist has been nominated for a climate communication award – alongside environmental activist Greta Thunberg.
Professor Richard Betts, of the University of Exeter and the Met Office Hadley Centre, is on Climate Outreach’s shortlist for the Climate Communicator of the Year Award.
The three-strong list also contains activists Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, from the Marshall Islands, and Aka Niviâna, from Greenland, who are jointly nominated for the way they have connected the experiences of two communities experiencing climate change.
GripHero Ltd, the developer of the patented and world’s only fuel nozzle-mounted, anti-static hand-protection dispensers, has been shortlisted for two awards at the prestigious Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (APEA) 2019 Awards, which honour the latest products and most innovative services available on the forecourt and in the petroleum market.
Its shortlisting in the Environmental Protection and Improvement award category, as well as in the Innovation award category, is a huge achievement for the Devon-based business, which launched its revolutionary new...
Now with the elections in the UK just months away, everybody has a political side to take. While some may hope that Boris Johnson’s poker face may help win negotiate independence from the EU in the coming months, others may not be too sure about Jeremy Corbyn’s commitment to the ordinary class of Britain. Regardless of what your political opinion may be and whom you think will win the elections, the question is are you willing to wager on it?
In recent years it has become possible for people to bet on political outcomes similar to betting at the races. Today not only can you bet on...
Volunteers will be trained to help review, manage, protect and enhance the heritage assets in their conservation area, such as buildings, monuments and landscapes. These assets are an irreplaceable resource, which have helped to give East Devon towns and villages their distinctive character and add to the attraction for local residents and visitors alike.
The project aims to build knowledge and skills amongst volunteers from surrounding areas including Budleigh Salterton, Otterton and Sidmouth. It also aims...
Topsham based sports and film memorabilia company, Exclusive Memorabilia have made the charity Will’s Way their charity partner of the year. The company have pledged to give the charity £1,000 worth of signed memorabilia over the next year for them to auction off. Exclusive Memorabilia asked for nominations from the public over which charity should receive the memorabilia, and after much deliberation Will’s Way was chosen. Jo Page, the charity manager at Will’s Way said “This is absolutely amazing news! We will be able to raise so much money with the signed memorabilia.” About...
A student from Exeter University is celebrating after being awarded a cash prize from the world’s largest independent renewables company in recognition of his professionalism during his course.
Conor Cowden, a fourth-year MEng Energy Engineering student at the university’s Penryn campus, received the ‘RES Power for Good Prize’ and £100 for being the best student in the field of wind energy.
Steve Higman, Head of Operational Performance said: “The renewable energy industry is one of great opportunity and students like Conor, who exemplify the very best qualities, attitude...
Seaton Tramway and Lundy Island, two very different and unique heritage attractions in Devon, have now introduced special tours aimed explicitly at Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users.
The new filmed tours feature a BSL signer, to help BSL users get a better understanding of the information presented at both attractions, and help them feel engaged with the history of the sites.
Many Deaf BSL users in the UK use BSL as their first language and may struggle with large panels of written English. By introducing the filmed BSL tours, Deaf visitors can receive information in a...
