After many years working and earning in the same job, or same field, sometimes a new challenge or career seems very appealing and getting back to studying, or even trying it for the first time, can be a greatly rewarding move both in personal fulfilment and in career prospects. There is a lot to consider in returning to study as a mature student so this handy guide will take you through some of the key aspects of what you can expect when going down this route.
So what to study?
You may have a very specific idea of what subject or qualification you might be looking at or...
The RD&E has achieved one of the highest scores in the country in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
The trust came third in the country compared to other similar NHS trusts when staff were asked if they would recommend the organisation as a place to work or receive treatment - with 85.8% of staff recommending the RD&E.
The RD&E also came out in third place nationally on the survey’s overall staff engagement indicator, scoring 7.32 out of 10 compared to the national average of 7.0. This was a ‘significant improvement’ on last year’s score according to the NHS Staff...
Peplows Chartered Accountants have relocated their office in Exeter, however, you don't need to worry about changing the postcode in your sat nav or getting out a map as they have conveniently moved to bigger offices within the same building.
The Devon firm desperately required more room to meet growing demand but were keen for clients to continue to benefit from the advantages that the current location delivers.
A recruitment drive over the last few years, to ensure that the professional, valuable and accessible service the that firm is committed to was maintained, had...
White Stuff is excited to announce the opening of its new shop in Totnes on the 1st March.
The shop will stand at 57 High Street and will feature a mix of clothing, footwear and accessories for men and women as well as homeware.
The 969 sq.ft. shop, which was historically a bank, will keep many of its original features such as the beautiful mahogany panelling, decorative tiles and the old lift which will be converted into a special kids’ play area. True to White Stuff values, there will also be a charity sweet shop as well as complimentary tea and coffee for visitors....
A project in Exeter, organised by a 15-year old girl, is looking to raise money to purchase hot water bottles for the homeless in Exeter.
Sophie Clist who is 15 and is from Axminster, is looking to receive enough donations for at least 100 hot water bottles to give out to the homeless and displaced on the streets to keep them warm during the bitterly cold nights.
The project is part of the Hot Water Bottle Network which already operates across the country including Brighton, Bristol, Manchester and Leicester and has seen many hundreds of bottles being distributed to those...
Barratt and David Wilson Homes is continuing its positive work to support local employment, by creating new roles to develop talent in the construction industry in Exeter.
The leading housebuilder, which is has its regional headquarters in Exeter, aims to recruit five new bricklaying apprentices to work across its developments in the region. They include sites in Exeter and Pinhoe.
It will also look to recruit a Technical Advanced Apprentice and a Commercial Advanced Apprentice who will have roles based at head office.
Nobel Prize winner and influential African businesswoman Ouided Bouchamaoui spoke about her extraordinary role bringing democracy to Tunisia during a visit to the University of Exeter.
Madame Bouchamaoui is a member of the Tunisian Dialogue Quartet, a group awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2015 following the events of the Jasmine Revolution in the country in 2011.
Prior to this Madame Bouchamaoui enjoyed a prominent career in business, leading the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts.
During her visit to the University of Exeter Madame...
Good writing is capable of informing, persuading, entertaining, and, in the process, bolstering the search-engine performance of the website to which it’s attached. You don’t have to be a master wordsmith to get your ideas out there – and if you’re not, there are several habits worth getting into if you want to make your writing more compelling. Let’s examine a few of them!
1. Read
If you want to write well, you need to read the type of writing you want to emulate. Think critically about which elements of it you’d like to incorporate into your own work. Don’t try to read...
Getting into the world of investing is an exciting time where you can potentially make a lot of money and secure your financial future . However, before you dive in and start investing your hard-earned money, it is extremely important that you know not only exactly what it is that you are looking for in an investment, but also what you should definitely avoid. Unfortunately, there are plenty of investment scams out there and no one wants to lose their money to this. Below, you can check out our top tips to make sure you avoid these.
A Tesco employee from the Tesco superstore in Exmouth is to feature on a Mother’s Day card sold across the UK to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Elizabeth Reynolds has had her personal story and photograph included on a card designed by Hallmark. It is hoped that the card and Elizabeth’s story will connect with and support other people affected by the disease this Mother’s Day, as well as raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Elizabeth’s card can now be found in all large Tesco stores.
Tesco has been the proud partner of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life for 18...
