One of the UK’s leading social scientists is joining the University of Exeter from her previous post as Chief Executive of the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC).
Professor Jane Elliott is currently also International Champion for Research Councils UK, and an elected member of the Governing Board of Science Europe and Visiting Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford.
Jane will join the University’s College of Social Sciences and International studies as Professor of Sociology in September. She said: “I’m delighted to join a University with strong synergies in my...
Exeter-based accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has unveiled a new look for its six offices, with the introduction of fresh new branding that reflects its growing range of digital and online tax solutions, as well as its focus on specialist sectors. Launched ahead of its 50th anniversary next year, the new brand has been developed and designed by Crediton-based design agency, All Saints. Adrian Hemmings, partner at Simpkins Edwards LLP, commented: “The introduction of our new branding signifies our focus on making tax easier and more efficient for our clients. This is important as over the...
Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April 11 am-1 pm; 2 pm-4 pm Price: £1.50 per Child - bring an adult for free
Keep the children entertained during the Easter break. Hop along to 'The Lookout' at our revamped hide at Bowling Green for an Easter Egg Hunt.
The Easter Bunny has hidden clues around our Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve and we need your help to answer all his questions and - you could win some Easter chocolate!
To join in with the spring madness just visit 'The Lookout' for a handy clue sheet and off you go! Once the conundrum has been solved, every child...
Saturday 22 April and Sunday 23 April 11am to 1pm and 2 to 4pm, free drop in.
Meet experts, handle objects, and enjoy family activities.
Finds Day - Saturday 22 April
A chance to show your archaeological finds to an expert and to talk to metal detectorists. The first day of our special weekend is an exciting opportunity to explore the Seaton Down Hoard and other finds discovered by metal detectorists.
Coin Conservation Day - Sunday 23 April
Meet museum conservator Sarah Klopf and watch her conserving coins from the Seaton Down Hoard. Explore the...
Billy Salisbury aka The Undercover Hippy has been performing at festivals since 2008, working his way up from being a solo singer-songwriter playing in small marquee stages, to now having a full band of incredible musicians and playing main-stages at some of the Europe’s best festivals. They’ve been regulars at Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Boomtown and many more.
Politically driven the band blend acoustic roots reggae folk-hop, with feel good vibes and a sly sense of humour. The live show is high energy, interactive, and always leaves the crowd begging for more. Loyal fans...
Supporting the best new music talent, New Band Showcase brings you a free event of the most exciting new artists and bands from the South West. Featuring Molly the Odd, a three piece punk, blues and grunge inspired rock band alongside North Devon based five piece alternative rock band The Axis.
After winning the coveted title of Best Duo at the BBC Folk Awards, Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker are bringing their latest tour to Exeter following the release of their latest album, Overnight.
With the release of Overnight, Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker have delivered an album of wonder and depth. The classic quality of these songs, the meticulous beauty of the arrangements, the blanket-warm production and perfect pairing of exquisite vocals and virtuosic guitar is the culmination of everything these idiosyncratically talented musicians have been working towards since they...
Energetic, dynamic and refreshingly unique, King Porter Stomp showcase an infectious blend of afro funk horn lines, dub reggae rhythms, harmonious hooks and conscious rhymes. Their all-encompassing live show connects with every audience and their diverse musical style is unlike any you will have heard before; ‘hard to pigeonhole, easy to recommend’ (iTunes review).
Their 8 year journey has taken them from their home town of Brighton to perform at many major venues and festivals across Europe. With 2 critically acclaimed albums, a nomination for ‘Best Group’ in the Songlines World...
20 years and still standing, standing on the edge, on the point of no return. So where to next, when the end to everything is so inevitable? None of us are dead, which has surprised us more than it has you, especially at the end of 2016, a year that swallowed us musicians whole.
It’s been 20 years since we released our first baby – Exile On Coldharbour Lane and we’ve just delivered our 13th album, Blues.
It’s no secret that we have tempted dark fate to the point where it has lost its comedic value. We have hurt so many, and lost so much. As the cold light of day hits us in...
Undoubtably one of the most important figures in the history of hip-hop and a true pioneer of the genre, KRS came up in the late 80s as part of Boogie Down Productions with D-Nice and DJ Scott La Rock. In 1987 the trio dropped seminal LP Criminal Minded, one of the first albums to deal with ‘gangsta’ and street themes that would mark and inspire future gangsta rap and hardcore hip-hop artists.
After the tragic murder of Scott La Rock in 89, KRS saw a marked shift in the lyrical content of his songs, moving away from the violent themes that marked his earlier work and towards the ‘...
