Bringing together three creative practitioners with three academic hosts, this year’s set of extraordinary Creative Fellowships at the University of Exeter see the worlds of law, maritime history and environmental justice collide with multidisciplinary art and poetry.
Developed by the University’s Arts and Culture team in 2018, the fellowships provide a platform upon which renowned creative practitioners can embed themselves into ground-breaking research at the University. Lasting a total of five weeks across the academic year, the scheme encourages mutually beneficial exchange,...
Pupils from across the South West have taken part in a moving academic conference to mark Holocaust Memorial Day at the University of Exeter.
This year marks 78 years since the liberation of the largest Nazi death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, and the end of the Holocaust. The aim of Holocaust Memorial Day is to encourage people to learn about the past, to unite in remembrance of those who were murdered for who they were and stand against prejudice and hatred.
The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 is ‘Ordinary People’ – to highlight the ordinary people who let genocide...
In a large-scale performance, Exeter Philharmonic Choir and professional musicians bring the musical magic of Baroque Venice to Exeter.
Exeter Philharmonic Choir is delighted to be joined in this musical adventure by approximately 40 boys and girls aged under thirteen from the Devon County Junior Choir, six outstanding soloists who have performed this work many times around the world and the internationally renowned early music group, His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts.
The 17th-century Italian musical prodigy Claudio Monteverdi wrote his Vespers (an ancient form of...
When Georginio Wijnaldum departed Anfield in 2021, he was given a hero’s farewell on the final day of the season. A popular member of the dressing room and a crucial figure in so many of Liverpool’s big moments, the Dutchman was one of Jurgen Klopp’s first key signings when he arrived from relegated Newcastle, and a regular in the starting line-up having transitioned from a creative winger to an industrious midfielder. Yet, Liverpool failed to renew his contact and he joined Paris Saint Germain for free.
The less said about Wijnaldum’s time in Paris the better, but the...
2023 has arrived and we’re still no nearer to knowing what the UK government has in store for the gambling industry. The Gambling Act 2005 needs updating to deal with the digital age but the White Paper that will reveal what reforms are on the way continues to be delayed.
It was back in 2019 that the last UK General Election was held. The Conservative Party manifesto pledged to reform the gambling laws but movement on the issue has been to say the least.
A long time was spent gathering evidence into the problems of the UK gambling industry. Last year saw the White Paper...
Devon based charity, Step One, is delighted to confirm Ben Greaves as their new CEO following a recruitment process during which he impressed both service managers and trustees with his strong leadership skills and positive, practical attitude towards delivering our mission to support people with disabilities and mental health issues. Ben will start in January 2023. Ben brings 20 years’ experience from various leadership roles in the British Army, recently leading a team of 500 people across 6 sites in the UK and in 12 countries globally as a Commanding Officer and, as a result, has a...
Renowned University of Exeter educational psychologist Dr Andrew Richards has been given a prestigious award for his outstanding contribution to children’s wellbeing.
Dr Richards was awarded the British Psychological Society Division of Educational and Child Psychology’s Award for Distinguished Contribution to Practice during the organisation’s annual conference in Nottingham.
Dr Richards was Programme Director of the Doctorate in Educational, Child and Community Psychology at the University of Exeter for two decades until his retirement in 2022 and is now an Honorary...
Local bus operator, Stagecoach, are encouraging job seekers across the region to get their careers on the move with a number of recruitment events to drive interest in vacant positions across Exeter.
This is the perfect opportunity for people across the city and surrounding areas to hear about the package of benefits Stagecoach offer their driving team, and also see just how easy it is to sign up!
The Stagecoach Exeter team are heading out to a number of recruitment events to talk people through the opportunity and guide interested applicants through the process. So, If...
Exeter is currently taking a battering with icy weather and a blanket of snow settling across the city earlier this week.
The cold snap is expected to last for a few more days with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning across the region.
Winter is well and truly here with near freezing temperatures as well as the cost-of-living crisis, means that homeowners are having to make the most of their indoor spaces to keep warm and cosy.
Tight budgets and size constraints can be a challenge; however, experts say that by getting creative with your interior...
