Teachers in schools across the globe are turning to a new philosophy to help improve the behaviour and well-being of students. Mindfulness, a form of meditation, has been shown to help with a wide range of mental health conditions and improve well-being in adults. However, few trials have evaluated its effectiveness in children.
Professor Willem Kuyken from the Mood Disorders Centre at the University of Exeter is presenting new research findings from a feasibility trial which show how the mindfulness technique is also effective in improving well-being in young people. Speaking at...
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is this year investing £84.2 million in postgraduate training through its annual Doctoral Training Grants (DTGs) and the University of Exeter has received just over £1 million from this year’s grant.
Professor Nick Talbot Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Transfer) from the University of Exeter said: “The University is one of the region’s top centres for doctoral training in science, technology, engineering and maths subjects. The grant will enable us to continue to produce the talented scientists and...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter believes his side are in “good nick” as the race to secure a place in the top six of this season’s Aviva Premiership hots up.
Dean Mumm’s first try for the Chiefs ensured the Devon club picked up their third top flight win in four games with a hard fought 24-18 victory over Worcester Warriors at Sixways.
With just two minutes remaining, the Aussie international found his way over from close range to seal a vital four points for Baxter’s men and condemn their opponents to another late defeat.
Australian international Dean Mumm believes the strong "spirit and belief" that exists within the Exeter Chiefs squad will be a key factor as the Devon club look to seal their place in the top six of this season's Aviva Premiership.
Having secured their spot in the Heineken Cup with victory at Worcester Warriors last season, the 29-year-old forward is hoping his side's latest 24-18 success at Sixways can prove crucial in their quest to feature amongst Europe's elite again next term.
With just two minutes remaining on Saturday, Mumm picked the perfect moment to claim his...
Massive torrential rain has hit the Republic of Mauritius, just east of Madagascar.
Heavy flooding has deluged Port Louis, a city with a population of approximately 150,000 inhabitants.
Local residents have reported avalanches of mud overturning cars and blocking streets.
At least ten people have been killed, with at least eight of the victims being caught in underground areas as the flood waters rose rapidly. Another died of a heart attack. Witnesses have spoken of "avalanches of water", with at least 15 cars swept away. (NewsPoint)
Update: Police report Maryl Cameron is still missing. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Ms Cameron, please contact 101 quoting incident number 357 30/03/13.
Police in West Cornwall are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Meryl Cameron who has been missing from her home address in Canonstown, Hayle since the evening of 29/3/13.
Meryl Cameron is described as white and 54 years old, of slight build with blonde hair cut into a bob.
She is the owner of a Renault Megane car WK62 YMC cream in colour, which was located at a local beauty spot known as Hell's...
NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) officially launched today (1 April 2013).
From today local GPs and clinicians will be responsible for buying services for people in the northern, eastern and western areas of Devon from healthcare providers such as local hospitals, the community and mental health services.
Rebecca Harriott, chief officer at Northern, Eastern and Western Devon CCG said she was pleased to launch the new organisation.
“The hard work starts now, realising our vision of healthy people, living healthy lives, in...
We are delighted to welcome back to the Cafe the Two Furious Guitars, a Devon-based instrumental guitar duo playing a combination of Ambient jazz, Gypsy Jazz, Delta Blues and Dual guitar versions of tasteful classic hits. Two Furious Guitars are an ideal mellow option for a relaxing meet up with friends and family, over brunch and coffee. We also have a special offer on Sundays only; if you buy two cooked breakfasts, the cheapest is half price.
Come on down to Cowick Street, St Thomas, Exeter and join in the fun!
Approximately 160 officers, including mounted officers from Avon and Somerset and South Wales Police, were deployed in a police operation aimed at ensuring Saturday lunchtime's 'Devon Derby' football match between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City passed off with the minimum of trouble.
In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police report that the fixture "passed largely without incident before and during the match, with the vast majority of fans being well-behaved and... in good spirits.
"A small minority of individuals attempted to engage in disorder in the vicinity of the...
Who says lightning doesn’t strike twice in the same place?
Twelve months ago, Exeter Chiefs defied the odds to stage a remarkable comeback – scoring two tries in the final two minutes – to snatch a famous win at Worcester’s Sixways Stadium.
Present day and Rob Baxter’s men were repeating the feat as Dean Mumm’s late touchdown saw the Devon club keep alive their quest to be back amongst Europe’s elite in next season’s Heineken Cup with another dramatic success. With just two minutes remaining, the towering Aussie collected his...
