A new apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare is reaping rewards for both the apprentice and employer, Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Chelsea Crossman, 17, from Zeal Monachorum, is celebrating after being awarded the Apprentice of the Year award from the Faculty of Healthcare, Childcare and Public Services at Exeter College. She was one of two students taken on by the Trust last year and is proving that gaining on-the-job experience alongside studying can be valuable to both the learner and the employer.
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust has employed more than 140...
On Wednesday 19 June from 12.00-1.30pm, over 150 hand-made garments designed by Art and Design students from Exeter College will be modeled in a ‘pop up’ fashion show in Princesshay.
Featuring work from 82 Exeter College students, the performance will showcase local design talent modeled, choreographed and compered by dance and drama students from the College. Taking inspiration from artifacts and exhibitions from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, shoppers can expect to see this theme throughout the collections on display.
Nigel Watts Head of Faculty Arts and Design from...
As the summer approaches, people of all ages have the chance to find out what Exeter College offers them.
The Higher Education and Adult Learning Fair, at Hele Road 4 July, 5-8pm, is the ideal opportunity for people 19 and over to find out about learning new skills, meeting new people and gaining new qualifications, as well as finding out about the university-level courses at the college. Visitors can also find out about the new 24+ loans to help with the cost of some courses.
The college's automotive, aerospace, engineering and construction centres for under 19s are on...
We may all think we know all about the Darling children who were whisked away to Neverland by the impish Peter - the 'Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up' - and his friend Tinkerbell – but the magic and originality of the story can be reinterpreted afresh for every generation.
This year, Exeter College’s Performing Arts students are taking their very special interpretation of the classical tale around the primary schools of Devon before bringing it to the Barnfield Theatre for six unique performances. This is not just a platform for talented and energetic young people to showcase their...
All you need to plan for a fun-packed Bank Holiday weekend...
THEATRE
Vienna Festival Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Friday, 7.30pm, Exeter Corn Exchange A classic fairy tale set to Tchaikovsky's magnificent score, stunning choreography, beautiful costumes, all combine to portray the struggle between good and evil. Tickets: £20 adult, £15 under 16s. Box office: 01392 665938. www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange
Theatre Open Day Saturday, 10am-4pm, Exeter Northcott Theatre If you've always wanted to go behind the scenes, now's your chance as the Exeter Northcott throws open...
Exeter College is offering you the chance to win a pair of tickets to see its fantastic Media and Performing Arts students perform Peter Pan at the Barnfield Theatre on the date of your choice, as well as a mystery goody bag to collect on your arrival!
How it works It’s simple, between 7 and 16 of May, Tinker Bell will be magically appearing in random places on the Exeter College website and all you need to do is locate and click on her silhouette and fill in your details to be in with a chance of winning tickets.
Now, to help you out Exeter College will be posting various...
Exeter City Council's Chief Executive, Philip Bostock, will be retiring this summer after 16 years at the helm. A new top team will be taking the city forward with two new senior posts in place of the current three.
The move follows changes to the Council's top management structure as it responds to customers’ changing needs, reducing government finance and focuses on the growth of the city’s economy as the most important thing for Exeter.
Philip Bostock will be maintaining an active involvement in the life of the city, taking on the role of Chair of the Board of Governors...
Exeter College art students showcase their talents this month in the city centre. The annual Foundation Degree Summer Show is open to the public, and provides an opportunity for prospective applicants to see the high standard of work produced. Exhibits include Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Photography and Digital Arts.
In partnership with Plymouth University, students can top up their Foundation Degree to a full BA with an optional third year in Plymouth.
The free show is open on weekdays for the last two weeks of May at the Centre for the Creative Industries, Victoria...
Exeter College art students showcase their talents this month in the city centre. The annual Foundation Degree Summer Show is open to the public, and provides an opportunity for prospective applicants to see the high standard of work produced. Exhibits include Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Photography and Digital Arts.
In partnership with Plymouth University, students can top up their Foundation Degree to a full BA with an optional third year in Plymouth.
The free show is open on weekdays for the last two weeks of May at the Centre for the Creative Industries, Victoria...
Young people from across the region took part in a series of tests on Thursday as Exeter College hosted the inaugural South West CYQ Fitness Trainer Competition. Students from Exeter College’s Exercise and Fitness and Personal Trainer and Sports Massage courses were joined by competitors from Petroc to decide who would be the South West winners and go through to the National final.
The 12 competitors battled it out in two competitions, which ran throughout the day. Judged by experts from Cornwall and London, the competition involved giving a fitness consultation and designing and...
