Solving mysteries is the work of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple made famous by the creative hand of Agatha Christie but few are aware of another of the author’s attributes – her astute business sense.
The University of Exeter holds a collection of correspondence, including letters to and from her agents and publishers, which clearly illustrates her ability as a tough negotiator in all aspects of her literary output.
As part of the official 125th anniversary celebrations of Agatha Christie, the University of Exeter is hosting a conference 13 – 14 April. The ‘Hidden Horizons...
As the academic year finally nears an end in the UK and here in Exeter all the students have started to make their way home for the Easter holidays. The city centre vastly changes when this happens as there are no more young and excitable people making their way to and from the campus at all hours of the day, the streets are a little quieter as no loud music blares from the houses accompanied by the sounds of fun and laughter. No it’s all gone a little dark as most of the 30,000 or so students that dominate the inner city have trundled home or to some exotic place as there are no more...
Former X Factor constant, Lucy Spraggan is bringing her 'The Unsinkable Tour' to Exeter on the 20th May.
With her acoustic folk pop, she mixes humour and honesty with her incredible talent. She brought unique talent to the ITV talent show but unfortunately only got to the fifth week due to illness and she left the competition.
Her eagerly anticipated debut album 'We Are...' is to be released on the 13th April.
Support will come from the extremely talented folk indie, Kal Lavelle.
Tickets are £16 including booking fee, link to tickets are...
University vice-chancellors were criticised today for enjoying significant pay rises as staff endured real-terms pay cuts and rises in pension contributions.
New figures revealed that Sir Steve Smith of the University of Exeter, was the fourth highest paid in the country with a package of £386,000.
The University and College Union said the lack of self-awareness from university bosses, who pleaded poverty when it came to paying staff, was an embarrassment to higher education. Pay and benefits for university leaders increased, on average, by more than £5,000 in 2011-12, with...
University fencers dominated the results table last Sunday as fencers from across Devon battled for the title of 2015 Devon Sabre Champion. Misha Jessel-Kenyon won the Men's Sabre and Izabela Sosnowska took the Women's title.
The best ever turnout for the annual Sabre contest - hosted at Newton Abbot - signals a growth in popularity for Sabre as the rarest of the 3 weapons in modern fencing (Foil and Épée being more common).
Sabre is quick and dynamic - you can score a hit with any part of the blade and the very softest of contact is all it takes. Electronic score...
Specialists from the University of Exeter are working with Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club on a project to model what happens to the brain of a player when they are concussed in order to improve safety and manage the impact of injuries following head trauma.
The data gathered during the research and the resulting findings could have a huge impact on the prevention and management of injury across a wide range of fields. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the biggest cause of death and disability worldwide in young children and working age adults.
A unique research project to identify the effects of exercise on young hearts has been announced today (Wednesday 28th January 2015).
Manchester United’s Academy players are being put through their paces and having their hearts monitored by the newest imaging technology to give invaluable insights into how young people’s hearts work during exercise.
The project, led by the Bristol Heart Institute at the University of Bristol together with partners Toshiba Medical Systems, Bristol’s Clinical Research and Imaging Centre (CRICBristol), the University of Exeter‘s Children’s...
Glynis Atherton, Hospiscare chief executive, has been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by the University of Exeter.
She was presented with the award by university Chancellor, Baroness Floella Benjamin at the Winter 2015 graduation ceremony.
Hospiscare which is based in Exeter enjoys long standing and excellent support from the university campus services staff and students.
Glynis said: “I’m delighted and it’s a privilege to be receiving this award on behalf of Hospiscare. It recognises the difference the charity has made in 33 years, the commitment and...
Extra, extra! University of Exeter Dance Society presents their annual dance showcase, “Read All About It!”
With a piece from every class in the society, including both beginner and advanced members, and dances from the Performance Squad and Competition Squad, the society presents to you a news story related showcase of this year’s work and talent. From a current affairs themed contemporary routine to a travel section themed Irish piece, along with Street, Commercial, Ballet, Tap and Jazz styles the Dance Society brings you their very latest news.
The student production of Evita at the Exeter Northcott Theatre is coming this January 29th-31st! This captivating story follows the rise and fall of a nation’s hero. It is based on the life of Argentine actress and political leader Eva Perón, who rose from nothing to become one of the most famous political figures in the country’s history. We caught up with Daniela Goldaracena Parkes, who plays the lead role in Evita, Eva Peron.
What made you want to audition for Footlights’ Evita?
I think the story of Eva Peron is just such an interesting one. She’s such an ambiguous...
