Congratulations to Professor Huw Williams, who has been awarded the British Psychological Society (BPS) Lifetime Achievement in Psychology Award.
Professor Williams, who is a Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology and Co-Director of the Centre for Clinical Neuropsychology Research at the University of Exeter, has been given the prestigious award as recognition of his expansive and influential career.
Professor Williams said: "I am delighted to receive this award, which is very much the result of working with colleagues who are brilliant, socially conscious, and informed....
Fourteen Exeter College learners have received offers to study at the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge, marking another year of exceptional academic achievement across the College and highlighting the ambition and determination of its learners.
This year, a record 73 Exeter College learners submitted an Oxbridge application. Of those, more than half (56%) were shortlisted for interview, with 14 securing highly competitive offers. Eight learners received offers from the University of Cambridge and six from the University of Oxford to study subjects including...
Former city MP Ben Bradshaw thanked University of Exeter students for “all they have given the city” as he joined their graduation ceremony to be given his own honorary degree.
Sir Ben’s award was in recognition of public service, including his achievements to boost the quality of schools in Exeter, bring jobs to the city and his campaigning for LGBT rights.
During his 27 years as Exeter’s MP he worked to bring the Met Office to the city and worked closely with the University of Exeter and others in the community to bring about a huge school reorganisation and rebuilding...
International students are creating lasting friendships with older members of the Devon community in a scheme that aims to boost digital literacy and reduce student loneliness.
The Tech-and-Life Pal project aims to get older people to give students the benefit of their "life wisdoms and experience", while the students help them out with essential digital skills such as how to use a smartphone or laptop.
Dr Yuxi Heluo, assistant professor at the University of Exeter Business School, started the project as a research trial, but it has been so successful in that it’s likely...
Two University of Exeter physics students believe they have broken the world record for making the longest lasting bubble.
Third-year students Boden Duffy and Joe Nightingale managed to form a bubble and keep it in the air for 1 hour 24 mins, beating the world record by over an hour.
The record attempt was made on Monday in a soundproof room in the Physics laboratory at the University of Exeter.
A group of witnesses watched the hour-long attempt, and video footage will now be sent to the Guinness Book of World Records for official verification.
Noël Coward’s sharp and satirical comedy revolves around Garry Essendine, an ageing and egotistical stage star. Charismatic, spoiled and quick-witted, Garry finds himself entangled with a series of adoring admirers, his ex-wife and his controlling secretary, all while grappling with a looming tour of Africa. As his personal and professional lives spin out of control, Garry faces deeper questions about his identity, relationships, and the role he plays both on and off the stage.
EUTCo’s production, set in 1939, will balance the humour and farcical elements of Coward’s writing with...
Comedian, author, presenter and actor Josh Widdicombe shared inspiring advice for new graduates and memories from his youth in Devon as he was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Exeter.
Josh, known for his popular podcasts and stand-up and television work, grew up on Dartmoor and attended South Dartmoor Community College and Exeter College.
University of Exeter historian Professor Helen Berry helped Josh trace his royal links when he took part in the BBC programme Who Do You Think You Are?.
He delighted those at the ceremony today by reminiscing...
Funding of more than £1.7million will enable researchers at the University of Exeter to set up and lead a new national Dementia Network Plus – one of only four in the country.
The new network will aim to reduce dementia risk and improve people’s experience of living with dementia by supporting new projects and engaging with communities, with hubs in Wales, Scotland and England.
A Dementia Network Plus is a strategic investment by the Economic Social research Council (ESRC), the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and Alzheimer’s Society. The new...
The University of Exeter has been shortlisted for this year’s Multicultural Apprenticeships Awards as University of the Year, and nine Exeter apprentices have also received nominations.
The Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase talent and diversity within multicultural communities and celebrate the achievements of apprentices and the contribution of employers and learning providers.
The University of Exeter has been shortlisted for its Degree Apprenticeship programmes, in which the University aims to drive social mobility through education.
