University of Exeter

West Exe School students inflate their economics knowledge thanks to Exeter University students

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Posted: Sun, 03/24/2024 - 9:27am

West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , welcomed members of the economics department from the University of Exeter to the school this month as part of a joint initiative from the university and the ‘ Discover Economics’ programme.

Discover Economics is on a mission to increase the diversity of economics students. They aim to broaden the appeal of economics to potential students, change their perceptions of economics and economists and attract more students from under-represented groups (women, state school/further education college students and minoritised ethnic groups...

University of Exeter experts celebrate prestigious academic awards

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Posted: Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:33pm

Pioneering University of Exeter experts have celebrated being awarded prestigious academic prizes at a special ceremony.

The three researchers – all from the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) – have received Philip Leverhulme Prizes, awarded by the Leverhulme Trust. These highly competitive and coveted prizes are given to new generation researchers whose work has had international impact and whose future research career is exceptionally promising. Each prize is worth £100,000.

The prizes were given out at an event in Drapers’ Hall in the City of...

SENISCA secures additional £3.7 million financing to support rapid development of senotherapeutic platform to treat age-related disease

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Posted: Tue, 03/19/2024 - 8:11pm

SENISCA, an award-winning biotechnology company developing RNA-based senotherapeutics to treat age-related disease, today announces it has raised an additional £3.7 million in funding. This comprises significant backing from SENISCA’s strong investor base, including Emerging Longevity Ventures, QantX, the R42 Group, Trend Investment Group and Apex Ventures, and investment from new funds including Lifespan Vision Ventures. In addition to the total investor capital raised of £7.1 million to date, SENISCA, through prestigious Innovate UK grants, awards, and commercial relationships, has also...

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery and University of Exeter bring open access to museum collections

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Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 5:39pm

An exciting collaboration between an Exeter museum and University is helping to ensure the museum’s incredible collections are available for use by everyone.

The partnership between the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) and the GLAM-E Lab at the University of Exeter, will help spread awareness of incredible artworks and ensure the public can use them for free and without permission.

For the past year, RAMM staff have been working with the GLAM-E Lab and Exeter Law School students to make their collections open access for all.

This will allow...

Higher Education Minister visits University of Exeter for National Apprenticeship Week celebration

The University of Exeter is “revolutionary” in its commitment to providing degree apprenticeships, according to the UK’s Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, who visited the University on Tuesday.

An alumnus of the University, The Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP returned to Exeter during National Apprenticeship Week to hear more about the University’s apprenticeship provision as well as meet with apprentices and the University’s employer partners.

The University of Exeter is the leading provider of Degree Apprenticeships nationally and the largest provider...

Exeter researcher leads Fish Free February campaign

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Posted: Thu, 02/01/2024 - 5:12pm

A University of Exeter researcher is leading Fish Free February – asking people to give up fish for a month to reduce our impact on the ocean.

PhD student, Jessica Haines, who studies manta rays, is campaign manager for the charity.

Fish Free February’s mission is to reduce seafood consumption, encourage a shift to more sustainable fishing methods and connect more people with important marine issues.

“The ocean is severely depleted, with 90% of fish populations fished to their maximum or overfished,” Haines said.

“Humanity is simply taking far too much...

Playing an instrument linked to better brain health in older adults 

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Posted: Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:12am

Engaging in music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age, according to a new study published by experts at the University of Exeter.

Scientists working on PROTECT , an online study open to people aged 40 and over, reviewed data from more than a thousand adults over the age of 40 to see the effect of playing a musical instrument – or singing in a choir - on brain health. Over 25000 people have signed up for the PROTECT study, which has been running for 10 years.

The team reviewed participants’ musical experience and lifetime exposure to...

Powerful Ukrainian war poetry finds voice in English translations

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Posted: Wed, 01/17/2024 - 7:03am

Poets, broadcasters, translators and academics from Exeter have joined forces to give voice to Ukrainian war poetry written in response to Russia’s illegal invasion of the country.

The poems, some of which have been written by artists fighting on the frontline, have been translated into English, recorded and made available to the public on YouTube .

They include the work of Liza Zharikova, a poet and musician, who was recently injured while on service in Donbas; and radio host Olena Huseinova, whose work covering the evacuation of Mariupol has found new expression in her...

NHS Chief Amanda Pritchard receives honorary degree from the University of Exeter

The head of NHS England, Amanda Pritchard, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Exeter for her efforts in improving health and ensuring high quality of care for all in England.

Amanda was appointed Chief Executive of the National Health Service (NHS) in August 2021 during the pandemic - a time of immense pressure on the system. Upon her appointment, she became the first ever female leader in the history of an organisation whose staff are more than three-quarters women.

In her role, Amanda is responsible for leading the work of the NHS nationally,...

Exeter is a Top 20 Best Student City 2023 according to student reviews

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Posted: Tue, 12/12/2023 - 7:51pm

Exeter has placed #20 in StudentCrowd's Best Student Cities 2023 league table against more than 70 cities in the UK.

The city ranked as one of the best across all review categories: cost of living, eating out, night life, shopping and public transport.

Exeter is home to the University of Exeter. In total, there are over 30,000 students in Exeter - making it a hub for higher education and student life in the region.

One student who rated their experience at Exeter on StudentCrowd said: "The city has a lot to offer. There are many shops, restaurants, pubs and...

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