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Hundreds of students have been honoured for their years of hard work at winter graduation ceremonies at the University of Exeter.

More than 2,600 students, from 89 countries, graduated from 250 different prestigious courses. They were joined by 6,000 guests, there to wish them well.

Most of those graduating had studied MA and MSc and postgraduate diploma courses in a wide range of subjects. They have trained to be teachers, radiographers and healthcare workers.

Professor Lisa Roberts, University of Exeter Vice Chancellor and President, said: “We are delighted to...

The Isles of Scilly Community Research Network has secured £1m to research the topics that matter most to Iocal communities.

The money has been awarded through phase two (the implementation phase) of the Community Research Networks programme, which has been funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and will be delivered by The Young Foundation, a non-profit organisation that specialises in community research and social innovation.

In phase one of the programme (the expression of interest phase), the group received £25k. It used the money to engage a diverse cross-section...

An Exeter which gives out Christmas Hampers to people in the area who are struggling, says it has been encountering people in real desperate situations due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Rediscover Church, located at Haven Banks, Exeter (the former Range Store), has been distributing hampers for the past eight years to individuals, couples, and families facing financial hardship, unemployment, or difficult circumstances such as bereavement.

Even before the Christmas rush, the church say they were already approached by local charities and schools seeking help for...

Hair in the Academy (HATA) held a high-profile event to celebrate its 20th Anniversary and the official launch of Hair in the Community (HITC) at its unique hairdressing salon in Exeter.

Eminent guests included Will Michelmore, Master of The Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers & Shearmen (IWFS) and other members of Tuckers Hall including Richard Marsh CEO Executive Officer of Exeter Chamber of Commerce. The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Kevin Mitchell, and David Greensmith, Trustee and Director of St. Petrock’s also attended.

Established at the Deaf...