A research proposal from a University of Exeter Business School professor that aims to stem the tide of misinformation on social media has been awarded $60,000 by Google.
Professor Mohsen Mosleh , Professor in Business Analytics at the University of Exeter Business School, is among the recipients of Google’s new Research Scholar Programme , which aims to develop collaborations with academics working on cutting-edge research in computer science.
Professor Mosleh plans to use the unrestricted gift to research how best to implement one potential approach to combat the...
One minute you’re plunged in the depths of winter, and then the clocks change, the evenings draw out and every hedge in Devon seems to clatter to the tune of a chiffchaff.
It’s a beautiful time of year indeed, but perhaps the most wonderful sight is the carpet of blue that bedecks the woods, valleys and meadows around Exeter as the bluebells emerge.
The team at Exeter's Real Food Store have pulled together their 5 favourite places to see these magical flowers - scroll down to see the full list.
Virgin Atlantic Holidays is delighted to announce that its Exeter Next retail store officially reopened its doors on 12th April for the first time since it closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
he company’s holiday experts will once again be on hand to offer travel advice and booking assistance to those looking to make their dream getaway a reality. Customers can expect the same expert service and signature Virgin flair, with additional health and safety measures to ensure peace of mind whilst in store.
The Exeter and District Ramblers have produced a collection of hand-picked trails to encourage Exeter residents to get outside and discover a new side to their city.
The collection has been published as a book called Walking Around Exeter, with contributions from different members of the group and tested for accuracy and clarity. The 16 routes in the collection range from 2.5 to 7 miles in length, and are suitable for all ages and abilities.
Les Bright, a member of Exeter Ramblers who has overseen the project, said: “Many people have rediscovered the joy of walking...
A funeral director has created waterproof syringe holders for a specialised school in Exeter to give greater freedom to children with physical difficulties.
Funeral Director Caz Denning used her sewing skills honed at J H Way Funeral Services in Teignmouth to make hassle-free syringe rolls for her grandson, Joshua, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, and was asked by his old school Vranch House to make 22 for their pupils.
Caz said: “My grandson’s medication is delivered through syringes, which used to be taken out of their bottles and transported in kitchen roll and...
There’s a real opportunity for change and progression as we emerge from the fog of the pandemic. Exeter Chamber is determined to grab the opportunity - and to bring you with them.
They’ve made changes to their brand, website and membership packages giving you more chances to connect with others, more marketing and PR support and more valuable information for your business.
Fresh new look
Exeter Chamber is excited to share their new brand identity with you, made possible with the expertise of Alder and Alder . There’s a new website too, brought to us by Toco...
As a small charity with a vision for a cleaner, healthier, and more active Exeter, volunteers are key to Ride On’s success.
People volunteer as bicycle mechanics, bike foragers to find bikes we can fix up and sell, rickshaw pilots to take elderly people out on rides and fund-raisers to help organise more social and fund-raising events.
Gaining practical and transferable skills, as well as work experience can prove invaluable in finding a job. Lending a hand and developing your existing skills and knowledge is incredibly rewarding and great fun!
Restaurant owners and operators across the South West are being urged to join the Restaurant Collective, a new not-for-profit small business community spearheaded by TV chef Brian Turner with a mission to save the UK’s independent restaurants.
The restaurant sector has been one of the very hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Industry data shows that there are around 3,000 fewer restaurants in Britain than there were in March 2020 – which isthe equivalent of eight closures every day. Since the start of this year, the trend has accelerated with the independent market suffering 2,...
Devon Air Ambulance are proudly supporting the Captain Tom 100Campaign to honour an extraordinary gentleman that touched our hearts and inspired millions of people across the world.
Your local air ambulance was touched, as were many, by the pure dedication and commitment that Captain Tom gave to raising vital funds at the height of the pandemic. The Pilots and clinical teams of Devon Air Ambulance work alongside NHS emergency services and were well aware of the difference that this 99-year-old Yorkshire man was making to the NHS workforce not just financially, but motivationally...
