Exeter University is joining today’s International Women’s Day celebrations by welcoming guest speakers and various society events. International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic and political achievements of women around the world, as well as raising awareness to the progress and action still needed to accelerate gender parity. Events include a talk from two female professors, […]
AU invites LGBT students to share their story
T he final phase of the University of Exeter’s Athletic Union’s ‘Come Out an Play’ initiative was launched online last week. The latest development invites lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students to share their stories and experiences of sport in Exeter as an LGBT individual. The aim is to show that the majority of LGBT students have […]
Development of Princesshay Leisure to be discussed by council
P lans to develop a Leisure Centre in what is now Exeter Bus Station have been recommended for approval by council officers. Exeter could soon be home to ‘Princesshay Leisure’, providing residents and visitors with additional shops, restaurants, a cinema and a bus terminal. This new addition is thought to take two years to construct […]
TEDx event to be held at University of Exeter
TEDx Exeter is set to be held at Exeter University’s Northcott Theatre, with tickets to go on sale next week. Tickets for the event, which will take place on 15th April 2016, are expected to sell out in less than a day. Last year, tickets were gone within two hours. The title of the conference is ‘Dreams to […]
Syrian children’s artwork on exhibition in Exeter
This Saturday 31st October, a gallery in Exeter will be exhibiting the artwork of young Syrian refugees. The exhibition, named ‘From Syria with Love’ will be on show for one day only at the Art Gallery at 89 South Street. Organised by University of Exeter Syrian student, Baraa Ehsaan Kouja, there is to be around […]
Prince Edward meets Exeter students
P rince Edward met a group of Exeter University students during his visit to Exeter last Saturday. The Royal attended a military service at Exeter Cathedral in remembrance of the 43 Brigade’s efforts during the Second World War. All members of Exeter University’s Officer Training Corps (EUOTC), the students had the opportunity to meet and […]
Rare footage of ‘Paddington Bear’ captured by Exeter University biologist in Peru
An Exeter University biologist was part of the expedition team to capture some of the first ever footage of incredibly rare and endangered animals. The critically endangered bird, the Sira Currasow, and the spectacled bear on which the character Paddington Bear was based, were caught on camera by the biologists whilst on an expedition in […]
Hundreds expected to turn out in Exeter in support of refugees this weekend
Hundreds are expected to gather outside Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 12th September in support of refugees. Two hundred people have signed up to the event within 48 hours of it being created, with the rally supporting local charity ‘Refugee Support Devon’. This show of compassion comes in the midst of the escalating European refugee crisis, […]