Exeter’s Half Marathon will be virtual in 2021 Holly Van Ryssen discusses Exeter City Community Trust’s decision to run Exeter’s Half Marathon virtually this year. A firm favorite in runners’ calendars, this year the Exeter Half Marathon will be going virtual. Due to the ongoing uncertainty around large events, and with England in its third […]
COVID-19: Mortality risk increases when ICUs are full
COVID-19: Mortality risk increases when ICUs are full COVID-19 patients admitted to very full hospitals have an increased chance of dying, equivalent to being up to 11 years older, new research has revealed. The study, co-led by UCL researchers and the University of Exeter, analysed data from around 4,000 patients admitted to Intensive Care Units […]
Exeter Northcott: Curtain set to rise on three brand new productions
Exeter Northcott: Curtain set to rise on three brand new productions Exeter Northcott has revealed three brand new productions will be arriving at the theatre in 2021. After many live shows were cancelled in 2020 due to Covid-19, the announcement brings hope for the reopening of theatres. The Honey Man, initially the theatre’s first new […]
New permanent scholarship fund to honour former Vice-Chancellor
New permanent scholarship fund to honour former Vice-Chancellor University of Exeter alumni have honoured former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Steve Smith, with a new scholarship scheme that will support six students from disadvantaged backgrounds to attend the University each year. More than £1 million has been raised by University of Exeter alumni and friends to fund […]
Exeter research reveals death rate of critical COVID-19 patients has dropped by almost half
Exeter research reveals death rate of critical COVID-19 patients has dropped by almost half The number of people who die following hospitalisation from COVID-19 has dropped by almost half since the start of the pandemic, new research has revealed. A new study from the University of Exeter found that death rates were highest in late […]