The Conservative Party has garnered a reputation for being exceptionally vicious to their political opponents, not just across the aisle but also amongst their own ranks. David Cameron was shown the door mere hours after the referendum result; Andrea Leadsom faced the scorch of the Conservative spin machine when she dared to challenge the coronation […]
LIVE: General Election Updates
LIVE UPDATES TO FOLLOW 02:59- Liberal Democrats regain Twickenham from Tory Tania Mathias in significant swing. 02:55- Conservatives gain seat from Labour stronghold Walsall 02:45- Nick Clegg loses Sheffield Hallam 02:33- Scottish Conservatives are becoming more numerous… For the first time ever, there are more Tory MPs than pandas in Scotland #GE2017 — Katrine Bussey […]
Exeposé tops shortlist for international student publication awards.
Exeposé has been shortlisted twenty times for the 2017 Student Publication Association Awards, nine more than any other student publication in the running. The awards cover student publications across the UK & Ireland. Alongside nominations for ‘Best Publication‘, ‘Best Use of Digital Media‘, ‘Best Design (Newspaper)‘ and ‘Best Sport Coverage‘, a number of individual members of […]
Dancesport does Strictly Come Dancing!
All the glitz and glam of Strictly is coming to Exeter for one night only! Read on to make sure that you don’t miss out on finding out about the most glamorous competition of the year! Stars of your favourite AU Societies will be under the spotlight as they perform a routine with their ‘professional’ […]
BREAKING: University of Exeter falls from The Times Global Top 100
Exeter has fallen to 126th place in the Times Higher Education University Rankings, after reaching 93rd last year. 2015-2016 was the first year for Exeter to break into the Times Top 100. More details to follow…
Students #ProvideAPad to homeless shelters in Exeter
Exeter students have launched a campaign to support homeless women across the city – by collecting much-needed sanitary products in the Forum. Inspired by last year’s successful nationwide campaign against the UK “tampon tax”, ‘Provide a Pad’ was established back in April by Sherv Cheung, Postgraduate Taught Officer and launched on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at the […]
Exeter student facing jail after admitting “sharking” sex attack
An Exeter University student faces jail after assaulting a “terrified” woman walking alone on the street. Vadim Edseev, 19, was seen on CCTV stalking the victim before going up to her and putting a hand between her legs, in an attack known as “sharking”. The Russian student admitted assault by penetration at Exeter Crown Court […]
National Union of Students elects Malia Bouattia as new president
The National Union of Students (NUS) conference in Brighton has elected Malia Bouattia as its new president for the next acedemic year. Bouattia’s appointment will see her becoming the first Muslim NUS president. Taking to the stage after the announcement of her victory, Bouattia said: “When we talk about liberation, it’s not just about women, black, LGBT+, or disabled […]
Exeter City Chairman reassures students over ticket price hike
Exeter City Football Club Chairman, Julian Tagg, has moved to address student concerns over a ticket price increase. A statement on the club website confirmed that from August, tickets for students aged over 18 will start at £13. City said that the price was: “in-line and competitive with prices throughout League Two and above”. However, […]
Head of Student Services hits back at Wellbeing criticism: “We can’t be the NHS”
The Wellbeing Centre has defended its service provision following numerous student criticisms over waiting times, lack of appropriate specialist support and alleged “underfunding”. Speaking exclusively to Exeposé, Head of Student Services, Jamie Horsley, described the service as doing “very well in an impossible place”, as it is “being asked to provide services that were never […]