Name: SAM (Sports Analytics Machine) Role: Super Computer In their own words: Ian McHale, professor of sports analytics at the University of Salford, together with his colleague, Tarak Kharrat, has built SAM and one of the things it can do is predict the outcomes of football matches. “We are in the era of big data, […]
Rob Cross’ PL Predictions: Week 17
Name: Justin Moorhouse Role: Comedian In his own words: Moorhouse is a lifelong Manchester United fan who once lost his little brother in a Stretford End melee and has worked with his hero Eric Cantona on the film ‘Looking for Eric’, but he is far from enamoured with the current brand of football under manager Louis van Gaal […]
Rob Cross’ PL Predictions: Week 16
Name: Louis Russell-Watts Role: Exeter City Football Club student ambassador In their own words: As student ambassador at ECFC, I liaise with the club to provide opportunities on campus for students to buy tickets and get involved with the club. With the recent FA Cup draw having been announced (we have Liverpool at home), I am […]
Rob Cross’ PL Predictions: Week 15
Name: Kwasi Yeboah Role: Vice President – Bracton Law Society In their own words: BLS facilitates the career development of its members, which consists of law and non-law students. The law degree taught me one or two things about reasoning, and undoubtedly this is going to be another week of tight competition in the premier […]
Rob Cross’ PL Predictions: Week 14
Name: Molly Jehan Role: Madame Giry in Phantom of the Opera In their own words: Footlights are performing the iconic Phantom of the Opera at the Northcott Theatre from the 27th – 30th of January 2016. The show promises to be a sell-out success following on from the critically acclaimed performances of both Evita and Cabaret […]
Women’s 2s Hockey hold Cambridge 1s to draw
Exeter 2s 0 – 0 Cambridge 1s Afine defensive display saw the EULHC 2s take a valuable point against top-of-the-table Cambridge in a stalemate encounter at home. A cagey opening for both sides saw Cambridge have the better of the early openings. With most of the game being played in Exeter’s half of the pitch, […]
Squash 3s lose at home
Exeter 3s 1 – 4 Bournemouth The Men’s 3s were edged out by Bournemouth 1s in a middle of the table clash. Ben Leslie set the tone with a fantastic 3-2 victory, while Tom Walters and Kieran McGahan narrowly lost. Ben Maxwell was also unable to match his opponent, and with the result beyond doubt, Captain […]
Rob Cross’ PL Predictions: Week 13
Names: Ashely Waters and Jamie Blencowe Role: Semi-Toned In their own words: Semi-Toned are the University’s all male a Cappella group and are going from strength to strength. After winning the a Cappella Nationals (Voice Festival UK) 2015 we then completed our first tour of the East Coast of America before performing at our 3rd […]
Mental Health: Tackling the stigma
The facts are startling. A quarter of people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Around the world, mental health in sport is an issue that has been swept under the carpet. Although there are signs of improvement in the UK, the progress has been slow, and those involved with MIND believe that the support for […]
Rob Cross’ PL Predictions: Week 12
Name: Leah Fuller Role: Mind Your Head Society Co-President In her own words: We are the University’s Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing Society, aiming to break down the stigma surrounding mental illness, and signpost students to support. This month is Men’s Mental Health Month, so we’re working closely with Movember to help men feel more […]