The University of Exeter has had its best fundraising year in its 63-year history, having received over £15 million in philanthropic donations. The university’s ‘Making the Exceptional Happen’ campaign has seen former students, businesses, trusts and foundations giving more than ever before to support projects and students across all disciplines on the Exeter and Cornwall […]
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Why are they selling grey cake?
This Wednesday, if you choose to venture into the Forum, don’t expect to find your average table littered with cakes, for this will not be your usual bake sale. As Exeter Students, we are used to seeing the daily cake stalls trying to fundraise for societies or charities. But this cake stall is going to be different. […]
Exe student cares for Calais
Following recent and severe clashes between police and migrants at the Calais ‘Jungle’ camp, one University of Exeter student has found a unique way to lend her support. Final-year student Georgina Lewis is currently raising money to buy swimming goggles for refugees living in the ‘Jungle’ in an attempt to protect them from police brutality, which […]
Telethon outsourcing leaves students jobless
Students have been left out of pocket after the University decided to outsource Alumni telethon jobs to an external company. Around 50 students currently work each year as callers on the telethon campaign, which involves phoning former students and asking for donations to the University. Three of these callers were promoted to the position of supervisor last […]
RAG announce chosen charities
Exeter RAG has announced its local nominated charities for the next year: St Loye’s Foundation and Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). ELF supports families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders and are launching an appeal this year to fund a family suite which will cost £420,000. Community Fundraiser Jordan Anderton told Exeposé that being a […]