It may be out of this world, but space – and our exploration of it – is increasingly enshrined in international politics. Ever since the space race, the concept of international political tensions reaching beyond even our own atmosphere has become tangible, and with the recent New Zealand rocket launch it is clear that our […]
Law
Uni launches support for state school law students
More students from state schools and colleges are applying to higher education as a result of a University of Exeter aspiration initiative. The Pathways to Law programme was set up by the Sutton Trust and the Legal Education Foundation. The Sutton Trust charity works to improve social mobility through education, working to improve access to […]
“Peace, prosperity and influence” – an interview with the EU Commission’s Jacqueline Minor
Since its creation, the European Union and Britain’s relationship to it has been one of the hottest topics of political debate. It divided the Labour Party in the 1970s and 80s, and then brought John Major’s government to its knees in the 90s. More recently, the United Kingdom Independence Party has enjoyed a surge in […]
Bias and the law: an interview with Lord Neuberger
“Good lawyers know the law; great lawyers know the judge.” It’s a famous – albeit anonymous – quote, yet one which encompasses all the cynicism which has surrounded (and somewhat defined) the legal profession over the past decades. Accused of being bureaucratic, money-oriented and elitist, for many, it would be easy to assume that the […]
Exeter High Street squatters face court hearing
Law students have volunteered their services to High Street squatters who have been served a notice to appear in court next week. On the 6th of February, homeless couple Spike McClung and Maxine Stephenson set up a “peaceful” and “drug free” safe space for homeless people to shelter in what used to be Clinton Cards in […]
Supreme Court President makes “historic” Exeter visit
The President of the UK Supreme Court is heading to the University this Friday – specifically to chat with Exeter students. David Edmond Neuberger – officially known as Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury – will join students in the University’s Alumni Auditorium at midday on Friday 29 January. “His Lordship has specifically asked for a question and […]
Man banned from campus after exposing himself to students
A man, named Jerzy Chelminiak, has been banned from campus after admitting that he had exposed himself inappropriately to students. Exeter students registered a series of complaints in November last year about the 60-year-old, later conceding that his actions were designed to cause alarm or distress. Chelminiak was spotted openly flashing his genitals at students by […]