University students boycott nightclubs after surge in spiking incidents Last week university students around the country boycott nightclubs following a rise in reports of spiking incidents happening inside them. The ‘Girls Night In’ campaign was set up through Instagram with the mission of encouraging nighclubs to increase their security measures. The campaign is a response […]
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A depression relapse – the problem with coming off anti-depressants
A depression relapse – the problem with coming off anti-depressants Annabel Smith explains the new findings behind the relapsing of depression along with alternative therapies that could be used instead of anti-depressants. Depression is an illness affecting an estimated 280 million people globally. It comes with a range of symptoms such as low mood, loss […]
“The worst management I’ve ever had the misery of working for” Former employees allege University mismanagement of Ram
Several former Ram employees have come forward to express their anger and frustration at the alleged mismanagement of the University’s on-campus pub since it was transferred from Guild ownership in Autumn 2020. Talking to Exeposé, several former employees presented a series of damning allegations that ranged from poor hygiene to replacement of student staff with […]
“Not compatible with our ethos”: University and students speak out about initiations
The University and students have expressed disapproval of hazing and extreme drinking culture in clubs. A University of Exeter spokesperson says, “Initiation ceremonies at Exeter were banned in 2007 following the tragic death of an individual student.” Initiation ceremonies at Exeter were banned in 2007 following the tragic death of an individual student.” An anonymous […]
Student is put forward for Pride of Britain after raising £37,500 on charity cycle tour
Jeremy Daubeny, a first year Economics and Politics student at the University of Exeter, has been put forward for a Pride of Britain Award. The nomination came following his ‘Tour de Full English’, in which he cycled around Britain to hunt down the top full English breakfast. As a result, Daubeny raised £37,500 for the […]
Lecturers discuss in person teaching: “Everyone needs to treat being back in the classroom like the privilege it is”
Following last issue’s exploration into students experiences of in-person and online teaching, Exeposé spoke to lecturers to gage their opinions. Speaking to a number of lecturers the general consensus is that they are “glad to be back doing what [they] do best”, with all lecturers we spoke to happy to be back teaching face-to-face, especially […]
In Conversation: Lily Margaroli, Student Guild President
Lily Margaroli was Co-President of Nightline and Model Westminster Society before being elected to be President of the Student Guild for the forthcoming year. We sat down with her to find out a little bit more about her, the challenges she will be facing and some of the issues facing students and the Guild. É: […]
Students across the country call for disaffiliation of Exeter Pro-Life Society
A student-led petition calling for the disaffiliation of Exeter Students for Life, a pro-life society at the University of Exeter, has amassed close to 10,000 signatures in less than a week. The petition, which currently has 8,716 signatures at time of writing, calls to ‘strike down’ the society for its ‘direct attack on women’s rights’ […]
Exeter University researchers developing AI that can reveal climate change tipping points
Exeter University researches developing AI that can reveal climate change tipping points A new AI program being developed by researchers at the University of Exeter is working on predicting the points at which irreversible climate changes could occur, giving us a chance to prevent them. This new system, which has been constructed through a hybrid […]
Experts say recent weather is evidence that ‘climate is already changing here in the UK’
Experts say recent weather is evidence that ‘climate is already changing here in the UK’ 2020 was the first year in which rainfall, temperature and sunshine rankings all reached a top ten spot in the UK. According to The Royal Meteorological Society, 2020 was the third warmest, fifth wettest and eighth sunniest year on record. […]