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 […]
University of Exeter News
Class privilege: Exeter’s private school proportion growing
Print News Editor Chloe Pumares and Print Editor Bryony Gooch report on the growing proportion of private school students at the University of Exeter and what is being done to widen participation and outreach.
In conversation with Angela Davis and Ilan Pappé
Clara Akiki reflects upon the recent talk (digitally) given by Professor Angela Davis and Professor Ilan Pappé at our university
Exeter waive fees for those in university and partners’ accommodation
The University of Exeter sent a Registrar email to all students stating that in response to the national lockdown that was introduced on Monday 4 January the decision was made to waive the rent charges during this lockdown period for those who do not return to their accommodation. Students have been calling for rent fees […]
Tim Quine:“Not possible to implement the individual safety-net of the No-Detriment Policy”
DVC Education Tim Quine maintains that despite there being no No-Detriment Policy, the University is still able to “protect learning and academic outcomes.”
Reduced contact hours: “there is no student input”
Reduced contact hours: “a kick in the teeth” After a week of schedules shifting and changing during Freshers’ Week, many students were confused after timetables finalised on 21 September displayed less contact hours than the average year. Contact hours have been split between synchronous teaching that is timetabled, and asynchronous teaching which is based on […]
University of Exeter bans indoor household mixing
University of Exeter bans indoor household mixing The University of Exeter has asked students not to meet different households indoors for the next 14 days. The Registrar’s latest email states that this new rule begins today, Monday 28 September, and aims to “avoid further local restrictions of the type already seen in a number of […]
Student’s Guild announces major changes
Student’s Guild announces major changes In a statement released on 25 August 2020, the Guild revealed major changes to happen this year. Following negotiations with Sunday Blake, Guild President) and Liv Harvey, Vice President Activities, the University of Exeter has agreed to add £400,000 to the Guild’s annual block grant, which is the largest monetary […]
Exeter University drops plans to test all students in September
Exeter University drops plans to test all students in September Lifestyle Print Editor Georgia Shepherd discusses the University’s plans for students in September. The University of Exeter has scrapped plans to test all students returning to campus in September. The project, led by Sean Fielding from IRB in coordination with the University’s Bronze test and […]
Sir Steve Smith appointed to prestigious new government role
Sir Steve Smith appointed to prestigious new government role Sir Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Exeter, has been appointed to a new UK government role as International Education Champion. The role starts in September 2020 and is considered highly prestigious. As a Champion of International Education, Sir Steve will have a prominent role […]