The devastating impact of the UK’s cost of living crisis on university students has led one in five to consider dropping out, according to a new study by the Russell Group Students’ Unions.
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Chat GPT passes university exam in 20 minutes
Bristol University graduate, Pieter Snepvengers has used the AI software, Chat GPT, to achieve a 2:2 in a 2000-word essay.
BREAKING NEWS: Guild leadership election results announced
The Exeter Student Guild election results have been released following the leadership elections.
Guild Elections 2023: Candidate Question Time – Round 2
The second Candidate Question Time took place on Tuesday 21 February and offered students the chance to ask candidates running for Guild President, Communities & Equality Officer and Student Living Officer about their campaigns.
Students call for greater transparency about graduate job prospects
With near-record numbers of 18-year-olds making applications to university, it has been suggested that students should be provided with greater detail about the employment prospects for the courses they choose to study.
UCAS aim to scrap personal statements
It has been announced the once crucial element of the UCAS application, the personal statement, will be removed in time for the 2024 admissions cycle.
Exeter ranks 48th in the World in the New QS Sustainability Ranking
The University of Exeter has officially been ranked 48th in the world in the new QS Sustainability Ranking 2023, which recognises universities across the globe that are taking action to tackle the world’s greatest Environmental, Social and Governance challenges.
Exeter ‘leading the way’ towards circular economy
The University of Exeter has now entered into a partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a charity that works with businesses and educational institutions to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
Labour takes the win in Debating Society’s Question Time
Exeter University’s Debating Society hosted its annual Question Time on Friday 18 November between four of the university’s political societies, hosted by chairman Alex Martin. There was a bustling atmosphere in Amory’s Moot Room for the event, which attracted over 100 attendees.
Exeter University appoints new deputy vice-chancellor for global engagement
Professor Richard Follett will join the University of Exeter as the new Deputy Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement from January 2023.