Top nominations in national student employment awards

The University of Exeter has the highest number of nominations nationally – 77 – in the Student Employee of the Year Awards 2013.

Student Services Centre renamed in honour of David Allen

The University of Exeter’s world-leading student services centre has been named in honour of the University’s Registrar and Deputy Chief Executive David Allen.

Peacock sculpture struts for sustainability

The Peacock, a new sculpture on Streatham Campus, was created by students and a local artist using recycled materials used in the construction of the Forum.  

University honours international artist at Winter Graduation

The University of Exeter joined in the success of its 900 graduates who received degrees at the 2013 winter graduation ceremonies on Saturday 19 January. 

£10 million, teaching and research facility opens at the Cornwall Campus

A £10 million investment in innovative learning, teaching and research facilities at the Cornwall Campus has been formally opened by Professor Anne Carlisle, Vice-Chancellor of Falmouth University and Professor Mark Overton, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter.

First Open Access week at the University

The University will be celebrating Open Access Week this month, with a variety of talks, debates and workshops across all three campuses.

Wellbeing Centre opens in Reed Mews

The University has launched the first ever Wellbeing Centre on campus.

University joins RLUK

Research Libraries UK (RLUK) has welcomed the University of Exeter as its latest member.

Institutional Review commendation success!

We are delighted to announce that the University has been commended in the QAA Institutional Review for the enhancement of student learning opportunities.

Graduation time for University of Exeter students

The University is congratulating its new graduates this week during six days of ceremonies in Exeter and Cornwall. 

Employability team celebrate two awards

The University of Exeter took home two awards at the Association of Graduate Recruiters Annual Conference this week.  

Science fair attracts bright young sparks

The University of Exeter recently played host to The Big Bang South West, the biggest science fair of its kind outside of London.

Staff success at the PSRAs

Two Academic Services finalists were announced as winners at the second annual Professional Services Recognising Excellence awards.

Exeter hits Guardian top ten

The University of Exeter has been rated as one of the top ten UK universities in the Guardian University Guide 2013.

Diamond Jubilee and Forum opening celebrations

Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visited the University on Wednesday 2nd May 2012, as part of the Diamond Jubilee Tour.

Community garden gets a makeover

Students and Exeter residents have joined forces to reinvigorate an area of land near their homes.

Sanctuary study space now open

This month saw the opening of the Sanctuary, a vibrant new study room for students. 

Widen Your Options round-up

Employability and Graduate Development recently coordinated the annual Widen Your Options event, with a series of activities and events across all three campuses.

University wins national Employability Award

At the recent Graduate Development Awards, the University of Exeter was voted the winner of the prestigious ‘Preparation for Work’ Award (Higher Education) by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR).

Winter graduation ceremonies

On Saturday 21 January, nearly 1000 students attended the winter graduation ceremonies on Streatham Campus.

Forum time-capsule buried

A time capsule that gives a snapshot of student life has been buried in the foundations of the new Forum building.

Customer First accreditation success!

Academic Services has been accredited with the Customer First Standard in recognition of excellent customer services.

Work on the ExeNet Project begins

During August 2011, staff at Exeter IT and Estate Developments Services started work to upgrade the network services across the Exeter Campuses.

Study garden opens at St Luke's

A courtyard area on the St Luke’s campus has been transformed into a new study garden, thanks to donations from University alumni and other supporters.

Quality of admissions intake rises again

The quality of our undergraduate intake has risen again with approximately 64% of students joining us in 2011 having achieved AAA or equivalent in their A levels.

Welcome Week Smartphone App launched

A new Smartphone App developed by eInnovation to guide new students through their first week at the University of Exeter has had over 500 downloads within a few days of release.

UoE a winner at Student Employee of the Year Awards

Career Zone Manager Leanne Fennell honoured at Student Employee of the Year Awards

Temporary service changes - Main Library

The Main Library experienced some significant internal water damage as a result of overnight rain during August 2011

New Wi-Fi zones on campus

In order to improve the student experience, expand wireless coverage and enhance IT facilities on campus, new Wi-Fi zones are becoming available across the Streatham and St Luke's campuses.

Weeding blitz

Several streets in Exeter's St James ward were given a green makeover on June 2nd with the first University of Exeter student Weeding Blitz.

Student Services Community Challenge

On Monday 4th April Registry Services undertook their Community Challenge in Ashclyst Forest on the National Trust Killerton Estate that covers over 6000 acres.