New research challenges folklore of 17th-century corsair raids on South West coastal communities
Historical legends of how thousands of Devonians were kidnapped from their coastal villages by Barbary Corsairs in the early 1600s...
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South-West Social Mobility Commission event highlights regional barriers to opportunity
Young people spoke powerfully about their experiences of barriers to opportunity in the South West at an event which brought...
New study reports largest-ever population estimate for Seychelles’ giant tortoises
A landmark survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed the once endangered species is thriving and...
Scientists develop ‘floating scarecrow’ to protect threatened seabirds
New research has shown that a “floating scarecrow” developed by UK-based scientists and a repurposed bird-scaring kite can help save...
A-Level language students begin mixed-school classes thanks to new programme
Schools and FE colleges across South West England are teaming up to promote and deliver modern language A-Levels inspired by...
New funding to evaluate University of Exeter work to reduce NEET numbers in the South West
Experts will evaluate the impact of University of Exeter work to help children not in school to take GCSE exams....
Exeter’s Business School secures Athena SWAN Silver award for advancing gender equality
The University of Exeter Business School has been recognised for its commitment to advancing gender equality with an Athena SWAN...
Universities and employers join forces to tackle the entry-level job squeeze
Universities and employers have today come together behind a major new plan to help get graduates into good jobs, and...
Exeter shortlisted for THE Business School of the Year
The University of Exeter Business School’s unswerving commitment to environmental sustainability, responsible leadership and technological transformation.has been recognised by a...