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Ambitious international programme will equip leaders for rapidly evolving higher education landscape

A new ambitious international programme will give university leaders the knowledge and skills needed in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape.  The Leadership Compass: Charting the Future of Excellence in Higher Education has been designed exclusively for the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research by the University of Exeter. It allows leaders of both organisations to learn from each other and embed courageous leadership and responsible and effective governance in their institutions. The programme will also…

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Newquay to Gatwick flights ‘vital’ for Cornwall

Newquay to Gatwick flights ‘vital’ for Cornwall

BBCThe first Skybus plane on the Newquay to London Gatwick route took off on SundayFlights between Newquay and London will make it more appealing for people to work and study in Cornwall, businesses have said.Skybus started operating services to and from London Gatwick on Sunday after stepping in to replace Eastern Airways following its collapse.The airline has agreed a short-term contract for the daily route, which is subsidised by the government and Cornwall Council due to its economic…

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Scheme to help older people digitally connect in Plymouth

Scheme to help older people digitally connect in Plymouth

Johnny RutherfordSouth WestBBCStella said she now had "someone to talk to" because of the pilot schemeA pilot project is working with people to help them improve their digital skills to reduce feelings of social isolation.Community Connection is a Plymouth Living Lab project which seeks to reduce loneliness in older adults. Organisers at the University of Plymouth said the idea was to create a "virtual village hall" where people could connect with others who share interests.A web-based hub connects…

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Woman who lived on Exeter streets said life was ‘unbearable’

Woman who lived on Exeter streets said life was ‘unbearable’

YMCA ExeterAmelia Teare, in the red dress, said life on the streets was "really scary" as a vulnerable womanA woman who turned her life around after spending months living on the streets, said it became "unbearable".Amelia Teare, 29, from Dorset, struggled with addiction and slept in doorways across Exeter for about three months after she "lost her way" during lockdown."Being a vulnerable female specifically it's really scary being alone and outside. I didn't want to change, I didn't…

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Exemplary students from health-related disciplines honoured at awards celebrations

Supporting ethnic minority women and helping students from widening participation backgrounds apply to study healthcare degrees, were just some of the achievements recognised at a University of Exeter Medical School student prize evenings. The event, which ran over two days, recognises the academic excellence and extracurricular activities of students studying health-related disciplines. In total 40 prizes were awarded, many commending those who reached the highest academic grades within their course. Included amongst the extensive awards were Citizenship Awards,…

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Non-fatal strangulation laws may have saved more than 1,500 lives

US legislation making strangulation a serious criminal offence has been linked to reduced intimate partner homicide rates, with 14% fewer women killed and 27% fewer male-victims in the 18-49 age group. Strangulation statutes are a relatively recent development in criminal justice, with Missouri the first US state to pass legislation in 2000, and Ohio being the most recent, in 2023. Researchers from the University of Exeter Business School collected information on state legislation criminalising non-fatal strangulation, a common,…

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Exeter experts give COP30 verdict

University of Exeter experts have given their verdict after the conclusion of the COP30 climate conference. The University played a significant role at COP30, which was held in Belem, Brazil. The conference ended with news that a key deal called the “Global Mutirão” had been agreed – but with no pathway on fossil fuel cuts. Here’s what Exeter experts have to say: Dr James Dyke, Assistant Director of Exeter’s Global Systems Institute, said: “COP30 comes 10 years after COP21’s…

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Lorent Tolaj: Plymouth Argyle striker targets 20-goal season

Lorent Tolaj: Plymouth Argyle striker targets 20-goal season

Tolaj has been one of the few bright points in a difficult season for Plymouth Argyle after relegation back to League One. The victory at Vale Park ended a run of six successive losses in all competitions and was injury-ravaged Argyle's first victory in almost two months. The win saw the Pilgrims move off the foot of League One, with Vale replacing them. Argyle are now a point off safety having won five of their 16 league games…

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Driver dies after being trapped by recovery truck in Lynton

Driver dies after being trapped by recovery truck in Lynton

A 23-year-old man from the Plymouth area has died after becoming trapped under a recovery truck, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said the man was trapped under the white Renault recovery vehicle he had been driving on North Walk Hill in Lynton, Devon, at about 13:15 GMT on Saturday.Police said the road was closed while emergency services dealt with the scene and reopened in the early hours of Sunday.They said the driver's next of kin had been…

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New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer

Two new Cochrane reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are exposed to the virus. Girls vaccinated before the age of 16 were found to be 80% less likely to develop cervical cancer. The reviews also confirm that HPV vaccines are only likely to cause minor, transient side effects such as a sore arm. The reviews were supported by…

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Tiverton council votes to declare Boxing day hunt ‘unwelcome’

Tiverton council votes to declare Boxing day hunt ‘unwelcome’

A town council has passed a motion to say a Boxing Day hunt was not welcome to go through its community. Tiverton Town Council said it noted the government had committed to introducing a trail hunting ban.It said the motion was approved by councillors present at full council, with 10 votes in favour, two against, and eight abstentions.A spokesperson for the British Hound Sports Association said: "Trail hunting is a lawful and responsible activity that uses a natural…

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Funding fears over after care for stroke survivors in South West

Funding fears over after care for stroke survivors in South West

BBCStroke survivor Bob Perrin says it would be "absolutely devastating" if the Stroke Association cannot find extra funding There are concerns stroke survivors across Devon and Cornwall will not be able to access the support they need due to a lack of funding for aftercare. The Stroke Association (SA), which runs Life After Stroke Services in the region, is worried about a long-term plan to keep its work going.The association says, unlike elsewhere in the UK where it…

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