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Exeter City must ignore off-field financial issues – Gary Caldwell

Exeter City must ignore off-field financial issues – Gary Caldwell

The financial issues mean Caldwell will have no extra funds to bolster his squad in January, although the City boss says he may be able to make some additions."That doesn't mean to say we can't sign anyone," he added."That means we have to be clever, smart and do something with the squad to find ways to maybe change whatever we feel like we need to change to be successful."The club has always tried to support me in transfer…

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Distance from natural habitat doesn’t reduce pollination in tropical smallholder farms

Being close to a natural habitat such as a forest doesn’t necessarily make farmland more attractive to pollinators, a new study shows.   It is commonly thought that when farmland is close to a natural habitat it is more likely to attract bees and other pollinators, and that more flowers will develop into seeds and fruit.   But a meta-analysis of how distance from natural habitats affects pollination in tropical smallholder farms discovered this is not always the…

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Festive Quayside Farmers’ Market – Exeter Observer

Festive Quayside Farmers’ Market – Exeter Observer

Exeter Quayside Farmers’ Market returns to Piazza Terracina on Saturday 20 December for a festive edition with local produce, hand-made goods, hot drinks and more.Launched by Food Exeter in June, and attracting around 1,000 visitors on its first day, the monthly market aims to increase access to nutritious, healthy food for Exeter residents and visitors. Exeter Quayside Farmers Market mince pies. Photo: Martyn Windsor.The December market will host 30 local producers including Shillingford Organics, Dartmoor Chilli Farm, De-Bees…

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Exeter ready for Challenge Cup selection ‘juggling act’ – Rob Baxter

Exeter ready for Challenge Cup selection ‘juggling act’ – Rob Baxter

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he will face a selection "juggling act'" in their forthcoming European Challenge Cup matches.The Chiefs opted to select seven internationals in their impressive 27-26 win at Sale last week, immediately after the Autumn internationals.It means the likes of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Henry Slade, Len Ikitau, Tom Hooper and Andrea Zambonin will have to be rested at some point over the next few weeks. Exeter begin their first campaign in the Challenge Cup since 2015…

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Academics welcome parliamentary debate into national acquired brain injury action plan

Exeter researchers working to highlight the hidden costs of acquired brain injuries – both to individuals and the economy – have welcomed a debate on the issue in the Houses of Parliament. Held at Westminster Hall today (December 4), the debate will investigate the potential merits of the Government developing a comprehensive acquired brain injury action plan. It comes after a report in May found that investing in specialist rehabilitation services could save the NHS and social services…

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University deepens its commitments to responsible research assessment

The University of Exeter has joined a global movement aimed at transforming the way research is evaluated, making it fairer and more inclusive. The University has signed the Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment, a commitment by hundreds of organisations worldwide to recognise the diversity of contributions that go into research. As part of this, Exeter has also joined the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Historically, research assessment methods have sometimes relied upon publication-based metrics, such as citation…

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R360 delay is ‘positive news’ for Prem, says Exeter boss Rob Baxter

R360 delay is ‘positive news’ for Prem, says Exeter boss Rob Baxter

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says the postponement of proposed global franchise league R360 is positive for the Prem.The new league was set to start next year, but has been put back until at least 2028. Most global unions and the British & Irish Lions had said players taking part in the event would not be eligible to play internationally. R360 had hoped to launch an inaugural event in October 2026, with eight men's sides and four…

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Gary Caldwell: Exeter City ‘outclassed’ in Vertu Trophy loss, says boss

Gary Caldwell: Exeter City ‘outclassed’ in Vertu Trophy loss, says boss

Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell says his players were "outclassed in every department" in their 4-0 EFL Vertu Trophy loss at Luton Town.The Grecians made six changes to the side that were narrowly beaten at high-flying Bradford City on Saturday, but were second best at Kenilworth Road. Two Lasse Nordas goals either side of a strike from Shayden Morris put the Hatters 3-0 up before half-time. Zack Nelson added a fourth midway through the second half to comprehensively…

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University of Exeter to lead national modern languages campaign in the region

A new campaign tackling the decline in the number of young people learning modern languages at A-level is being launched in the South West. Languages For All establishes a network of state schools in Cornwall and Devon working together to make advanced modern language study valued, possible and normalised in the region. Schools will collaborate to deliver joint A-level classes, either after-hours or online, ensuring that every 16-year-old can access the course if they wish to, even if…

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Exeter helps lawyer and father of two beat cycling greats in his 40s

Exeter helps lawyer and father of two beat cycling greats in his 40s

Raising a family and working as a lawyer would keep most people busy enough, but not for one amateur cyclist who at the age of 41 is making a big name for himself in the sport – with support from experts at the University of Exeter through a service which is now open to all. Andrew Feather, from Bath, made international headlines in October when he beat four-time Tour de France winner and current World Champion, Tadej Pogačar,…

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Exe estuary takeover plan sparks fears of new charges

Exe estuary takeover plan sparks fears of new charges

Miles DavisDevon political reporterBBCIan Garcia, commodore of Topsham Sailing Club, says there is not enough information available on Exeter City Council's plans for a harbour revision orderPlans for a council to take over the running of a major estuary in Devon are facing opposition from water users concerned at the possibility of new charges being imposed.Exeter City Council wants to use a harbour revision order (HRO) to take charge of the Exe estuary, which runs from Exeter Quay…

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University of Exeter researcher instrumental to new civil service AI training programme 

An Exeter academic expert has co-created an innovative AI training programme to upskill analysts in the Cabinet Office. The Cabinet Office’s Government Social Research (GSR) AI Accelerator Programme is designed to equip civil service social researchers with the skills to harness artificial intelligence responsibly and effectively in their work, with a view to improving the productivity of the Civil Service. Professor Oliver Hauser, Deputy Director of the Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (IDSAI) and Professor of…

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