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Exeter shortlisted for Apprenticeship Provider of the Year

The University of Exeter is a finalist for Apprenticeship Provider of the Year at the Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2026. The ATA Awards celebrate exceptional training, widening participation and employer partnerships, with this year’s awards seeing 650 nominations across 19 categories. Exeter has more than 4,000 apprentices enrolled on degree apprenticeship programmes and the largest portfolio of programmes of any Russell Group learning provider, as well as a dedicated Centre for Degree Partnerships where it works with more than 600 employer partners…

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Epilepsy can lead to earlier deaths in people with intellectual disabilities

A combination of missed prevention opportunities and health inequalities can result in the early deaths of people living with epilepsy and intellectual disabilities, a study has shown. Around 1.2million people in England have some form of intellectual disability, with epilepsy estimated to impact 20-25% of them – up to 300,000 people – compared to just 1% of the general population. However, until now there has been no national-level population-based evidence on the risks and protective factors specifically contributing…

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Exeter patient first in UK to trial new 3D imaging technology for rheumatoid arthritis

Patients suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis in Exeter will be the first in the country to trial a new type of 3D imaging technology that could help avoid permanent damage to joints by detecting rheumatoid arthritis at the earliest stages. With funding from Innovate UK, the University of Exeter is undertaking the first live trials of the AdaptixOrtho350 – a new, portable imaging technology that offers 3D imaging at a similar cost and radiation dose to traditional 2D…

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Exeter woman first to trial 3D scan for early arthritis diagnosis

Exeter woman first to trial 3D scan for early arthritis diagnosis

BBCEmma Carnell is the first person to trial new 3D imaging technologyA woman will be the first person in the UK to trial new 3D imaging technology designed to give earlier diagnosis of diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, a university has said.Emma Carnell, 45, from Exeter, Devon, was on holiday in Corfu in July when she began having pain in her hands, shoulders, and knees.Initial tests carried out when she returned to the UK showed negative results for rheumatoid…

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Ricky Gervais donates £2.5m to animal charities

Ricky Gervais donates £2.5m to animal charities

Comedian Ricky Gervais has donated almost £2.5m to a group of animal charities from the proceeds from his recent stand-up tour.The 22 charities to benefit include two from Kent - Flori's Friends Animal Rescue in Chartham Hatch and Retreat Animal Rescue in High Halden - and one in West Sussex - Safe Haven for Donkeys in Haywards Heath. The 64-year-old said the donations were "to celebrate the spirit of Christmas". The Office and Extras star posted on Facebook:…

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‘Extreme worry’ over cuts to Devon homelessness funding

‘Extreme worry’ over cuts to Devon homelessness funding

PA MediaDevon County Council will halve its contribution to a homelessness prevention fundA charity is warning homelessness and rough sleeping is likely to reach the highest levels this winter.St Petrock's blamed two main factors - a decision by Devon County Council to "end its support for homeless prevention and support services" and "excessive delays" in the release of the government's strategy for tackling the issue.Peter Stephenson, chief executive of St Petrock's, said of the county council's decision: "We…

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New Year’s Eve party – Exeter Observer

New Year’s Eve party – Exeter Observer

New Year’s Eve party - Exeter ObserverDemocracy doesn't work when people don't know  Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADARA movie-themed celebration to mark the tenth anniversary of independent cinema Studio 74 while welcoming in 2026.Leigh CurtisExeter Phoenix is holding a cinematic New Year’s Eve party with live music, themed bars and DJs on Wednesday 31 December.The party will take a trip to the movies to mark the tenth anniversary of Exeter Phoenix’s…

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Exeter councillor defects from Conservatives to Reform

Exeter councillor defects from Conservatives to Reform

A councillor on Exeter City Council has quit the Conservatives and joined Reform UK.Alison Sheridan said she wanted to see "clear decisive action on a host of major issues".Sheridan will be the second Reform councillor on the city council which is currently run by Labour.Elections for a third of the seats on Exeter City Council are due to take place in May 2026.Sheridan, who represents St Loyes, said: "I am joining Reform UK as we need clear decisive…

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James Wilson: Exeter appoint New Zealander as new assistant coach

James Wilson: Exeter appoint New Zealander as new assistant coach

Exeter have appointed James Wilson as their new assistant backs coach.The 42-year-old New Zealander has most recently been part of the coaching set-up at Southland.The former back had playing spells at Bath and Northampton in the Premiership as well as spending time playing in his homeland and Japan.He replaces Ricky Pellow, who left his role as skills coach last month after 16 years as part of Exeter's coaching set-up."We were looking to recruit someone whose specialisms were obviously…

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Exeter renews collaboration agreement with Arab-American University Palestine

Research and education links between Exeter and a university in Palestine will continue, thanks to the signing of a renewed collaboration agreement. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of Exeter and the Arab-American University in Palestine (AAUP)that underpins the collaborative “Stories of Hope” translational genomic research programme was first signed in 2019. It recognises a commitment by both parties to reduce the genomic healthcare inequalities faced by Palestinian families affected by rare genetic conditions, some of…

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Jack McMillan: Exeter City defender gets ‘credit he deserves’

Jack McMillan: Exeter City defender gets ‘credit he deserves’

The game was Exeter's first since they were drawn away at Premier League giants Manchester City in the third round of the FA Cup.January's tie at the Etihad could go a long way to easing the financial concerns that have blighted the fan-owned club this season. But Caldwell says it was important that his side were focused on the game with AFC Wimbledon, rather than having their minds on a match that is weeks away."It's a difficult thing…

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UK-US research project launched to study the relationship between Wikipedia and generative AI

Experts in Artificial Intelligence are to collaborate on a transatlantic research project looking at the relationship between Wikipedia and generative AI. Curating the Commons – AI, Wikipedia, and the Reconstruction of Notability will explore how the globally renowned repository of information both shapes, and is shaped by, the rise of AI and large language models (LLMs). Bringing together scholars from the University of Exeter and the University of North Carolina, the project will consider how this dynamic represents…

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