University of Exeter Business School among world’s best in QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026

Post published:September 17, 2025
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The University of Exeter Business School’s Master’s programmes have improved their placing in the QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026. The annual rankings highlight postgraduate programmes with strong links to industry, positive alumni outcomes and excellent return on investment. They assess a range of indicators including diversity, employability and thought leadership. The Business School’s programmes enjoyed success, either improving or maintaining their year-on-year ranking position. Both MSc Marketing and Finance ranked in the top 100 programmes globally, and the online MBA, part…

Exeter-Hong Kong collaboration opens doors to brain science research

Post published:September 16, 2025
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Researchers specialising in fields related to the workings of the brain are being invited to apply for new starter grants available through an international partnership with City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). Up to £30,000 is available across an estimated six collaborative projects in brain science, encompassing neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, mathematics and computing. The call for applications was opened at a September event at CityUHK, which showcased the progress of four inaugural Initiator Projects that have been running…

South West Water and University of Exeter collaborate using AI in bid to make water network lead free

Post published:September 16, 2025
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South West Water is working in partnership with the University of Exeter through the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW), to develop an upgraded model to predict the location of lead pipes across its network. This work is a key part of South West Water’s lead strategy for the next five years, which includes removing between 20,000 and 40,000 lead pipes. It also supports the company’s long-term commitment to be completely lead-free by 2050. A…

Government must overhaul SME climate policy with less focus on ‘low-hanging fruit’

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Experts have called for the UK government to overhaul its decarbonisation strategy for small and medium-sized businesses. In a study published in the journal Energy Research and Social Science, they criticise current green initiatives for failing to deliver lasting emissions cuts despite receiving £1.57 billion in support from the European Regional Development Fund from 2014-2022. Interventions have been too focused on short-term quick fixes such as getting SMEs to switch to LED lightbulbs rather than more transformative, practice-orientated…

Two Moors Festival – Exeter Observer

Post published:September 9, 2025
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Two Moors Festival - Exeter ObserverDemocracy doesn't work when people don't know Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADARChamber music festival celebrates 25th anniversary with performances, talks and workshops across fifteen venues.Leigh CurtisTwo Moors Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with twelve days of talks, workshops and chamber music performances from Wednesday 1 to Sunday 12 October.The annual chamber music festival is this year presenting twenty-one events at fifteen venues on Dartmoor, Exmoor and…

Exeter Digest #90: Barley Lane greenfield plans – Summerland Street student block – Heavitree school playing field retirement flats – city council accounts inspection

Post published:September 7, 2025
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Exeter Digest #90: Barley Lane greenfield plans - Summerland Street student block - Heavitree school playing field retirement flats - city council accounts inspection - Exeter ObserverEverything else is public relations Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters THE EXETER DIGESTWith our pick of upcoming local community and culture highlights and a recap of the top stories from our previous edition.Sunday 7 September 2025HEADLINESBarley Lane greenfield plans place persistent threat to Exeter’s north and north-west hills…

Unaudited 2024-25 city council accounts published for annual inspection period

Post published:September 6, 2025
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Unaudited 2024-25 city council accounts published for annual inspection period - Exeter ObserverKeep our reporting free for everyone to read Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters NEWSSpecial information access rights enabling residents to examine records apply until 6 October after asset revaluation delayed publication from 1 July to 26 August.Saturday 6 September 2025Martin RedfernA six-week period has begun during which local residents, journalists and other interested persons have special access rights to information contained in…

Pre-application feedback sought on proposals for six storey Summerland Street student accommodation block

Post published:September 6, 2025
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Pre-application feedback sought on proposals for six storey Summerland Street student accommodation block - Exeter ObserverKeep our reporting free for everyone to read Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters NEWSRedevelopment of Unit 1 nightclub and Best Tyre Auto Centre in Verney Street would add 180 beds to 1,575 student bedspaces in immediate area on top of 145 studios in consented but unbuilt Summerland Street “co-living” block.Saturday 6 September 2025, updated 11 September 2025Martin RedfernPre-application feedback…

What are councils saying about the graffiti in your area?

Post published:August 31, 2025
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Emily Ford, Niki Hinman & James AldridgeBBC News & Local Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCAn example of the graffiti seen in Whitley Wood, Reading, on ThursdayCouncils across the south of England have warned of the risk of painting public signs and roundabouts after a spate of graffiti.It comes as countless Union flags and St George's Cross markings have also appeared across the region, believed to be part of an organised effort called Operation Raise the Colours.The rules about flying the…

Exeter Digest #89: Grace Road Fields special report – 2025 summer recess stories

Post published:August 17, 2025
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Exeter Digest #89: Grace Road Fields special report - 2025 summer recess stories - Exeter ObserverEverything else is public relations Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters THE EXETER DIGESTWith our pick of upcoming local community and culture highlights and a recap of the top stories from our previous edition.Sunday 17 August 2025SPECIAL REPORTExeter City Council disregards national planning policy and Environment Agency criticism to approve Riverside Valley Park flood zone heat plant plansFive gas boilers…

Exeter City Council disregards national planning policy and Environment Agency criticism to approve Riverside Valley Park flood zone heat plant plans

Post published:August 17, 2025
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Exeter City Council has disregarded national planning policy and Environment Agency criticism to approve plans for an industrial heat plant in Grace Road Fields, a fifteen acre ex-playing field beside Exeter Ship Canal which forms part of Riverside Valley Park.Grace Road Fields is in flood zone three with a high probability of fluvial flooding from the River Exe, according to Environment Agency modelling.Exeter Energy, a Leeds-based company controlled by 1Energy Group and Asper Investment Management, is to receive…

Exeter Contemporary Open 2025 – Exeter Observer

Post published:August 8, 2025
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Exeter Contemporary Open 2025 - Exeter ObserverDemocracy doesn't work when people don't know Upgrade to paidEO Exeter Observer Local news that matters ON OUR RADARAnnual exhibition featuring fifteen contemporary visual artists from across the UK.Leigh CurtisExeter Contemporary Open returns to the Phoenix Gallery from 12 September to 1 November to present the work of fifteen contemporary visual artists selected from hundreds of entries from across the UK.This year’s exhibitors are Helen Acklam, Stacey Allan, Chris Alton, Yiduo Cheng,…