News archive 2022
Alumni shortlisted for the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards 2021-22
Six University of Exeter alumni have been shortlisted in this year's British Council Study UK Alumni Awards in various categories.
Jan 22 - Celebrating our Alumni authors
Massive congratulations to our alumni authors who have had their books published.
Launch of the Race Equity Alumni Advisory Board.
The University of Exeter is launching a new Alumni Board, and would welcome member applications from across the alumni community, and from around the world.
Alumni Annual Fund funding makes student projects a reality
A wide range of projects are supported by the Alumni Annual Fund every year which includes student societies and sport clubs such as the Exeter University Polo Club and the Exeter University Surf Club as well as projects like the Exefactor talent competition who all in the 2020-21 round recieved funding to help their projects.
Alumna achieves Circular Economy success with cardboard waste scheme
Exeter alumna Lauren Sadler (MSc Sustainable Development, 2015), helped to prevent 10 million cardboard boxes from going to waste in 2021 by encouraging giants of the manufacturing world to divert their used boxes to reuse.
Married emergency medicine doctors finish first out of mixed pairs in Atlantic rowing challenge
A husband-and wife emergency medicine doctor team have landed in the Carribean after rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic as the first ever married couple to participate in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge (TWAC).
Author, actor and soldier Richard Lyntton gives inspirational example of the power of languages at University of Exeter event
Actor, author and soldier Richard Lyntton showed how he is an inspirational example of the power of learning languages at a University of Exeter event. In a varied career he used his language skills when serving in the Yugoslav civil war and acting in films such as Creed and The Equalizer.
Exeter’s “home-grown” medical scientist: From school research project to major study lead
He got his first exposure to the Exeter labs at the age of just 17, and now Merlin Davies is the lead author of a major research paper that attracted media attention around the globe.
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Catching up with alumnus Craig Browne
Alumnus Craig Browne (Arabic and Middle East Studies, 2013) works with the World Food Programme and recently set up a language school in Tunisia with his wife. Here he reflects on using a degree in Arabic & Middle East Studies including the skills and experiences it gave him in his career.
Lady Mireille Gillings to Open Neuroimaging Centre
Global business leader and philanthropist Lady Mireille Gillings, PhD, will officially open the cutting-edge new imaging centre which bears her name on International Women’s Day (March 8).
Catching up with alumna Rachel Houseago
Alumna Rachel Houseago (MA in Middle East & Islamic Studies, 2017) runs her own business coaching international lawyers with English as a second language, to help them communicate effectively with clients and secure future career opportunities by improving their English communication skills. Here she shares her career insights.
Dr Rebecca Flemming is the University of Exeter’s first A. G. Leventis Chair in Ancient Greek Scientific and Technological Thought
Dr Rebecca Flemming has been appointed as the first University of ExeterA. G. Leventis Chair in Ancient Greek Scientific and Technological Thought.
Sparkling success for Exeter father and daughter at luxury jewellers
Exeter alumni Michael and Honour Wainwright talk about working together at Boodles.
Thank you to our Medical School fundraisers!
Ryan Salmon and alumna Sarah Collard (Economics and Geography, 2008) have recently organised fundraising activity to support vital research at the University of Exeter Medical School, raising funds to support neonatal diabetes and cancer research respectively.
Catching up with alumnus Issa Belmond Thullah
Alumnus Issa Belmond Thullah (MA Applied Security and Strategy, 2020) is a Security Analyst and Manager of the National Situation Room at the Office of National Security in Sierra Leone. Here he tells us what he most enjoyed about studying the MStrat and what he is doing now.
How I became a football analyst
Alumnus Josh Brown (Politics, Philosophy and Economics 2020) tells us here about his role as Academy Analyst, AFC Bournemouth and offers some tips to others interested in this field.
April 22 - Celebrating our Alumni authors
Massive congratulations to our alumni authors who have had their books published.
Be inspired... Politics alumni talk and celebration event
On Thursday 31 March 2022, students from the Politics department met together for an end of term celebration and inspiring talk from alumnus Tom Bonsundy-O’Bryan (BA Politics & International Relations 2013). During the day everyone had been hard at work handing in assignments, but at 6pm the Alumni Lecture Theatre filled up with students from all years, studying a variety of Politics related courses to hear Tom speak.
Exeter alumna becomes finalist in the RHS Young Designer competition at Tatton Park
Alumna and garden designer Rachel Platt (Geography, 2018) has been picked from hundreds of applications across the country to build her first show garden titled ‘The Covid Recovery Garden’ at Tatton Park in July.
Alumnus gifts Medicine students £30 food delivery, to boost morale ahead of exams
Medicine students at the University of Exeter have been offered a £30 food delivery voucher to spend, thanks to a generous donation from an Exeter alumnus.
A husband-and wife emergency medicine doctor team row around Great Britain soon after completing epic Atlantic row
Married Emergency Medicine Doctors have begun a new challenge rowing around Great Britain for charity just three months after completing an epic 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic.
Exeter alumna develops mobile game to slay everyday sexism
Alumna Hannah Wood (PhD English, 2017), Founder and Creative Director at south west creative studio, Story Juice, is developing a new feminist punk augmented reality game, The Glass Ceiling Games.
2022 Volunteers of the Year named!
After a tough decision making process, the Alumni Volunteers of the Year for 2022 have been announced.
Alumni Annual Fund supports establishment of first Roundnet Society
A wide range of projects are supported by the Alumni Annual Fund every year which includes sport clubs and societies such as the establishment of the first University of Exeter Roundnet Society who in the 2020-21 round received funding to help with necessary equipment to start their Society.
Award success for ‘healthy’ chocolate business
A climate conscious confectionary business based in St Austell has won two coveted Free From Food Awards after receiving support from the University of Exeter, Cornwall Student Start-up programme.
Exeter alumna brings production back to Northcott Theatre
Actor and Director Emma Kilbey (English, 1989) is returning to Exeter this summer as part of the tour of her latest show.
Alumnus John Wiseman reflects on his studies at Exeter and career in Criminal Justice
Alumnus John Wiseman (BPhil Social Work, 1981) has worked in Criminal Justice for more than 40 years now and here he reflects on his studies at Exeter and career.
June 22 - Celebrating our Alumni authors
Massive congratulations to our alumni authors who have had their books published.
Alumni donations support student-led initiatives
Thanks to the generosity of donors each year, the Alumni Annual Fund is able to support a vast range of projects, from academic conferences to new sports kit, staging student plays to charity initiatives.
Virtual Masterclass delivered by alumna for BA Communications students
Flexible Combined Honours alumna Megan Hallinan delivered an incredibly insightful masterclass virtually to students on the University’s new BA Communications programme.
Alumni support the next generation of publishers and authors
After being postponed since 2020 due to COVID-19, we were finally able to hold our much anticipated ‘Working in Publishing and Writing’ event on campus this March. We were joined by three of our esteemed alumni who have all forged extremely successful careers within the Publishing and Writing world.
Careers in Social Care, Science and Healthcare
On Thursday 31 March, five Biosciences and Psychology alumni came back to Exeter for a ‘Careers in Social Care, Science and Healthcare’ careers event.
Inaugural Natural Sciences networking event
On Friday 18 March we held our first Natural Sciences alumni event, arranged in partnership with the NatSci student society, and ably organised by its Secretary, current NatSci student Elise Hobson.
Alumni support to new Law100 Scholarship Fund
Law students from underrepresented backgrounds will be able to benefit from a new initiative to be launched by the University of Exeter and supported by Exeter alumni.
Alumnus Justin Goad continues his support of students
Alumnus Justin Goad continues his support of students learning Arabic through the Alexandria Poetry Declamation Prize.
Student projects supported by the Alumni Annual Fund
A wide range of projects are supported by the Alumni Annual Fund every year which recently included workshops as part of the University of Exeter’s first Festival of Compassion and the Shotgun Theatre’s performance of Company who, in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 round respectively, received funding to help their projects.
Researcher wins L’Oreal Women in Science fellowship for work on environmental impact of hunting by cats
A recent PhD graduate is one of six scientists to receive a prestigious L’Oreal Women in Science fellowship.
Exeter alumnus awarded MBE for services to homelessness
Ed Walker, Exeter alumnus and founder of a homelessness charity in Peterborough, has been appointed MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Alumna Bethan Mann reflects on her studies at Exeter and career
Hear from alumna Bethan Mann (BSc Criminology, 2020 and MSc Social Data Science, 2021) about her pathway to becoming a data scientist.
Like mother like daughter for Claire and Natasha - who graduated 40 years apart from the same university
When Claire Cooper graduated in 1982 she couldn’t have imagined she’d be back in the same building exactly four decades later – this time watching her daughter Natasha have the same joyful experience.
Seeking kelp for sustainable snacks – alumnae found High Tide Seaweed
Alumnae Flo Taylor and Beth Joseph-Horne (Biosciences, 2015) met during their studies and connected over surfing, a passion for seaweed, and a desire to help the state of our oceans. After graduating they founded High Tide Seaweed, a women-led company which aims to show the potential of seaweed as a sustainable food source.
Teaching in China
Alumnus Rob Burton shares his experiences of how his PhD in Sociology from Exeter has helped his career in China.
Innovative Exeter Student start-up set to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence
A duo from the University of Exeter Business School have today (Thursday August 11) launched the next generation of bias detection software for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) systems.
Former University of Exeter medical student selected to join the prestigious Healthcare Leadership Academy scholars programme
A former medical student from the University of Exeter has been selected to join the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) Scholars programme - a prestigious scholarship set up to develop and nurture healthcare leaders of the future.
Exeter alumna wins top prize at RHS Tatton Park
Alumna and garden designer Rachel Platt (Geography, 2018) has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s coveted People’s Choice Best Young Designer award at RHS Tatton Park for her first show garden titled ‘The Covid Recovery Garden’.
History graduate helps create poignant film on 50th anniversary of Ugandan migration
The experience of being forced to leave Uganda is the subject of a poignant new short film involving a history graduate and her grandmother.
University of Exeter business graduate brews up his own recipe for success
A University of Exeter Business School graduate is set to embark on his latest entrepreneurial venture to help independent craft breweries improve their online sales.
September 2022 - Celebrating our Alumni authors
Massive congratulations to our alumni authors who have had their books published.
Exeter alumnus nominated for Sports Presenter of the Year
Alumnus and ITV Racing Presenter, Ed Chamberlin (Politics, 1996), has been nominated for Sports Presenter of the Year at the Broadcast Sport Awards 2022.
Living the dream: Alumni duo’s travel blog success
Alumni Cazzy Magennis (Flexible Combined Honours, 2016) and Bradley Williams (Economics with Industrial Experience, 2015) have been travelling since they graduated and now live as digital nomads travelling in their van and running Dream Big, Travel Far a travel blog that was set up to inspire type 1 diabetics to travel the world without limitations.
December 2022 - Celebrating our Alumni authors
Massive congratulations to our alumni authors who have had their books published.
Fastest British woman in history Dina Asher-Smith awarded honorary doctorate by the University of Exeter
Around 2,400 students from 94 countries who have studied 371 programmes will graduate during nine ceremonies this week.
Alumni establish PhD scholarship programme for Black British students
Generous donations from Sarah Turvill, Roger De Freitas and Wol Kolade CBE help to establish the University of Exeter PhD Scholarships for Black British Researchers.