English news archive 2020
Pioneering health research at the University of Exeter to continue thanks to renewed Wellcome funding
Pioneering University of Exeter work on worldwide health challenges will continue thanks to renewed funding for a unique research centre.
New anthology of powerful pieces about the climate crisis from writers and scientists
Writers from around the world and climate scientists have penned powerful and thought-provoking pieces about the climate crisis for a new anthology.
New time-traveling drama podcast takes listeners on a moving and inspiring journey through transgender history
A new podcast takes listeners on a moving and inspiring journey through the ages as they time-travel to explore transgender history.
Majority of people would pay to watch online theatre again – even when venues are open, research shows
The majority of people who have experienced digital theatre would now pay to watch online shows, even when venues are open, a new study shows.
Staff and students celebrate National Poetry Day with moving online performances
University of Exeter staff and students have celebrated National Poetry Day with moving performances of verses from around the globe.
Celebrate the diversity and history of the landscape of England and Wales as part of unique arts project
A stunning digital map of England and Wales will provide the inspiration for new poems celebrating the diversity and history of both countries.
University of Exeter and Charles Causley Trust celebrate current and future collaborations
The University of Exeter and the Charles Causley Trust have celebrated current and future collaborations with a special ceremony held online.
University of Exeter nominated for four “Oscars of higher education”
The University of Exeter has been nominated for four “Oscars of higher education” which honour the best teaching and research in the country.
Digital transformation will be key to ensuring survival of theatre industry during coronavirus, research shows
Digital transformation will be key to ensuring the survival of the theatre industry during coronavirus because people are willing to pay to see shows online, new research shows.
Exeter academics elected to British Academy
Two University of Exeter academics have been elected fellows of the British Academy.
Collecting footballing memories for the future
Exeter City Football Club’s Grecian Archive has been gathering ‘memories for the future’ with the help of the University of Exeter.
Urgent research begins to help ensure survival of regional theatre threatened due to coronavirus
Urgent research has begun to find a way for small and mid-sized theatre companies threatened with closure due to coronavirus to keep operating.
Exeter City’s legendary players to have a “seat” in the crowd at Wembley playoff game
Exeter City legends from the past century and beyond such as Dick Pym, Alan Banks and Adam Stansfield will have a seat ‘together’ at a game for the very first time at the club’s Wembley playoff match.
Anfield poem celebrates Liverpool FC and memories of a ‘swaying, pulsating Kop’
Liverpool Born Football Poet, Sharon Jones has written a moving tribute to Anfield and Liverpool FC as part of a national Places of Poetry project.
Make writing a positive experience and don’t force it, experts say
A team of experts at the University of Exeter have given their top tips for parents to support their children’s writing as they begin to return to school following more than two months of lockdown.
Relive Exeter City Football Club's 1990 title win in online exhibition
Football fans can relive the 30th anniversary of Exeter City’s historic 1990 league title win as part of a new online exhibition.
Stunning scroll paintings and graphic art show shared history of famine in India and Britain
Beautifully illustrated scrolls and graphic art storytelling traditions will help communities to reflect on shared histories of famine in India and Britain and cope with today’s environmental changes.
Study into the cultural impact of the “returned yank” wins researcher major book prize
Work by a University of Exeter researcher into the impact of the “returned Yank” on popular culture has won a major book prize awarded by the American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS).
Award-winning children’s author brings story time online to help children during coronavirus lockdown
An award-winning Exeter children’s author has become a virtual bedtime storyteller to help families cope with the coronavirus lockdown.
Newly discovered letters shed new light on Thomas Hardy’s “genuine love match” second marriage
Newly discovered letters show Thomas Hardy’s second wife’s joy and happiness at her marriage, and her sadness and loneliness after his death.
Film fans can explore Hollywood icon Vivien Leigh’s South West links thanks to major new study
She achieved global stardom thanks to iconic roles in Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire. Now the public can explore how Vivien Leigh had strong links to the South West as well as Hollywood as part of a major new project.
LGBTQ+ heritage of museum collections to be revealed and celebrated as part of major new project
LGBTQ+ heritage embedded in the rich collections at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) will be revealed and celebrated as part of a major new collaboration, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.