A new University of Exeter lecture series will examine the role of humanities experts in tackling global crises, including health, the climate emergency and racial injustice.
The online events, free and open to the public, will also showcase discussions on how humanities research can help universities better conduct their global activities and be agents of positive change.
Academics from around the world will bring their varied disciplinary perspectives to modern global events: from the 'long view' of history, to compassion-based understanding of human needs, to...
Stagecoach, Britain’s biggest bus, coach and tram operator, has announced the appointment of Carla Stockton-Jones as its new UK Managing Director.
Carla becomes the first woman to head a major private sector multi-modal public transport operation in the UK and will report directly to Stagecoach Chief Executive Martin Griffiths.
The appointment, effective from 1 October 2020, follows a thorough competitive process involving internal and external candidates over a number of months. She succeeds Mark Threapleton, who retired this summer.
Global furniture retailer Timothy Oulton is delighted to announce the acquisition of Sofa Workshop. The new Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Exeter opens its doors on 12th October.
Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton will feature a beautiful new collection of 100 handcrafted sofas tailor- made in unique finishes and offered in more than 500 sizes and configurations, all designed around the demands of modern life and made to order,one-by-one using simple tools and time-honoured techniques. The collection will be complemented by carefully curated lighting and cabinet ranges.
Exeter City claimed their first home league win of the season after a 2-0 win against Cambridge United at a rainy St James Park.
A first-half penalty from Matt Jay and a composed finish from Joel Randall secured all three points for City, against a Cambridge side who came into the fixture unbeaten. The wind and rain played a significant part in the game, but City’s defence proved solid throughout.
Coming into this fixture, Matt Taylor named an unchanged side from last week’s first league win of the season, with a 1-2 victory over Mansfield. Cambridge on the overhand was...
The first step to dealing with addiction is by acknowledging it. Most substance abusers are still employed and with a job, it is easy to convince yourself that you have everything in control. Some may even convince themselves that they need the substance in order to work efficiently, making it harder to quit. You need to recognize that by keeping the job and prolonging treatment, you are only dragging and compounding the negative impacts it has on your mental and physical health. What is the point of having a job if you have no health to spend your income on in the future? Take a good...
As shorter days beckon in more ways than one, those seeking an earlier start can kick off the day with a little extra Caribbean sunshine and warm the soul with 2’4’1 breakfasts at the Bay Breakfast Club in Exeter. Plus, as afternoon cocktails become more or less essential, Turtle Bay has extended their famous happy hour so it runs right through from opening until 8pm.
There will be 2'4'1 on ALL breakfast & brunch dishes daily until 11am, plus the team will now be flinging the doors open at the Exeter restaurant at 8.30am.
An Exeter School Sixth Former has been offered a place in the prestigious Rodolfus Foundation Choir.
Lower Sixth Former Ciara Morris is one of 300 members of the youth choir that performs a variety of events from evensong to BBC and Philharmonia orchestra concerts.
She auditioned for the choir by sending in a video of herself singing So In Love from Kiss Me Kate, accompanied by Mr Daldorph on the piano. She then took part in a virtual sight-reading test with the choir leader, Ralph Allwood MBE.
Ciara is currently studying English Literature, History, Music and...
In the corporate landscape, a watch is viewed as a statement and a status symbol. This article highlights the watches worn by a few of the most powerful figures in the corporate scene. Here, the focus will be on the net worth of the renowned watch-wearers and the price of their timepieces.
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Bill Gates
Bill Gates is perhaps one of the most renowned corporate figures for his position as former CEO and co-founder of Microsoft Corporation. At the beginning of the year, his net worth was valued at approximately $96.3 billion. At numerous...
French-style rooms are sought after by many people due to their elegance and simplicity. It can create a romantic feel while at the same time not pushing the room over-the-top in terms of pricing. With so many choices and options, you can easily fill your room up with whatever French furniture you want. Here are some ways on how you can nail the French-style bedroom design.
French Furniture
The first thing you need to create a French-style bedroom is to get French style furniture. There are three main styles to choose from depending on what you are looking for in the room...
Whisky is one of the most popular and most loved alcoholic beverages in the world. It can be found in almost every region, with each area claiming pride in its own special process of distillation. The word “whiskey” or “whisky” (based on the region) is derived from “uisge beatha”, the Gaelic word for “water of life” because it has medicinal uses that really can improve your health! As a matter of fact, throughout its history, whiskey has been used for medicinal purposes. The earliest records of distilled alcohol date back to the 13th century in Italy, where it was used in monasteries for...
