A rising research star at the University of Exeter has received a prestigious national award, it has been announced.
Dr Kirsty Wan, a Research Fellow at the Living Systems Institute (LSI) has received the Early Career Research Award from the Biochemical Society - one of just 10 scientists and researchers nationwide to be honoured in the annual award scheme.
Each year the Biochemical Society presents a series of prestigious awards that recognize excellence and achievement in both specific and general fields of science.
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.
University of Exeter researcher Dr Lisa Stead is working to trace Leigh’s legacy. The work will illuminate new, unseen histories of Leigh's life and career as one of the twentieth century's most iconic female stars and show her connections to Devon. This includes a new interactive website.
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum (BDCM), Exeter City...
A collaboration between Devon’s finest cheese-makers brings you the Essential Devon Cheese Board featuring five artisan cheeses, delivered to your door. Each cheese is made with milk from cows and goats that have grazed Devon’s luscious pastures, crafted with over 100 years of skills and nurtured with love until ready for your cheese board. The essential cheese lover’s box will be delivered to your door with no contact necessary.
The board includes the Devon classics; Sharpham Brie, Quickes Mature Cheddar and Ticklemore Devon Blue, plus a ‘Grader’s Choice’ from both Sharpham and...
The Donkey Sanctuary has donated personal protection equipment (PPE) to local NHS teams and social care providers in the South West, to help them deal with the coronavirus outbreak
In line with government guidelines, the charity asked its non-donkey-facing staff to work from home, as a result of less people on its sites, the organisation had spare PPE that they have donated to NHS workers and local organisations and groups providing community health care.
The vet team at the international animal welfare charity based in Sidmouth, Devon have also worked closely with The...
Hundreds of council workers in Devon are operating as another emergency service during the coronavirus crisis according to county council leader John Hart, who has praised their dedication.
"I couldn't be more proud of the way staff have responded to the crisis in so many different ways over the past few weeks," he said.
"Team Devon is on the front line of the battle against this virus."
This weekend hundreds of extremely vulnerable people have been contacted by county and district workers as part of the 'shielding' effort to ensure everyone who has to stay home...
Living Coasts, in Torquay, famous for its penguins, has helped inspire a novelist to write a book featuring penguins – published by Penguin.
The novel, by Exmoor-based writer Hazel Prior, is called Away With The Penguins. Living Coasts' Senior Keeper, Jason Keller, helped Hazel with her research into hand-rearing baby penguins.
Away With The Penguins has been described as a life-affirming adventure featuring a cranky older lady and a lot of very engaging penguins. Living Coasts spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “We’re used to people carrying out research here – but it’s...
In the current climate, it has become almost impossible for companies to meet, interview and recruit new candidates. However, as summer approaches, another year of students are set to graduate and many of them will still be actively searching for job opportunities amid the chaos of COVID-19.
To overcome these unprecedented times, STEM Women have launched unique Weekly Online Careers Events. Beginning on 1st April and continuing each Wednesday afternoon in April, these virtual events will give employers the platform to reach out to pre-screened, virtual sign ups based on their...
The YouTube to mp3 converter offers the users to download video files in audio or MP# format. You can save it on your mobile device, laptop, and computer. These downloaded audios can play in iPod, mp3 players and others. You can add it to your playlist. Enjoy your favorite music when there is no internet access is available.
Create your playlist with the help of YouTube to mp3 converter
If you want to make your mp3 songs for your mp3 players or iPods, but you do not need to go for any searches online then it is good to use a YouTube converter. It will be the best choice...
Exeter based, independent veterinary practice CityVets, are reassuring all pet owners that they are open for emergencies, patients requiring urgent treatment, medication and pet food throughout the pandemic, come what may.
CityVets has four practices in Exeter, however, at this time two of the branches - the Alphington and Whipton practices have been temporarily closed. The Heavitree Veterinary Hospital and the St Thomas (101 Buddle Lane) branch remain open for phone advice, enquiries and emergency appointments and treatment.
Student years are remembered for an entire life. One of the main memories is a constant lack of money. Although you are already 18 years old, time does not allow you to combine work and study properly. Sitting at the university desk takes the biggest part of the time. However, nowadays, students have new opportunities. You are allowed to work remotely in your free time. This kind of job is a popular option among students.
The money received will allow you to start an independent life, remove the burden from the parental budget, eat, relax and dress better, and partially gain...
