Opportunities week arrives at the University of Exeter from 29th October to 2nd November. It’s an exciting and varied programme of activities offered by the Grand Challenges team, disciplines and colleges, the Guild and the University.

First year students will be given tasters of some of the University’s best research, which addresses some of the biggest global challenges of the 21st century; such as water security, child health, ageing, climate change, and international security. In June 2013 the students themselves will participate in these Grand Challenges, and produce...

Following a successful invasion last year , another horde of Zombies invaded Exeter today. Starting in Sidwell Street they rampaged through Princesshay and greeted a Samba band with ghoulish enthusiasm; they then moved on to Cathedral Green through the High Street and eventually gathered at The Phoenix Arts Centre on Gandy Street.

The fun did not stop there, though, as the ghoulish Halloween Zombie Ball continued into the night, with Exeter's Phoenix transformed with visuals and decor to make the zombies feel at home for a night of gruesome shenanigans and Halloween-themed...

Scientists at the University of Exeter have been heavily involved in developing a school which is in the national top ten for energy efficiency.

Experts at the University of Exeter’s Centre for Energy and the Environment have been studying the first year of operation of Montgomery Primary School in St Thomas, Exeter.

They say the school uses less than a third of the energy of a typical school, which puts it in the top 10 per cent of schools nationally for energy efficiency.

The Earl of Wessex officially opened the school last week and described it as a ‘fantastic...

Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale says he has a lot of thinking to do after watching his side crash to another defeat.

The Grecians shipped three goals against Cheltenham and the manager made clear his frustration following the 3-0 result.

He told BBC Sport: "At the end of the game we played enough football to have scored a goal but if we can't defend at the crucial moments, which we didn't today then we put pressure on ourselves to score.

"I'm just very disappointed because I can see the level of play we have in the team but we've just not managed to perform at the...

Last night cinemas across the country filled for the first night of the latest James Bond film “Skyfall”. Being a big James Bond fan since I was introduced to the films as a young boy by my Grandad, I booked ahead for me and seven members of my family to watch the film on the opening night. I can safely say none of us were disappointed and the “WOW” factor was high throughout.

The film starts with an action packed scene in Istanbul where Daniel Craig (James Bond) chases a bad guy across roof tops and onto a train travelling at 50mph. We then hear the Skyfall song sang by Adel,...

As the days get shorter and Jack Frost nips at our toes, what better way to spend the seasonal holidays than in the festive atmosphere of the Exeter Christmas Market.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Exeter Cathedral, the inaugural Exeter Christmas Market promises to engage and excite visitors and shoppers alike. Combining products from local traders and traders from around the globe, the market will offer a veritable feast of quality fayre.

It is anticipated that this festive shopping event shall follow in the tradition of other Christmas markets,...

If your company is planning a Christmas Party this year, could we ask you to consider giving £1 per person to help a local charity support people who are homeless?

St Petrock's has been providing emergency survival services as well as advice and referral to local people in crisis for over 18 years. In that time, we have helped over 10,000 individuals. In the last 12 months, we have helped 1,396 homeless and vulnerably housed people through our services and 806 have been supported into accommodation.

This winter, again, we plan to open up the centre during...

Two members of Dawlish Warren Lifesaving Club are flying out to Adelaide in Australia this week to take part in the World Lifesaving Championships.

Rescue 2012 will involve over 3000 competitors from all over the world, competing in the pool, beach and ocean events. All competitors are members of voluntary lifesaving clubs. Clare Frank and Neil Johnson compete in the Masters competition, which is for the over 30’s.

This is the 10th World Championships the couple have taken part in: "The World Championships is the ultimate stage on which to demonstrate the...

The Exeter Green Party says claims about the benefits that John Lewis will bring to the city have been "hugely exaggerated".

In a public statement it also says environmental and social issues have either been an afterthought or ignored.

Below is the document in full taken from the party's website:

The opening of John Lewis in Exeter has resulted in some extraordinary claims about the benefits to the local economy. Andrew Bell , Exeter Green Party Policy Officer offers a reality check.

Firstly, I have nothing against John Lewis as a company; indeed...

Members keen to invest in the future of Exeter Rugby Club will be given the chance to see a detailed presentation on how to purchase preference shares in the club at next week's Special General Meeting to be held at Sandy Park.

At the club's recent AGM held on September 26, club members overwhelmingly approved motions authorising the issue of preference shares in Exeter Rugby Group Ltd in order to finance the further development of Sandy Park Stadium.

Now, on Wednesday evening (7.30pm), members and small investors will be able to gain a full insight into how to purchase...