News - January, 2019

The Exeter MBA welcomes you to the next lecture in the Exeter MBA Speaker Series on Tuesday 29th January. Bitcoin/Blockchain technology - technical tour de force or fraud? By Dr Jack Rogers, Senior Lecturer in Economics, at the University of Exeter. Jack will attempt to explain what the blockchain technology behind Bitcoin actually is,...

The first ever event of the year will feature guest speakers Myles Hopper and Giles Humphries, Devon-based founders and directors of recipe box company Mindful Chef Mindful Chef are a health-focused food box company - since their launch in 2015 they have shipped over 10,000,000 ingredients from small farms to households...

Outstanding Student Achievements Celebrated at Exeter College Awards: Pictured from left to right: Nicola Wood, Abbie Densham, Eleanor Harvey, Emily Piper, Harry Sewter, John Brimicombe, Silvia Christoforou, Oliver Daw, Lois Coram, Jessica Dennis, John Laramy (Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive), Natalie Hardwidge, Rob Baxter, (Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby and...

The Duke of York founded Pitch@Palace in 2014 to provide a platform to amplify and accelerate the work of Entrepreneurs. Pitch@Palace gives Entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet the people who can help make their business dreams become a reality. Pitch@Palace guides, helps and connects Entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses with potential...

Top 30 professional services firm Bishop Fleming is celebrating its centenary year in 2019 with the launch of a 12-month campaign bringing together firmwide, regional, sector, client and employee activities. [Pictured: Ian Smith and Andrew Sandiford] The firm, which delivers audit, accounting, tax, and advisory services to businesses and private wealth advice...

A suite at one of the most modern office buildings on Exeter’s Pynes Hill office campus has been let. The vacant suite, on the ground floor of Rosemoor Court, offers 1,988 square feet of open-plan office accommodation with air conditioning, raised floors and LED lighting.  The new tenant, Horizon Care Agency,...

Hospiscare is starting 2019 with a new leader at the helm. Peter Brennan has taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer for the local charity after former CEO Glynis Atherton retired at the end of last year. The charity which provides end of life care for patients and their...

   

The Planet Earth Games is the world’s first environment-themed multi-sports event and will be taking place in Exeter on 5-7 July. A special launch reception will take place on Thursday 24 January at the Exeter Historic Guildhall, 6pm. If you are interested in this new initiative to get young people active and...

With sport shifting up a gear – think Spring Festivals, Six Nations and FA Cup rounds – Exeter Racecourse is giving all those with a love of the big ocassion the chance to come racing this Sunday for just £5 per person. It’s a one off offer to enjoy some Sunday...