University of Exeter
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| University of Exeter | |
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| Image:Exeteruniarms.jpg | |
| Motto | unknown |
| Established | 1955 |
| Chancellor | Lord Alexander of Weedon QC MA (Cantab) |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Steve Smith MSc PhD (S'ton) |
| Location | Exeter, United Kingdom |
| Students | 13,554 total (3,900 graduate) |
| Visitor | HM Queen Elizabeth II |
| Affiliations | 1994 Group |
| Homepage | http://www.exeter.ac.uk |
The University of Exeter is the principal University in the English city of Exeter, in Devon. The University received its Royal Charter in 1955 and is today based on two Exeter campuses: Streatham Estate and St Luke's.
The University also maintains a third campus in Tremough, near Falmouth in Cornwall, in conjunction with the Falmouth College of Arts (FCA) - the University of Exeter in Cornwall - under the Combined Universities in Cornwall (CUC) initiative. The Camborne School of Mines has relocated to the Tremough campus.
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History
| 1840 | Foundation of Exeter Diocesan Training College |
| 1855 | Foundation of Exeter School of Art |
| 1863 | Foundation of Exeter School of Science |
| 1868 | Schools of Art and Science relocate to Albert Memorial Museum |
| 1876 | Foundation of Camborne Miners' Association laboratory |
| 1888 | Camborne laboratory established as Camborne Mining School |
| 1893 | Schools of Art and Science renamed to the Exeter Technical and University Extension College |
| 1900 | Exeter Technical and University Extension College renamed to Royal Albert Memorial College, Gandy Street |
| 1922 | Royal Albert Memorial College renamed as The University College of the South-West of England; Streatham Hall (now Reed Hall) gifted to the University College |
| 1930 | Exeter Diocesan Training College renamed to St Luke's College, Exeter |
| 1955 | The University College received its Charter and became the University of Exeter |
| 1962 | Post-graduate Medical School founded |
| 1966 | St Luke's College became co-educational |
| 1978 | Incorporation of St Luke's College of Education into the University's Department of Education |
| 1991 | Affiliation of the College of St Mark and St John, Plymouth |
| 1993 | Incorporation of Camborne School of Mines |
| 1995 | Affiliation of St Loyes School of Health Studies |
| 2000 | The Peninsula Medical School was established in conjunction with the University of Plymouth and the National Health Service. This is based at St. Lukes and local hospitals. |
| 2004 | Closure of Chemistry, Cognitive Science, Italian and Music departments announced. |
Today
Streatham campus
Most students work on the main campus, Streatham, which includes the Northcott Theatre.
St Luke's campus
Several thousand students, mainly Sports Scientists and Education students (both undergraduates and postgraduates), live and work at St. Lukes. This campus also houses part of the Peninsula Medical school, which is a joint venture with the University of Plymouth
Tremough campus
In addition, there are several hundred students at University of Exeter in Cornwall.
Guild of Students
Students are represented by a Guild of Students, which has an active role in campaigning at a local and national level. There are over 100 societies, ranging from the Theatre Company, live action role-playing game and Creative Writing to the Egg and Spoon society. There are a large number of sports clubs, as well as award winning media: a student radio station (Xpression FM), a newspaper (Exeposé), a website (X-Net) and television station (XTV).
Notable Alumni
- Paul Jackson
- Peter Phillips
- J. K. Rowling - author
- Samantha Smith - tennis commentator
- Thom Yorke - singer
- Will Young - singer
- Emma B - BBC Radio 1 DJ
- Nick Baker - Wildlife TV expert
- Isobel Lang - BBC Weather presenter
- Andrew Slaughter - Labour MP
- Julian Richings - actor
- Felix Buxton of Basement Jaxx
