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A digital apprentice

Data and Digital Apprenticeships at the University of Exeter and Exeter College explained

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2022, which runs from 7th - 13th February 2022, the University of Exeter and Exeter College are collaborating on a virtual event all about our apprenticeship programmes.

If you are an employer who is interested in upskilling your workforce in data and digital skills or bringing in new talent, an apprenticeship could be the solution you are...

Exeter quay, the river flowing below purple, brooding skies

Minister praises Exeter's net zero development

Exeter Science Park has opened its net zero carbon George Parker Bidder building, with £5 million of government funding.

It is hoped the 14,000 square foot site, which is just off J29 on the M25, will support businesses and create more jobs for the city.

Minister for Levelling Up Neil O’Brien MP said: “As we level up communities up and down the country, we will continue to...

Cotie building

SETsquared Exeter and Cotie unite to boost North Devon technology cluster

SETsquared Exeter and Cotie (Centre of Technology and Innovation Excellence) in North Devon have announced a new partnership to provide a combination of facilities and expertise to innovative technology businesses.

The University of Exeter Enterprise Zone (UEEZ) project, made possible due to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), has boosted the expansion of its...

Don Armand, The Gaming Athlete

Exeter Chiefs set to take part in South West’s first region-wide corporate Esports Festival

The Exeter Chiefs rugby team have entered a team for the first corporate esports festival for the whole of the South West, taking place in February 2022.

The two-time Premiership winning club, which also took home the European Rugby Champions Cup in 2020 after beating Paris-based team Racing 92, will enter a three-man team to compete with organisations from across the South West...

The Esports Academy at Exeter College

First region-wide corporate esports festival comes to the South West

The first corporate esports festival for the whole of the South West is taking place in Exeter next year, organised by Tech South West in partnership with Exeter College .

Esports is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, with a global revenue of over $1bn and an audience of 474m in 2021, according to Newzoo. Esports first appeared as an official medal sport at the Asian...

Fireworks

Rob Bosworth: Lifetime Achievement Award nominee at the Tech South West Awards

This week, South West Tech Daily is profiling the four nominees for the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tech South West Awards , which take place on 25th November.

First up is Rob Bosworth, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Exeter College.

Rob has been a central figure in developing the Exeter education ecosystem for more than 20 years and has played an integral role in...

University of Exeter Research Scientist Degree Apprenticeship applications open for January start

The University of Exeter Level 7 Research Scientist Degree Apprenticeship (MSc Data Science Professional) is now open for applications for a January 2022 start.

Data is collected and used in every business and the demand for data skills is growing at a fast pace across differing job roles and contexts. The University of Exeter offers solutions to employers who are seeking to up-skill...

Plymouth Science Park

Tenants at Plymouth and Exeter Science Parks recognised in Tech South West Awards shortlist

Companies at Plymouth and Exeter Science Park have been shortlisted for the annual Tech South West Awards .

Nearly 200 entries were received for the prestigious event, which showcases the best innovation and talent across the region’s tech sector.

Plymouth Science Park tenant Pixalytics is shortlisted for the Clean Tech and Future Tech Awards. Pixalytics is an independent...

Candice Walters, IT Business Technology Consultant at Timewade

Timewade and Exeter College work together to boost career aspirations

Exeter-based IT support specialist Timewade is working with Exeter College to encourage more young people to consider a career in technology with a series of ‘How I got into Tech’ blogs showcasing the educational and career journeys Timewade employees have taken.

In the series, Timewade employees share how they got into technology, what they like about working in the sector, and...

Glasgow Science Centre, where the COP26 summit will be held

Exeter's Met Office hit with steep COP26 bill

The UK Met Office , based in Exeter, is one of at least three organisations to downgrade their presence at next month’s COP26 climate talks due to higher than expected costs, according to Politico .

The Met Office are sharing a joint space and events programme with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The three...

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