University of Exeter Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
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, Cornwall, near Falmouth 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.
Many students are accommodated in Halls of Residence.
Note that the University of Exeter is not the only university in Exeter - the University of Plymouth also maintains a campus, near to the Topsham Road, Exeter.
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| 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 NHS. This is based at St. Lukes and local hospitals. |
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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.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, LARP 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, a newspaper, a website and television station.Schools
Notable Alumni
External Link