We were lucky to have three enthusiastic Green Consultants working with us on No Mow May. Fatemah, Muskan and Bryn created social media posts, counted […]
Blogs
Gardeners’ Question Time comes to Exeter!
Our Horticulture and Operations Manager, Anthony Cockell, was honoured to guide a tour for the Gardeners’ Question Time panel on our Streatham Campus on Wednesday […]
Grounds Staff Volunteering – Local Primary School’s Wildlife Garden
Three members of the Grounds team have used their annual University Community Volunteering Day to support the creation of a wildlife garden at a local […]
Student Interns Surveying & Recording Plants, Shrubs & Trees
We are excited and delighted to welcome two student interns from the A2I (Access to Internships) scheme run by the University, who will be joining […]
Congratulations and Thank You!
A huge congratulations and thank you to four members of our Grounds staff who have worked at the University for a combined total of 140 […]
No Mow May!
You may have seen areas on our campuses where the grass has been left uncut. The Grounds team haven’t all taken holiday at the same […]
Get Growing! FREE drop in session Wednesday 15th May
Ever wanted to know how to grow things for you and for wildlife but don’t know where to start? Join the Grounds Nursery Manager, Jess […]
Plant Sale – Tuesday 14th May 2024
The Grounds horticulturalists are selling a variety of beautiful plants from 10am to 2pm on Tuesday 14th May in The Forum Street. Houseplants have been […]
We are Hiring! Campus Presentation Operative
This full time permanent position is available immediately. Application closing date Wednesday 8th May. Apply at jobs.exeter.ac.uk and search for Campus Presentation Operative. We are […]
We are Hiring! Full Time Gardener Position
Are you a professional horticulturist who is excited to make an important move in your career by joining the gardeners here at the University of […]
Bird Survey Highlights Winter 2023-24
Bird surveys carried out by an independent consultant every year in spring/summer and again in winter have been in place on the Streatham Campus for […]
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2024
Intrepid birders surveyed four locations on campuses in Exeter, Penryn and Falmouth this January for the RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch. Students, staff, and local […]
Tree-mendous news – £38,000 raised for local charity Hospiscare!
For the fourth year running, the University of Exeter’s Grounds Team have teamed up with the local charity Hospiscare to recycle Christmas trees and support […]
Hospiscare Christmas Tree Recycling
We are delighted to be supporting Hospiscare’s Christmas Tree Recycling scheme again this year. If you live in Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, Tiverton, Sidmouth, Crediton or […]
Tree Seed Collection Event
Open to all University staff and students. Please join the Grounds Team for a tree seed collection event on Tuesday 28 November to collect seeds […]