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February 10, 2021

Update on biological control treatment of Mealybugs

An update and photos from Drew, one of our amazing Horticultural Apprentices, on the biological treatment being carried out on the Ficus trees in The […]

Apprentices, Apprenticeships, Biological control, Exeter University, Grounds, Indoor plants, No pesticides, Predator insects, Streatham Campus, trees, University of Exeter by Mark
February 8, 2021

Ghostly going ons?

Ghostly going ons in The Forum? Don’t worry our Ficus trees haven’t turned into huge ghosts! The trees have a Mealybug infestation, so we are […]

Apprentices, Apprenticeships, Biological control, Exeter University, Grounds, Indoor plants, No pesticides, Predator insects, Streatham Campus, trees, University of Exeter by Mark
January 19, 2021

New Research – big bumblebees learn locations of best flowers

Big bumblebees take time to learn the locations of the best flowers, new research shows. Meanwhile smaller bumblebees – which have a shorter flight range and […]

Exeter University, Grounds, plants, Research, University of Exeter by Mark
January 15, 2021

Feelgood Friday – Positive Pebbles on Streatham Campus

Some positive and heart warming news for a Feelgood Friday! Pebbles with positive supportive messages have appeared along a pavement at the bottom of Stocker […]

community, Exeter University, Grounds, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter by Mark
December 18, 2020

Footpath Reinstatement – Topsham Sports Ground

Whilst the sports pitches cannot be used due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, our Grounds Sports Team have continued to take this opportunity to carry […]

Exeter University, Sports, Topsham Sports Ground, University of Exeter by Mark
December 15, 2020

Season’s Greetings!

Season’s Greetings! We hope you all have a very happy, peaceful, safe and restful festive period. We hope you enjoy the University’s Season’s Greetings message:

Exeter, Exeter University, University of Exeter by Mark
December 9, 2020

Celebrating our fantastic Grounds Team staff!

Unfortunately, due to the current restrictions, the annual Grounds Staff Celebration Event could not take place this year. However, we were determined to still go […]

Exeter University, Grounds, staff, thank you, University of Exeter by Mark
December 2, 2020

Pitch Improvements – Topsham Sports Ground

Whilst the sports pitches cannot be used due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, our Grounds Sports Team have taken this opportunity to add extra drainage […]

Exeter University, Grounds, Sports, Topsham, Topsham Sports Ground, University of Exeter by Mark
November 12, 2020

Pruning Works at Reed Hall

The Grounds Team have been busy carrying out pruning works at Reed Hall today.  

Exeter University, Grounds, Streatham, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter by Mark
October 14, 2020

Green Flag Award 2020/21 Winner!

We are delighted to announce that we have again successfully achieved the prestigious Green Flag Award for both our Streatham Campus and our St Luke’s […]

awards, Exeter University, Grounds, St Luke's Campus, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter by Mark

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