We are trialling a crop of summer flowering wildflowers at Reed Hall beds this year. We have had to change the planting scheme and rest […]
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Green fingers crossed for Anthony!
Good luck to Anthony Cockell, our amazing Deputy Grounds Operations Manager, who has been shortlisted in the Impact category of the Professional Services Recognition Awards […]
Update – Voodoo Lily has flowered
We are very excited to announce that the Dracunculus vulgaris (voodoo lily) has flowered!
Discovery of rare and unusual tropical plant growing on campus!
Groundbreaking news! We have discovered this rare and unusual tropical plant growing on Streatham Campus! It is an Dracunculus vulgarisĀ (voodoo lily) which can normally only […]
Celebrating 90 Years Service!
This month three members of the Grounds Team celebrate a combined 90 years working at the University. Colin Hole achieved 20 years service, Andy Pulman […]
Step This Way! Upgraded Public Right of Way Footpath
Working in partnership with Devon County Council, the University has upgraded the public right of way footpath through the Lowern Hoopern and Taddiforde Valley that […]
The Amazing Benefits of Trees!
The University of Exeter Streatham and St Luke’s Campuses, fields and woodland areas contain over 10,000 mature trees managed by the Grounds Team and we […]
Cherry Orchard Looking Blooming Lovely!
The Cherry Orchard by the Washington Singer Building is full of blossom and bursting out all over with beautiful flowers. Its the best time of […]
More birds on campus
This year’s campus winter bird survey saw a rise on the Streatham Campus of resident bird numbers with 32 species records. We were pleased to […]
Successful Joint Community Litter Pick!
The University’s Grounds TeamĀ and the Student Community Wardens took part inĀ a very successful joint community litter pick event with the St David’s Neighbourhood Partnership on […]