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February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Sakura Cherry Tree Project Tree Planting

We have been lucky enough to receive 30 cherry trees donated to the University by the Sakura Cherry Project. The Sakura Cherry Tree Project was […]

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February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

From Campus Soil to University Plates: Growing Veg for Our Kitchens

We’re proud to be growing produce right here on Streatham Campus, using regenerative low carbon organic methods such as crop rotations, green manures and interplanting. […]

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February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Plant Sale – Thursday 12th February, 10am to 2pm

Our next plant sale is on Thursday 12th February from 10am to 2pm on our St Luke’s Campus; in the Cross Keys Cafe, Exeter, EX1 […]

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January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

Tree-mendous News!

£49,700 raised for local charity Hospiscare The University of Exeter‘s Grounds team have again teamed up with the local charity Hospiscare to recycle Christmas trees, raising funds […]

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January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

We Want To Hear From YOU!

Your experience of our campus grounds is important and we – the Grounds team – are committed to continually improving the outdoor spaces that we […]

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January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Plant Sale – Friday 23rd January, 10am to 2pm

🪴Our next plant sale is on Friday 23rd January from 10am to 2pm in The Forum Street, Stocker Road, Exeter, EX4 4SZ, What3Words ///hopes.pints.jumped 🪴We’re […]

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December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

What do people really think about our campus green spaces?

By Rosalind Shaw, Sustainability Manager for Biodiversity, and Holly Locke, MSc Global Sustainability Solutions Our campuses are full of beautiful green spaces — trees, wildflowers, […]

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December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Hospiscare’s Christmas Tree Collect & Recycle Project

The University’s Grounds team are delighted to be supporting Hospiscare’s Christmas Tree Collect and Recycle project again this year. If you live in Exeter, Exmouth, […]

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November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

The Tree-mendous Benefits of Tree Leaf Circles

Have you noticed the leaves in tree circles around campus and wondered why? Leaf circles around trees provide significant benefits by acting as a natural […]

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October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

University Leads City of Exeter to Golden Success in the Britain in Bloom South West Awards

The University’s long-standing expertise in horticulture and environmental responsibility has been recognised with a double Gold award at this year’s Britain in Bloom South West […]

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