This is our amazing Arboriculture Manager, Peter, standing in front of a row of Pinus radiata trees that he planted on campus 36 years ago […]
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‘Exeplore’ Podcast – grounds, gardening and green fingers
The University of Exeter has launched a official podcast called Exeplore and each episode will explore a different topic with students, staff and alumni; aiming […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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:
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 […]
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 […]