{"id":3381,"date":"2024-10-16T13:01:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T13:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/?p=3381"},"modified":"2024-10-16T13:01:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T13:01:08","slug":"britain-in-bloom-gold-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/2024\/10\/16\/britain-in-bloom-gold-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Britain in Bloom GOLD Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2024\/10\/South-West-In-Bloom-2024-GOLD-CERTIFICATE-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2024\/10\/South-West-In-Bloom-2024-GOLD-CERTIFICATE-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2024\/10\/South-West-In-Bloom-2024-GOLD-CERTIFICATE-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2024\/10\/South-West-In-Bloom-2024-GOLD-CERTIFICATE-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2024\/10\/South-West-In-Bloom-2024-GOLD-CERTIFICATE-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2024\/10\/South-West-In-Bloom-2024-GOLD-CERTIFICATE-2048x1448.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We are thrilled to share that the University of Exeter has been awarded the prestigious Britain in Bloom GOLD Award. This achievement is testament to the dedication and hard work of our Grounds team, who strive to maintain and enhance the beauty of our campuses throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The university\u2019s commitment to sustainability, biodiversity and environmental stewardship is at the heart of everything we do. Our vibrant gardens, green spaces and innovative planting schemes not only create a stunning environment for study and research, but also contribute to the wellbeing of our students, staff and local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning GOLD reflects the university\u2019s efforts to create a campus that is both aesthetically pleasing and ecologically responsible. It is a proud moment for all involved and we look forward to continuing our mission of fostering a sustainable and inspiring landscape for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a win for the entire Exeter community!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are thrilled to share that the University of Exeter has been awarded the prestigious Britain in Bloom GOLD Award. 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