Life in the South West
With stunning scenery, outstanding quality of life and excellent economic prospects, the South West has cemented its reputation as one of the very best places in the UK to live, work and study.
Life in the South West
With stunning scenery, outstanding quality of life and excellent economic prospects, the South West has cemented its reputation as one of the very best places in the UK to live, work and study.
Exeter is the administrative and commercial centre of Devon and home to our main site, the Streatham Campus, on the edge of the city, and St Luke’s Campus in the centre.
It’s a lively city with a strong independent sector. There are boutique shops alongside high street stores, as well as independent eateries using locally sourced produce. Exeter was recently rated by industry group Tech Nation as one of three cities in the UK (and the only one in England) to be named as the next potential technology hub. This was due to the high number of tech start-up companies already operating; the room for more in the city’s science parks and university; and its strong IT, road, rail and air connectivity with the UK and wider world.
The Exeter Tech ecosystem has come alive as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, as people have found new ways to connect, form partnerships and help each other to build their businesses, big and small. New ideas are encouraged and funded through Exeter-based organisations like SETsquared and Crowdcube, among others. In addition, established businesses are bringing new and innovative products to market to help others thrive and grow as we move through the global changes triggered by the pandemic.
Situated close to St Luke’s Campus is the state-of-the-art Research, Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) building. In partnership with the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, the researchers in this building are making major scientific advances and upskilling tomorrow’s medical professionals.
With a population of 130,000 – and nearly half a million people within a 45 minute catchment area – Exeter is a young, student-friendly city with 17 per cent of people aged between 18 and 24. Boasting a high quality of life and low crime rate, a quarter of Exeter’s population study or work at the University.
With a variety of travel options connecting Exeter to London, the UK and global destinations, the city is more accessible than ever. In recent years, a number of big-name companies and organisations have seen the potential of the South West’s capital city, from the Met Office to the John Lewis Partnership.
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The University of Exeter has two sites in Cornwall; the Penryn Campus, which is unique in the country for its joint use of space with the highly respected Falmouth University; and the Knowledge Spa at Truro Hospital, home to the University’s College of Medicine and Health in Cornwall.
Our Penryn Campus sits at the head of the Penryn River Estuary, on the northern edge of the coastal town of Falmouth.
One of the South West’s leading cultural destinations, Falmouth also offers a thriving business environment. The rollout of the most advanced broadband network in Europe provides connectivity across an area that has become home to a thriving cluster of creative enterprise and sustainable innovation.
The city of Truro is Cornwall’s county town and its impressive cathedral is the site of our Cornwall graduation ceremonies.
Research on our Cornwall campuses encompasses a diverse range of themes; from renewable energy, conservation and construction to healthcare, culture and government.
Our researchers collaborate with local businesses, as well as leading international institutions, to address global and local issues in science, medicine and society.
