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Issue 5 | February 2025
| EXETER COLLEGE ALUMNI NEWSLETTER |
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Welcome to the spring term edition of the Exeter College alumni newsletter.
With March just around the corner, it should not be long now (we hope!) until we say hello to warmer, brighter days. It is in March, too, that we mark International Women's Day (8 March), a chance to show support for women's equality, their achievements, and to take action for gender parity. Alumna, Lucy Trafford, is now a lecturer in Law at the University of Oxford and an academic advisor for Frontline, a digital domestic violence risk assessment tool. Lucy's achievements are especially impressive given the challenges she faced in her final year of studies at College. Read on for more.
We hope you enjoy this update and thank you for being part of our Exeter College community. |
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EXE MAGAZINE - ISSUE 6 OUT NOW
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New issues of the Exeter College annual review and alumni magazine, EXE, are published in January and Issue 6 is now available! This edition of the magazine celebrates our Foundation Learning and Inclusion faculty and features several articles on this theme.
| | View Issue 6 now |
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You can also access all back issues of EXE magazine on the College website.
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ALUMNI STOP PRESS
| We love to bring you good news stories about alumni who are finding success. Tell us about your latest achievements so we can share these across our channels.🌟 |
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Jack Fanning was part of the College's Men's Football Academy and in 2024 he signed a pro contract with Swansea AFC. Jack recently played in the under-21s squad, scoring against Southampton Saints (though the goal was disallowed due to a foul).
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Dominic Scotting studies with Exeter College as an adult learner, and has moved from Beginners DIY, to a BTEC Diploma in Civil Engineering, and then progressed to HNC level. Following his Technician Professional Review in 2024, his reviewer nominated him for the Jean Venables Medal, in recognition of excellence in his field.
| | More about the Award |
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College offers CAA Licence
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Exeter College recently became one of only three in England approved to sign off engineers for the UK Civil Aviation Authority Part 66 Licence, essential in approving for operation any aircraft registered in the UK. The offer, relatively unique for an FE college, is embedded in the Foundation Degree in Aviation Engineering, placing our graduates in an advantageous position upon qualifying. |
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Students celebrate at Cathedral
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The College recently held its annual Student Awards ceremony in the stunning Exeter Cathedral to celebrate the achievements of learners from across its provision. A total of 23 past and present students received awards on the evening, including accolades for our talented adult learners. |
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INTERESTED IN RETURNING TO STUDY AT EXETER COLLEGE? |
Exeter College continues to offer an exciting and broad range of courses and training opportunities, from professional and Higher Technical Qualifications, to adult essential skills, and leisure courses. The Adult Advice Team welcomes enquiries - their Hub is open 9am-9pm Monday to Thursday and 9am-4pm on Fridays. You can also contact them on 01392 400170 or by email at adultadvice@exe-coll.ac.uk. |
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The Adult Learning and Higher Technical Education Open Event will take place on 19 March 2025, 5-7pm. Join us to ask your questions about returning to study.
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LEARNERS IN THEIR OWN WORDS
| Fanta Doumbouya is originally from the Republic of Guinea, with French as her first language. She has progressed from Entry Level English courses right through to GCSEs in Maths and English, Access to Higher Education and is now in the second year of the Foundation Degree (FdA) in Business at College. Fanta praised her lecturers, saying: |
“All the teachers I have crossed on the road have always helped and encouraged me at every step.” |
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Fanta's learning journey showcases the breadth of learning opportunities at College at all levels, as well as being testament to her determination and commitment. Applications and interviews are now underway for Access and HTE courses. Head to the website for more.
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LUCY'S STORY
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Lucy Trafford studied the International Baccalaureate (IB) at Exeter College between 2013-14. She was forced into homelessness during her final year of studies as a result of domestic violence and, despite such adverse circumstances, achieved her IB qualification and secured her place at Oxford. She went on to gain her undergraduate degree, Masters and then her Doctorate, always incorporating criminal law and in particular the response to domestic violence, into her studies and progression planning. Lucy was recently appointed as a lecturer in Law at the University of Oxford and continues her work supporting various organisations and platforms in their research and initiatives tackling domestic violence and other related issues.
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I really enjoy studying, I really enjoy learning, and I want to use that critical way of viewing things to try and make the world better. |
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KEEPING IN TOUCH
| If you are a former Exeter College student (whether you attended Exeter College two years ago or twenty years ago) and wish to stay connected with the College by sharing your memories, or news about your successes and stories since progressing, please complete the form or send us a message. Perhaps your story will feature in future editions of the EXE magazine. |
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The next Exeter College newsletter will be sent out in April 2025. If you wish to unsubscribe from these newsletters at any time, please do so using the unsubscribe link in the footer of this message.
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