Education

€10m project to accelerate AI use in UK science and business

A new multi-million-pound European project is set to boost adoption of AI among businesses and researchers across the UK to help unlock untapped economic and scientific potential.  The University of...

Shaun the Sheep is coming to Devon

The nation’s favourite sheep will be joined by Wallace and Gromit in Devon this autumn as part of StoryFest, a collaboration between Libraries Unlimited...

Plymouth Marjon University Rises in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

Plymouth Marjon University has secured its place among the UK’s best, rising five places overall in the prestigious Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026...

New school advisory board model boosts governor recruitment and saves admin but leaves parents in the dark

A new school governance model being rolled out in the South West is helping headteachers cut back on admin and encouraging schools to work...

Free maths and numeracy courses for adults in Torbay

Adults in Torbay who want to improve their maths and numeracy skills can now sign up for free courses thanks to a new government...

Following Covid delays the extension at Burton Academy is officially opened

A two-storey extension which was completed at Burton Academy in February 2021, has been officially opened by Councillor Cordelia Law.  On Thursday 23 June, key...

Secret Book Quest on a mission to reverse the literacy gap 

The pandemic has had a huge impact on literacy levels in the UK, with 78% of UK schools flagging reading as a concern.*  Libraries Unlimited...

‘Build a Better Tomorrow’ Construction Careers

https://youtu.be/YbLH8ZsXuq0 There is currently a misconception of what a career in construction offers, so Building Greater Exeter has teamed up with Build Torbay to commission...

Improved Facilities for pupils at Mayfield School, Torquay

Work has started at Mayfield School to build a new Administration Block, which will allow existing space within the school to be remodelled to...

Extension at Burton Academy provides new facilities for pupils

A new, two-storey extension has been completed at Burton Academy, providing pupils with access to additional teaching spaces and improved facilities.  Improvements have also been...

New vocational centre at Brunel Academy opens

A new vocational centre at Brunel Academy has opened, providing young people at the school with the opportunity to learn new skills in catering...