University of Exeter and Exeter College Strengthen Education Partnership

The University of Exeter and Exeter College have signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), deepening their shared commitment to enhancing education across the region.

The agreement, formalised during a ceremony at the University’s Streatham Campus, marks the next chapter in a partnership spanning around 20 years between two of Devon’s leading educational institutions. 

The renewed MoU strengthens a shared ambition to shape a dynamic and inclusive local education ecosystem, strengthening community wellbeing, and promoting regional development across Exeter and the wider region. 

Speaking after the ceremony Professor Lisa Roberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter said: “I am delighted that the exceptional partnership between the University of Exeter and Exeter College has once again been strengthened through this new, updated Memorandum of Understanding.  

“This partnership has provided a strong, positive and successful foundation for both institutions to make a genuine and impactful difference not only in the provision of key opportunities for our students , but in providing important skills for our city and region as a whole. We are determined to use this opportunity to build on the successes and ambitions we have shared for a decade and more, and to work together to help create opportunity and regional growth.” 

The MoU outlines a number of key areas  for the partnership. 

These include Acting as Education System Leaders through joint initiatives such as the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust, Exeter Mathematics School, and the South West Institute of Technology; Shaping the Community Together through the Exeter Civic University Agreement;  and Driving Academic Excellence through complementary educational pathways. 

Exeter College Principal and CEO, John Laramy CBE, added: “I am delighted to sign an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Exeter. We have worked together for over twenty years, and our partnership deepened nine years ago when we signed our first MOU. 

“Today’s updated agreement reflects the shared ambition of the College and the University, placing our partnership at the forefront of higher and further education collaboration. It stands as an exemplar of a world-class university working with an outstanding college to help shape a clear, coherent, and impactful education ecosystem. 

“I would like to thank Professor Lisa Roberts and her team for their collaborative approach, which is making a real difference to our community, city, and region.