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In this National Apprenticeship Week episode, Lucy Brandram speaks with Jody Ede (Director of Nursing) and Elle Hammond (Programme Lead) about how NHS Trusts can identify and nurture future nurses through the Adult Nursing Degree Apprenticeship at the University of Exeter.

They explore practical ways clinical leaders can spot staff with potential, boost their confidence, and support them before and during apprenticeship study. The discussion highlights the challenges facing mature learners, how the University’s experienced apprenticeship team provides tailored academic and pastoral support, and the importance of partnership working with employers.

The team also introduce the programme’s innovative workplace‑based “innovation module,” designed to help degree apprentices (DAs) create real, evidence‑based improvements in their clinical environments — giving employers tangible value and enhancing patient care.

Learn more about the Adult Nursing Degree Apprenticeship at the University of Exeter: Adult Nursing Degree Apprenticeship | University of Exeter

As we celebrate 10 years of degree apprenticeships at the University of Exeter, Julia Paci from the University of Exeter’s Degree Apprenticeships team speaks with Sharron Robbie MBE - CEO of the Devon and Cornwall Training Providers Network, Lisa Vanstone - Managing Director of One-Voice Media, and Matt Norrish - a Director from Lineal Software Solutions, about how degree apprenticeships are having an impact in the South West region.

They explore how they have set up a “learning culture” within their businesses and how effective apprenticeships are for delivering training. They also discuss the impact and importance of apprenticeships for businesses in South West England as a way to retain talent in the region.

This podcast is part of our week-long National Apprenticeship Week celebrations. Find out more here.

The University of Exeter’s innovative Level 6 MSc Degree Apprenticeship in Diagnostic Radiography is helping to fill a gap in the NHS workforce by offering apprentices the opportunity to earn while they learn, working embedded in the NHS as they study for their Masters from a Russell Group university.  Hosted by Programme Lead Jenny Shepherd, this episode explores the experience of employers in supporting and hosting students as they study.

Gill Kite (Superintendent Radiographer and Radiology governance lead for Northern Services) and Karl Nottage (Lead Practice Educator for Northern Services) from Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Trust share insights into this innovative and accelerated two-year programme’s benefits, challenges, and its impact on apprentices and the radiology workforce.  To find out how to sign up to recruit high-quality student radiographers to work with you while they study, contact [email protected]

Credit: Produced by Technical Strategy & Operations team at the Department of Communications, Drama & Film, University of Exeter

In this episode we talk to Kit Joubert and Lorna Ferguson from X Racing, the University’s Formula Student Team.

Recorded in the weeks before the 2024 Formula Student engineering competition took place at Silverstone, in July, we hear about the highs and lows of the team’s preparation for this year’s competition, their hopes for the future, and how getting involved in X Racing’s interdisciplinary team could help shift your CV up a gear and drive your career, whatever you study.

You can find out more about X Racing, how they got on at Silverstone and how you can get involved at www.xracingexeter.co.uk or follow their social media @xracingexeter.

As the South-West Innovation Expo draws to a close, Stuart Elford from Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, Richard Marsh from Exeter Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Andy Dean from University of Exeter, Jenny Milligan from University of Plymouth and Bruce Colley from Innovate UK discuss what they’ve learnt and discovered from the day and what they’ll take away.

The journey towards achieving net zero emissions can be a complex one.

To set us off on the correct course we have Amanda Burton, Circular Engineering Design Consultant & Visiting Research Fellow at University of Plymouth, Saul Whitford, Knowledge Exchange & Impact Officer at University of Plymouth and Russ Wakeham, CEO of 2 Drifters Rum.

Work with the University of Exeter on environment and sustainability initiatives: https://exeterinnovation.com/expertise/environment/

Produced by Fresh Air Studios, hosted by Paul Philpott, Vice Chair of the Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, and CEO of Fresh Air Studios.

Join Dr. Diego Panici, Lecturer in Hydrological and Water Quality Modelling at the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW); and Carolyn Cadman, Director of Natural Resources at South West Water, as we dive into the persistent challenges surrounding water.

CREWW, a collaboration between the University of Exeter and South West Water, leads interdisciplinary research to manage resources sustainably, and protect water systems against climate change and population growth.

Work with the University of Exeter on environment and sustainability initiatives:

https://exeterinnovation.com/expertise/environment/

How can digital tech break down barriers to inclusion and enhance wellbeing?

We find out with Gareth Allen, Managing Director of Soundview Media, Kyra Boyle, Associate Lecturer of NHS Digital Team at University of Plymouth and Declan Hadley of Business Development Healthcare at CISCO.

The concept of offsetting the impact on biodiversity through the creation of new habitats elsewhere is gaining traction as a crucial aspect of sustainable development. But how is this principle being put into practice, and what implications does it hold for the building industry and communities?

Join us as Dr. Ben Balmford, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Economics at the University of Exeter, Amy Coulthard, Director of Operations at EnTrade, and Dr. Dan Bloomfield, Impact & Partnership Manager for Nature Recovery & Food Systems for Exeter Innovation at the University of Exeter, delve into the main points.

Delve into the essential role of metals and minerals in our everyday devices like smartphones, TVs, and batteries, and contemplate how our world would function without them. Yet, the extraction process raises critical questions about both economic impact and environmental sustainability.

Joining us to explore these intricacies are two distinguished guests from the Camborne School of Mines at the University of Exeter: Dr. Hadi Mohammadi, Research Fellow, and Dr. Rob Fitzpatrick, Senior Lecturer.

Podcast produced by Fresh Air Studios, hosted by Paul Philpott, Vice Chair of the Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, and CEO of Fresh Air Studios