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Pathways Interns 2026
In June, we were delighted to welcome Megan and Immie to the Institution through the University of Exeter’s Pathways to Arts, Culture and Heritage programme, which gives students the chance to gain knowledge and experience in these sectors.
Read about what they discovered on their journeys through our historic newspapers and how their experience as interns at the Institution has inspired them to pursue careers in heritage and archives.
Heritage Open Days 2026
Everyday Histories: Step behind the doors of one of Exeter's hidden gems and uncover the everyday stories that have shaped the Devon and Exeter Institution.
Annual Survey
One of the missions in our 2026-30 Business Plan is to “Steward and activate our collections as living resources for research, learning, and co-curated interpretation – supporting access, inspiration, and […]
Second-hand book sale – Saturday 30th May
Join us for a second-hand book sale in our beautiful Georgian library, from 11am to 3pm on Saturday 30th May. All books are donated by our members and all proceeds […]
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New table-top book display – Green Shoots: horticultural treasures from our natural history collection, unearthed by our gardeners
Visit our the Outer Library between 1 May and 7 June to see beautiful books about botany and gardening, chosen for display by our Green Shoots gardening group. Free and […]
Schools’ enrichment week – free workshops for KS3/4
Join us for a fun and interactive workshop in Exeter's oldest library, to find our what historic newspapers can tell us about fake news, trolling and clickbait.
Press Release – Turning the Page, May 2025
Following the success of The Next Chapter project, the Devon and Exeter Institution is thrilled to announce the award of £213,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its exciting new initiative, Turning the Page.
Letterpress workshop Saturday 10th May
Printmaking workshop with Jeremy Speck — a hands-on opportunity to explore this beautiful traditional craft.
The Goodbye Legs Ride and the Devon and Exeter Institution
Our Honorary Secretary of Trustees, Tom Staniford, is leading a fundraiser– a charity cycle ride to benefit us and 3 other charities. But there’s a twist – we’ll let him explain in his own words, in conversation with our Director, Emma Dunn.
