Welcome to Exeplore, the official University of Exeter podcast, which celebrates the richness of life within our global community. Each episode explores a different topic with our students, staff and alumni. If you have any suggestions for future content drop us an email at studentcomms@exeter.ac.uk
Developing future nurses through our new Adult Nursing Degree Apprenticeship
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 ExeterYou’ll find programme information and upcoming information session dates, or you can submit an enquiry directly to the Degree Apprenticeships team
9 Feb 2026
Exploring the benefits of apprenticeships with The 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.
13 Feb 2025
Training the Future: NHS employers’ take on our innovative Level 6 MSc Diagnostic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship
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 health.apprenticeships@exeter.ac.uk
Credit: Produced by Technical Strategy & Operations team at the Department of Communications, Drama & Film, University of Exeter
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