international

Exeter Airport rated as one of the best airports in the UK by Which?

Exeter Airport has been rated one of the best airports in the UK for customer experience and has received ‘Recommended Provider’ status by consumer champion Which?

The prestigious recognition comes as part of Which?'s annual airport survey of its members, seeking their feedback on a variety of airport experiences.

A customer score is calculated based on a combination of...

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Silence Between Waves, Richard Chappell Dance

Venue: 
The Arts Institute, Roland Levinksy Building, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA
Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 - 19:30
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Silence Between Waves is a film performed by a cast of three exceptional Singaporean dancers shot on Torbay's scenic Berry Head.

Taking inspiration from the headland's views and environment and with a soundscape featuring recorded local stories by Torbay's Sound Communities, Silence Between Waves frames a conversation through movement and sound, connecting two countries and places across the sea by reflecting on home and far away. This film features a powerful international ensemble as a metaphor for how our oceans and dance share worldwide connectivity and...

Leading literary lights lined up for International Book Festival

Bestselling authors Judy Finnigan, Simon Scarrow and Matt Haig will be among the leading literary lights appearing at the 2015 Plymouth International Book Festival.

Writer and musician John Hegley, Thurston Moore, co-founder of experimental rock band Sonic Youth, comedian and actress Helen Lederer, refugee campaigner Bidisha and whisky connoisseur Ian Buxton are also on the roster for...

Global students head to Plymouth University for international summer schools

Students from across the world are picking up new skills and experiences thanks to a series of summer educational programmes at Plymouth University.

The Plymouth University Summer School, now in its fifth year, sees students from institutions across China spending four weeks in the South West each July and August.

The University is also hosting students from Hong Kong and Sri...

Plymouth Film Festival

International shorts are brought back for a second year at Plymouth's Film Festival.

Saturday evening includes a preview screening of Dartmoor Killing, followed by a Q & A session, the Awards Ceremony and networking party.

Sunday afternoon includes a filmmaking workship by screenwriter, Robin Mukherjee. Categories include Fiction, Animation, Comedy, Student, Documentary and South West.

For more information:

Plymouth Arts Centre, 38 Looe Street, Plymouth PL4 0EB

01752 206114

www.plymouthartscentre.org.uk

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University secures seven figure sum for international research mentor programme

Plymouth University is set to receive more than one million euros from the European Union to fund a series of international fellowships for early career researchers from overseas institutions.

University academics will mentor the fellows and oversee their work on a number of projects across robotics, geology, environmental quality, psychology, education, and early childhood education...

Libraries' Easter holiday activities

Keep the kids busy this Easter holiday with cracking free activities hosted by the Council’s library service.

Staff at libraries across the city will be making Easter bonnets and sharing stories with a ‘hatty’ theme, such as ‘Millie’s Marvellous Hat’, ‘I Want My Hat Back!’ and ‘The Cat in the Hat’. There will also be a film showing at Plymstock Library.

Most activities are suitable for children aged four to 11 and are all free of charge but booking may be required for some sessions – contact your local library for more information.

Central Library

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