Nicola Jennison

Editor-in-Chief

Nicola Jennison
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Exeter
Education
Exeter University
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Student Lifestyle, Current Trends, News, Music, Popular Culture, English Literature, Drama and Theatre, Student Experience

  • Nicola is the Editor-in-Chief of The Exeter Tab for 2025/26. She oversees the team, writes and edits everything from breaking news to witty features, helps run the social media, and manages day-to-day operations
  • Nicola is a curious and creative writer with an interest in understanding the world around her. She strives to produce engaging stories that both entertain and shine light on important issues, while continuing to grow her career in journalism
  • In her free time, Nicola enjoys socialising, spending far too much of her student loan in cafes, and expressing her creativity through painting, music, photography, and reading

Experience

Nicola joined The Tab in 2023 as a first year BA English and Drama student. In her second year, she took on the role of Features Editor, and as she goes into her third year, she has achieved her role as Editor-in-Chief.

Education

Nicola studied at Esher Sixth Form College, with expertise in English Literature & Language, Sociology, and Drama & Theatre. She is currently going into her third, and final, year at the University of Exeter (and will miss it dearly).

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Posts

‘Watch out for printed picture scam’: People are claiming they’ve been misled on Vinted

‘Please note that what the customer will actually receive is a printed picture of the bag’

Ranked: Every Russell Group university in the Daily Mail 2027 guide – Cardiff fell six places

Birmingham was named university of the year after rising seven places to 13th, while Cardiff fell six places to 36th, the lowest of any Russell Group university

The Odyssey is now BFI IMAX’s highest-grossing film of all time, so here’s the whole top 10

It seems Christopher Nolan is in competition with himself

As a recent university graduate, I’m either under or overqualified for every entry level job

With more people going to university than ever, graduates are worried their degrees won’t help them in the job market

The live-action Tangled isn’t even out yet, but people are already dragging the sneak peeks

Did they really need to give Flynn Rider a moustache?

Cambridge issues statement saying it provided Jason Arday with support amid ‘media scrutiny’

The academic was found ‘unresponsive’ at his South London home last Friday

A guide on how to live your best Exeter summer life

Because term three goes way too quickly

23 lessons I’ve learnt across three years at the University of Exeter

From a soon-to-be graduate

Hey, you! The Exeter Tab is recruiting new editors – come join the fun and apply now

The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 26th May

Mullets banned from Exeter University rugby team over ‘links to disruptive behaviour’

‘We are unable to distinguish players because all backs now have identical profiles’

Sweet treat recipes to bake during summative season at Exeter University

Because we should all celebrate the small wins

If you’ve done these eight things, you’re officially ready to graduate from Exeter Uni

What other uni bargains banana bread for Overheard tickets?

‘I couldn’t get back to university for two weeks’: Exeter flooding causes major disruption

One man had to literally canoe his way to work

Here are five hidden gems every Exeter student needs to know about

Because independent shops deserve your attention!

Here’s which Bruno Mars song your first year Exeter Uni hall is, based on vibes

You can “count on me” x

Here are eight reasons why YOU should join The Exeter Tab next term

Tab = talented and brilliant x

A third year Exeter student’s guide to staying focused during deadline season

Trust me, I’ve been there x

cambridge word of year 2025

Cambridge Dictionary revealed its word of the year 2025 and it’s related to Taylor Swift..?!

‘We’ve entered an age where many people form unhealthy and intense parasocial relationships with influencers’

‘Positive and kind’ Exeter University student found dead by housemates

Di Al, known as Andy, was ‘always caring for other people’

Here are the iconic costumes Exeter students have worn this Hallo-week

Some inspiration for October 31st x

Exeter secures sixth place among the UK’s most haunted cities

It might be time to check your house for a ghost

‘It’s extortion’: Exeter 23-year-old charged over £1k to bring one extra suitcase on flight

‘It was several times the cost of the actual ticket’

Exeter nightclub Timepiece faces shock licence review after suspected spiking incident

The venue has been accused of failing to ‘protect and aid a vulnerable young person who became unwell whilst on the premises’

Calling all aspiring journalists: The Exeter Tab is looking for new contributors

Join us for our open meeting at 6pm on September 28th in The Ram Bar!

I asked ChatGPT how to survive Freshers’ Week at Exeter Uni, and here’s what it had to say

Eerily accurate for something that’s never stepped foot in Forum

National GP leader to speak at Exeter Uni on workforce unhappiness in UK healthcare system

The lecture will take place on September 12th

Hey, Exeter freshers! Make sure you don’t forget to pack these 13 unexpected items

It’s not called overpacking – it’s called being prepared

Eight Exeter Uni rugby players to represent their countries in summer 2025 tournaments

They will be competing against 12 of the world’s best teams

University of Exeter earns its place among the UK’s top 10 universities

‘To make the top 10 is a huge achievement’

Drake Exeter Airport

Global superstar Drake lands at Exeter Airport

His private jet is known as ‘Air Drake’

The results are in: Meet the winner of Exeter’s BNOC 2025/26

Hint: He’s furry and ginger

Exeter student Air India

Tributes paid to ‘gifted’ University of Exeter law student who died in Air India crash

Deepanshi Bhadouriya has been described as the ‘pride of her family’

Here are 10 things all incoming Exeter Uni students need to know before September

Overheard is your real curriculum

The final has begun: Vote now for your Exeter BNOC 2025

Voting closes on Friday 13th June at 10am

Time’s ticking, Exeter! Vote now in the BNOC semi final 2025

Voting closes on Friday 6th June at 2pm

Finally, it’s time: Nominations are OPEN for The Exeter Tab’s BNOC 2025

Exeter wouldn’t be Exeter without its BNOCs

Cardigans, skirts and shirts: Here’s what to wear this spring as an Exeter student

Yes, linen trousers are on the list

From Eleven to Enola: Millie Bobby Brown ranks her acting eras and iconic looks

She clearly loves a period piece

All the places in Exeter to go on your hot girl walk this spring

Reconnect with nature in style x

Exeter alumnus JK Rowling speaks out after Wetherspoons removes her portrait from city pub

The picture was supposedly removed after it had been vandalised

Plain clothed officers to patrol Exeter bars following string of sex attacks in the city

There have been three assaults within two weeks

The University of Exeter falls down to 35th place in new university rankings

The university was judged on a number of factors, including the opinions of 346,000 final-year students

Stuck on accommodation? Here’s a comprehensive review of Exeter’s most popular uni halls

East park, you’ll always hold a special place in my heart

It’s a Brat summer: Here’s absolutely everything that gives off Brat vibes at Exeter Uni

Just want to hear those club classics all summer long

Bridgerton cast first instagram

A look back in time at the cringey first Instagram posts of the Bridgerton cast

Our fave celebrities are just as cringe as the rest of us

Here are six things to do in Exeter on those miserable ‘summer’ days

Because Exmouth in the rain just won’t cut it

‘The campus cat’: Here’s seven things that Exeter Uni students love most about the city

The independent coffee shops are a big hit

Here are the five best places to get pancakes in Exeter this Pancake Day

Less than a week until you can devour as many pancakes as possible