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Monday March 21 2011 Issue 578 www.exepose.com
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Staff spend £3.8m on travel
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University staff travel across the world to countries including Australia, China, the USA, Hawaii, Indonesia and the Bahamas.
Ben Tyson EXETER UNIVERSITY has spent millions of pounds on staff travel across the globe over the last three years, an investigation by the Express & Echo has revealed. Figures released under the
Freedom of Information Act have shown that over £3.8 million has been spent on trips, made by the 3,310 staff of the University, since September 2008. Countries visited total 140, with regular trips to Australia, China and the USA, whilst more unusual destinations include the Bahamas,
Hawaii and Indonesia. Last year, the University spent almost £2.2 million on staff travel, whilst costs for this year have amounted to £1.1 million so far. Unfortunately, the investigation was unable to obtain information detailing the purpose of these visits,
or the staff involved. The University has released a statement saying, “The investment in international visits by faculty, students and professional staff supports our ambition to be recognised as a University of global standing.”
The statement goes on to say, “This global reach is what makes Exeter a leading international University and we will continue to invest in opportunities for students and staff to engage with their international peers.” Continued on page 3...