Leigh Curtis is deputy editor of Exeter Observer and a director of its publisher Exeter Observer Limited.
She writes many of our community and culture stories and also contributes to news, features and investigations.
Leigh holds a degree in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, and leads on design and marketing as well as Exeter Observer’s financial and administrative management.
University of Exeter lags behind on female pay and employment terms
HESA figures show poor performance compared with Universities UK members and only incremental changes over past five years, mostly since staff began industrial action over pay, pensions and working conditions.
University of Exeter staff strike in largest walkout in sector history
Dispute over pay, pensions and working conditions continues as universities generate record income.
WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER 2022
Spork! Christmas special
Spork! presents poetry, comedy and live music from Joelle Taylor, Luke Wright, BopaRhys and friends, with carols from the Exeter Railway Band.
EXETER PHOENIX
SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2023
Seed Bank workshops
Monthly sessions preparing seeds for the first ever Exeter Seed Bank seed swap.
EXETER PHOENIX
FRIDAY 6 JANUARY 2023
Concerts by candlelight
Pianist Alex Wilson plays traditional festive music from around the world at Christmastime.
ST DISEN'S & ST NICHOLAS PRIORY
THURSDAY 8 TO SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER 2022
Weird Women
Exeter Drama Company presents an original play about three sisters who share a dark secret.