Every student is a valued member of our Exeter community and we love the diversity of identities, backgrounds, and cultures across our campuses.
We know how important it is to be connected with people who share similar experiences and values and we’re here to help you find them. Take a look at our communities using the tabs – these are the current groups led by and for students. You can also find dedicated services and opportunities for these communities. Can’t see one for you? Get in touch!
Our student communities are places of friendship, support, and celebration – they’re something to be proud to belong to!
You can expect a warm welcome, a strong sense of community, and a shared passion to shape Exeter into a more accessible and inclusive place! Exeter is not always the most accessible place for those with any disability or health condition, and navigating university life can present unique challenges and barriers. Find some of the ways to get involved in the Disabled Student Community, through events, campaigns, societies, and more!
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University of Exeter are leading a project to better support International Neurodivergent students.
Join us Friday the 1st of December in Seminar Room 10 (the America Room) in the Forum on Streatham Campus at 18:00 for another round of our ever-popular presentation night!
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If you're missing your pets at home, or just love dogs - come along to meet Eddie, our new Pets as Therapy dog who will be visiting us each month.
The University of Exeter is proud to include a variety of ways in which students can be active whilst studying, one of these is Pitch Up and Play!
Get involved with the research project the University is running looking to better understand international neurodivergent students. Focus group Wed 6 Dec, 12.00-14.00. Sign up before 4 Dec.
Tuesday 10 October is World Mental Health Day, a time to bring attention to how important it is to talk about mental health and how we can look after it.
Arriving at Exeter this week with a disability? Here's everything you need to know.
This is your chance to meet our committee and find out more about what we do!
The Disabled and Chronically Ill Network aims to provide a space for staff and students to connect, share experiences and information, and provide support.
Annually from mid-November to mid-December, Disability History Month celebrates the historic civil rights journey of disabled people.
As an Officer team we wanted to speak to you about the very sad case of a student suicide which occurred last year and has recently received media attention.
Your university experience should be as fun, accessible and offer you as many opportunities as possible.
This student-led community exists to represent disabled students, and to promote an understanding of disability and build a supportive community.
We’ve created this page to update you on everything your Guild is doing to improve the experience of Disabled Students and to provide guidance and resources for your time at Exeter.
Searching for communities that are inclusive and accessible? Look no further! Tons of our societies are led by, and for, Disabled Students - including our fantastic Neurodivergent and Disabled Student Society and Feminist Society.
Finding support should be easy, that’s why we’ve made this list of contacts for you:
Have ideas on how to make the University more accessible? Talk to the Community Representation Team and they will support your campaign, be it for small adjustments or systemic changes!
Need to speak to someone about a case of harassment or bullying? The University’s Dignity and Respect Advisors are here to listen, talk through your options and signpost you to other sources of support. You can also Raise a Concern with the University to find out more options for advice and support. If you need to report an incident, you can find several options through the University.
Exeter is proudly a global community – we have students and staff from all around the world! Find all the ways that you can get involved as an International student in Exeter – making friends, exploring Exeter, and celebrating our diverse cultures across campus!
Come and be a part of the University Transition and Integration team's Intercultural Cafe to meet new people, celebrate our different cultures and approaches.
International students experience freshers' in a very different way than students from the UK.
The Guild is organising a number of stalls to gain insight into international student experiences. You can also do the survey here: https://exeterstudents.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TD5HArLnPQTg6W
Get involved with the research project the University is running looking to better understand international neurodivergent students. Focus group Wed 6 Dec, 12.00-14.00. Sign up before 4 Dec.
Join us for a Big Night In, with crafts, games, food and a film!
Read Nicole's story about moving to Exeter from New Mexico to study.
We are here to support our students through the recent devastating earthquake in Morocco and flooding in Libya.
Our International Welcome Programme is designed to welcome you to the university and to help you settle into your new life with us.
We are extremely saddened to see the distressing news of the earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria, which have been devastating, with widespread destruction and tragic loss of life.
International students are at the heart of our community, and a great way to find a group of people who share your experience of getting used to a new country is by joining one of our societies.
We have a bunch of brilliant groups run by and for students including nationality and culture specific societies.
This community is here to provide safe space where you can make friends, have fun and feel at home at Exeter.
But it doesn’t stop there! We have plenty of opportunities listed below for you to find support and guidance for your time at Exeter:
If you have any ideas to improve the experience of international students get in contact with the Community Representation Team. Here you’ll get support with your campaign – be it small adjustments or institutional changes – to improve your community’s experience at university.
Discover and celebrate who you authentically are. Whether you’re confident in your gender and sexual identity, or are still learning who you are, our Communities of LGBTQ+ students are welcoming and safe places where you can thrive as you.
Come along for a trip to St. Nicholas Priory, regarded as the oldest preserved building in Exeter!
Join us for a talk with the CEO of the Intercom Trust about protecting our futures.
Join us for some performances from 4 local drag queens and kings! Free food will also be provided as part of your ticket!
Claiming our past. Celebrating our Present. Creating our future. Every February is LGBTQ+ History Month.
We're excited to share with you our new Wellbeing Cupboard in DH1 (Devonshire House) where students can help themselves to free period products and a range of other healthcare items.
Exeter welcomes everyone! We want you to find a space where you feel part of community and empowered, whether you’re confident in your gender identity and sexual orientation or exploring who you are.
We’re constantly working to make Exeter a place where you feel safe, liberated and happy. That’s why we’ve created this page - to update you on everything your Guild is doing to improve the experience of LGBTQ+ Students and to provide guidance and resources for your time at Exeter.
Our LGBTQ+ students are welcoming, passionate and powerful. Check out some of the amazing societies led by and for LGBTQ+ students that put equality at the heart of what they do:
Want to learn more about the LGBTQ+ experience at Exeter? Then our student stories are perfect for you!
Fancy finding out more about LGBTQ+ history, lives, and culture? Or have you got some LGBTQ+ recommendations that you just have to share? Check out this student curated database of LGBTQ+ materials.
Getting support should be easy, that’s why we’ve created this list of resources for you:
All students at Exeter deserve to love Exeter – no matter how long you’re here for, how old you are, or what kind of degree you’re doing! If you’re here for just a year or much longer, we’re here to help you connect with others and get the most of your time at Exeter.
We know there are differences as well as overlaps between the PGT, PGR, and mature – so we’ll be planning some things for specific communities too.
Join us for a festive meal at Samuel Jones (located on the Quay) to celebrate making it through the term!
UniChat is a student-led pilot initiative to help olderstudents (over 30s) feel more engaged to better find each other, to socialiseand for mutual support. Register via this external website.
Join us for a guided walk around our beautiful Streatham Campus to get away from the stresses of Welcome Week.
This is your chance to meet societies based over at St Luke's!
Our International Welcome Programme is designed to welcome you to the university and to help you settle into your new life with us.
Are you a Research Student at University of Exeter? Join us at The Terrace on Wednesday 21 June for a fun filled evening at our PGR Summer Soiree.
Coming back to university for a postgraduate degree or starting university later in life can feel daunting. That’s why we’ve created this page – somewhere you can find all the updates, resources and guidance you need to make you Love Exeter!
Your Students’ Guild is here for you. We are on your side and are constantly working to make sure you get the best experience possible at university. Our recent work has ranged from calling for increased stipends to help with the cost-of-living crisis, to making sure the University upholds teaching contracts.
You’re bound to find people in the same boat as you at Exeter – our postgraduate and mature student community is thriving! The best way to find your people is through joining one of our societies, run by students, for students:
Check out this list of resources for support and guidance:
If you have any ideas to improve the experience of postgraduate and mature students get in touch with the Community Representation Team. Here you’ll get support with your campaign – be it small adjustments or institutional changes – to improve your community’s experience at university.
Need to speak to someone about a case of harassment or bullying? The University’s Dignity and Respect Advisors are here to listen, talk through your options and signpost you to other sources of support. You can also Raise a Concern with the University to find out more options for advice and support. If you need to report an incident, you can find several options through the University.
Racial justice and celebrating diversity are at the heart of the Students’ Guild. From supporting our communities of colour, to campaigning for fairer and safer university experience – we’re here for you. We work with students to run Black History Month and cultural celebrations. Whether you want to make friends or shape Exeter for the better, you can find out more on this page.
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The University, partnering with Grit, are organising a 2 day personal development workshop for African and African Caribbean heritage students.
Each October, we observe Black History Month here in the UK to celebrate the contribution Black people have made to our culture and community.
Before I came to the University of Exeter, I was unsure about what to expect. I assumed because of how large the University is, the environment I would be in would be better than the previous schools I had attended, which had always lacked diversity.
As part of our Faith and Culture day of Welcome Week, you're invited to contribute to a piece of community art!
October is Black History Month, an amazing chance to celebrate Black people's contribution to society and culture.
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Roxane Gay, renowned feminist writer and cultural commentator, will be stopping at the University on her first ever UK tour – With One ‘N’.
We are proud to have a student body that celebrates diversity and is inclusive of Students of Colour. However, we understand that this community faces disadvantages that can impact your time at university.
Your Students’ Guild is here for you. We are on your side and are constantly working to make sure you get the best experience possible at university. This page is here to update you on everything your Guild is doing to improve the experience of Students of Colour at Exeter and provides guidance and resources for your time with us.
So far, the work we’ve done alongside Students of Colour has ranged from challenging the award gap, to bringing safety to our streets, to making sure the University’s spaces and curriculum are authentically representative. We will continue to call out racism and discrimination to ensure Exeter is a safe and inclusive place for all Students of Colour. If you have any ideas for campaigning for positive change in the University, we’re always here to help!
Finding communities that you connect to, led by students, for students, is easy when you join a society. At Exeter we have a variety of amazing societies that you can join:
Check out this list of resources for support and guidance:
If you have any ideas to improve the experience of BAME students get in contact with the Community Representation Team. Here you’ll get support with your campaign – be it small adjustments or institutional changes – to improve your community’s experience at university.
Need to speak to someone about a case of harassment or bullying? The University’s Dignity and Respect Advisors are here to listen, talk through your options and signpost you to other sources of support. You can also Raise a Concern with the University to find out more options for advice and support. If you need to report an incident, you can find several options through the University.
Whatever your religion, beliefs, faith, or spirituality, we are passionate about making sure Exeter feels like home for you. Whether it’s help organising celebrations or festivals, supporting student faith groups, or building dialogue across communities and the University – we’re here for you!
Everyone is welcome to join our vibrant on campus Diwali celebrations. Activities and events are designed for students, families and local residents to enjoy.
Navratri is a Hindu festival that honours the divine feminine energy Shakti. There will be an Aarti (prayer) and speech, followed by dance, music and food. More info and tickets on Fixr soon.
The University will make every effort, in its timetabling of exams, to avoid holding exams on religious days or festivals.
Everyone's invited to our pop-up Faith Café as part of our Faith and Culture day of Welcome Week!
The National Multifaith Youth Centre develops multifaith relationships on campuses across the UK. Has your society elected an Interfaith Officer yet?
Building work has begun near the Forum for the new Multifaith Centre!
We're always here to listen to ways that we can improve your student experience and recently members of our Student Voice team met with our Islamic Society.
Join us in breaking fast on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) takes place every year on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp.
We are so proud to have students from different beliefs, faiths, religions and spiritualities at Exeter. We’ve created this page to help if you’re looking to find like-minded people, are interested in exploring your faith, or if you’re looking for spiritual guidance. Here you can find updates on everything your Guild is doing to improve the experience of Students of Faith, as well as guidance and resources for your time at Exeter.
Your time at university should make you feel supported, empowered and welcomed – that's why we’re here. So, if you’ve got ideas for any positive changes or need an extra pair of hands for throwing a religious or cultural celebration, we’re here to help. All you need to do is get in touch and we’ll be on it!
Finding communities that you connect to, led by students, for students, is easy when you join a society. At Exeter we have a variety of amazing societies that you can join:
Support
Finding support should be easy, that’s why we’ve made this list of contacts for you:
With over half of Exeter’s students identifying as women, it’s not surprising we have such a rich and diverse variety of women’s groups. From building community within the arts and academia, to campaigning against period poverty and violence against women, there are many opportunities for women to get involved!
Our support based societies will be hosting a relaxed living room space where you can come and take a break, play board games, or spark your creativity with some crafts!
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Roxane Gay, renowned feminist writer and cultural commentator, will be stopping at the University on her first ever UK tour - With One'N'.
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What is International Women's Day and Why Do We Celebrate it?
This is an annual international campaign that starts on Fri 25 November.
We're excited to share with you our new Wellbeing Cupboard in DH1 (Devonshire House) where students can help themselves to free period products and a range of other healthcare items.
Women make up over half of our student population – we're here to make sure that every woman has an empowering, fund, and safe time at Exeter.
Exeter women come together to create inclusive and fun communities, and to address issues that affect women by advocating for women's rights. You choose the topics which matter most to you.
Looking for safe, fun and empowering spaces? One of the best ways to find people and events that celebrate womanhood is to check out our amazing societies run by and for students:
We want you to love Exeter, and part of this means getting the most relevant support for you. Check out this list of local resources: