Benson Hardy
I’m Benson, an Archaeology and History Department Officer. I collect student feedback from different courses and reps, working with academic staff and the Guild to drive change that benefits everyone in your department.
Department of Archaeology and History
You Said
You told us that seminar reading lists were too long and time consuming, making it hard for you to keep up, prep properly or get the most out of the content.
We Did
Benson raised concerns with course leaders. Together, they cut down reading lists and made sure the info is shared more clearly and consistently.
Here's What's Changing
Reading lists will be shorter and more manageable, so they feel useful, not overwhelming.
What It Means For You
You’ll have time to actually do the reading and feel more confident going into seminars. The prep is now more realistic and designed to help you better understand the content.
What's Next
Benson’s continuing to gather feedback across courses and working with the Guild and staff to keep pushing for changes that improve your course experience.
Your voice shapes Exeter
Keep speaking — we’re here to listen and act.
Every win shared here began with feedback from students like you — and every change reflects the impact you’ve made on campus, your course, and your community.
Working In Partnership
Thanks To You X Love Exeter
We’re working side-by-side with the University to make sure your voice leads to action. Together, we’ve already improved things that matter to you, and we’re not stopping here. There’s more to do, we’ll keep lobbying the University to make sure they keep listening.
