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Francis Steptoe
I’m Francis, your Education Officer. My job is to make sure your needs and voice shape your education - ensuring it’s accessible, engaging and the best it can be.
You Said
You told us you need more accessible and quiet study spaces on campus to help with focus, sensory needs, and managing busy environments.
We Did
Francis met with the Library team, sharing the success of the Penryn Campus Ear Defender and Headphone Bank and encouraged them to adopt a similar scheme in Exeter.
What’s Changing
The Library has agreed to introduce the initiative, meaning you will soon be able to borrow headphones or ear defenders to create quieter study environments anywhere on campus.
What This Means For You
You’ll have more control over your study environment, especially during busy times like exams - making campus spaces more inclusive and comfortable for everyone.
What’s Next
We’ll work with students who would benefit most to shape how the scheme runs and make sure it meets different accessibility needs.
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.
