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Kira Brookes
I’m Kira, your Student Living Officer. I lead on fixing the issues that affect student’s experience, from housing, finances, safety, to health and wellbeing, plus living in the local community.
You Said
You told us that rising living costs and limited financial support make it hard to afford food on campus. Many shared that they’ve had to skip meals or rely on food banks during term time.
We Did
Kira met with the University Catering and Commercial teams to find ways to support students struggling with food costs. They proposed a food voucher scheme, using the eat&shop app to provide digital vouchers that make support easy, discreet and accessible.
Here's What's Changing
Plans are now underway to launch the voucher scheme, giving students facing financial hardship immediate access to meals in on-campus outlets.
What This Means For You
You’ll have greater access to affordable, nutritious food, helping ease the pressure of rising costs and support your wellbeing.
What's Next
We’re securing funding and piloting the scheme, with the aim to expand it across more campus outlets soon.
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.
