COMMUNITIES IN EXETER

We know how important it is to connect with people who share similar experiences and values. 

We’re here to help you find your people, and build a community here at Exeter just as you are.

Spotlight On: Welcome 2026

Starting or returning to university can be both exciting and nerve-racking. Whether you want to meet new people, try something different, get advice or make your voice heard, we’re here for you.

Come along to some of our mixer events in September and October to meet likeminded people.

If you’re starting Exeter and worried that you won’t find your people straight away, I’d say to give it time, keep putting yourself out there, and don’t be afraid to try something new because lots of people are doing the exact same thing.

Storm Carr-Barney
3rd Year Student

Upcoming Events

Browse our upcoming events and see what's on. Don't forget to see what society events are coming up too!

Athletics Park Run
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Athletics Park Run
Come join us as we head to Saturday Parkrun 
Sep 19
8:15
Bottom of Stocker Road
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PUAP Swimming (outdoor pool)
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PUAP Swimming (outdoor pool)
PUAP is an inclusive, relaxed and flexible way to get active and try new sports and activities. Multiple FREE sessions run every week
Sep 19
8:30
Cornwall House Pool 
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Communities

Find your people

Students of Colour

Your identity matters here. This is a space where students of colour can feel seen, supported and celebrated.

Connect with people who share your experiences, find community through student‑led spaces and be part of a network that uplifts, empowers and stands together.

Our groups, societies and networks are where you can start to find your people.

Find the support and resources to help you navigate university, overcome barriers, and feel connected throughout your time at Exeter.

Leading your community? Our Community Empowerment Team is here to support you – whether your community is big or small, a society or not. We can provide advice and practical leadership skills support, advocacy, cultural and community celebrations, and much more. Get in touch.

Hear first-hand experiences from Exeter students.

Disabled Students

Whether you’re disabled, neurodivergent or living with a long‑term health condition, this is a space where you’re understood and supported.

Connect with students who get it, build confidence and shape a university experience that works for you — not the other way around.

Make uni work for you with tools designed to help you get around and feel confident on campus, plus feel supported throughout your time here.

  1. AccessAble accessibility guide for the University.
  2. Virtual tours can help you get a sense of the spaces.
  3. Accessibility routes around Streatham and St Luke’s.
  4. Guides around accessible use of the Library.
  5. Wellbeing Services for disabled students, including declaring, support available, and advice.
  6. Disabled Student Peer Mentoring undergraduate scheme (cross-faculty).
  7. WP Guidance for disabled students.
  8. Report an accessibility issue click to the University

Leading your community? Our Community Empowerment Team is here to support you – whether your community is big or small, a society or not. We can provide advice and practical leadership skills support, advocacy, cultural and community celebrations, and much more. Get in touch.

Hear first hand experiences from Exeter students.

Students of faith

Bring your whole self - beliefs, values and all. Exeter is a place where faith and spirituality are welcomed.

Find belonging through student‑led faith communities, connect with the Multifaith Chaplaincy and be part of a campus that respects and supports every belief, including none.

Find the support, spaces, and resources you need to practise your faith, connect with your community, and make the most of your time at Exeter.

  1. Find contacts to local worshipping communities and confidential support by getting in touch with the Multifaith Chaplaincy.
  2. Join the Staff and PG Humanist and Progressive Fellowship or see WP Advice.
  3. FAQ on campus food and religious requirements.
  4. Religious observance and examinations guidance.

Leading your community? Our Community Empowerment Team is here to support you – whether your community is big or small, a society or not. We can provide advice and practical leadership skills support, advocacy, cultural and community celebrations, and much more. Get in touch.

Hear first hand experiences from Exeter students.

  1. Aleem: Balancing Lectures, Prayers, Study Sessions and Iftar
  2. Aanya: Celebrating Navratri on Campus

Want to tell your story? Get in touch (marketing@exeterguild.com) or look out for opportunities via our paid Content Scheme.

LGBTQ+ Students

Be proud. Be curious. Be you. Our LGBTQ+ communities are spaces where everyone is welcome, exactly as they are.

Meet supportive people, build lifelong connections and get involved in student‑led groups that champion inclusion, equality and belonging.

Our groups, societies and networks are where you can start to find your people.

Find the support, communities, and resources that help you feel safe, seen, and supported throughout your time at Exeter.

  1. The Guild offers a non-means tested Gender Expression Fund.
  2. Wellbeing Services for LGBTQ+ students.
  3. Gender Diverse Support
  4. Intercom Trust is a local charity that advocates for and supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans+ people. Phone their helpline on 0800 6123010.

Leading your community? Our Community Empowerment Team is here to support you – whether your community is big or small, a society or not. We can provide advice and practical leadership skills support, advocacy, cultural and community celebrations, and much more. Get in touch.

Hear first hand experiences from Exeter students.

postgraduate Students

Whatever your postgraduate journey looks like, taught or research, you belong here.

Connect with postgraduates across campuses and disciplines, share experiences and be part of an inclusive community shaping the Exeter experience together.

Support, resources, and opportunities designed to help you succeed, connect, and thrive at Exeter.

  1. Wellbeing Services for postgraduate students.
  2. PGR Peer Mentoring Scheme (cross-faculty).
  3. Speak to your Academic Rep or PGR Officer.
  4. Join the Parent and Family Support (PAFS) Community.

Leading your community? Our Community Empowerment Team is here to support you – whether your community is big or small, a society or not. We can provide advice and practical leadership skills support, advocacy, cultural and community celebrations, and much more. Get in touch.

Hear first hand experiences from real students.

Mature Students

This is a space where mature students can feel confident, connected and supported.

Meet others balancing study with life commitments and find a welcoming community that fits around you.

Our groups, societies and networks are where you can start to find your people.

Support, resources, and opportunities designed to help you feel confident and connected throughout your time at Exeter.

  1. Mature Student Mentoring Scheme (undergraduate, 21+, cross-faculty).
  2. Guidance for current mature students.
  3. WP Guidance for mature students.

Leading your community? Our Community Empowerment Team is here to support you – whether your community is big or small, a society or not. We can provide advice and practical leadership skills support, advocacy, cultural and community celebrations, and much more. Get in touch.

Hear first hand experiences from real Exeter students.

  1. Society Spotlight: Mature Students Society
  2. Emily: Best Student Pubs in Exeter

Want to tell your story? Get in touch (marketing@exeterguild.com) or look out for opportunities via our paid Content Scheme.

International Students

Wherever you’re from in the world, you belong at Exeter! Join a truly global community where cultures, languages and experiences come together.
 
Make connections, find familiar faces and access support that helps you feel settled, included and at home from day one.

Find everything you need to feel welcome, connected, and supported throughout your time at Exeter.

  1. Wellbeing Support for international students.
  2. Guild Advice for international students.
  3. University's International Student Community.
  4. Come to the University's Intercultural Cafe to meet new people and celebrate our different cultures.
  5. English language skills development support.
  6. Find likeminded people at the International Staff and PG Student network, and the Collective for Racial Justice.
  7. Inclusive Exeter

Leading your community? Our Community Empowerment Team is here to support you – whether your community is big or small, a society or not. We can provide advice and practical leadership skills support, advocacy, cultural and community celebrations, and much more. Get in touch.

Women Students

Connect with women from across the university, build inclusive friendships and be part of communities that celebrate womanhood while standing up for women’s rights and experiences.

Find your people through student‑led societies and events that bring women together, uplift voices and create spaces where everyone can thrive.

Support and resources designed to help you feel confident, connected, safe and supported throughout your time at Exeter.

  1. Resources and guidance on gender equality.
  2. Wellbeing support for women students.
  3. Feel confident around the city with the University's Safe Walking Routes.
  4. Access free menstral and sexual health products in our Wellbeing Cupboard.

Leading your community? Our Community Empowerment Team is here to support you – whether your community is big or small, a society or not. We can provide advice and practical leadership skills support, advocacy, cultural and community celebrations, and much more. Get in touch.

Hear first hand experiences from real Exeter students.

Student Campaigns

Students like you are making the changes they want to see on campus.

More halal and kosher food options on campus

The uni has expanded its range of halal and kosher food options across campuses.

Lia

Improving on campus spaces for neurodivergent students

Working with Guild President and the University to make more quiet spaces on campus.

Zeph

Supporting students with chronic health issues

Created the Chronic Health Peer Support Group – holding weekly peer support sessions.

Olivia

Supporting students to feel they belong at Exeter

Created South Asian Society – a community where students can connect and celebrate their culture.

Aksa

Tackling the stigma around sexual violence

Reforming consent education, and delivering active bystander training to society committees.

Annabel