The number of students accessing counselling support at the university has more than doubled in recent years, Exeposé has found. Figures released under freedom of information laws show that 369 students accessed such sessions in the academic year 2017/18, compared with 144 students in 2016/17 and 168 students in 2015/16. The figures also show a […]
‘Five criteria’ for digital check-in to remain in place
Shadow Council was informed on Wednesday 20th March that the incumbent VP Education, Warren Bingham-Roberts, was content to keep the Digital Check-in system in place provided that sufficient reassurances had been provided on five aspects of the system. These reassurances surrounded accessibility issues for students who lack phones, concerns that had been raised over protecting […]
‘No meaningful communication’ on sanitary products student idea
Students have sent an open letter to the Students’ Guild which states that there has been ‘no meaningful communication’ on a student idea calling for free sanitary products to be available on campus, despite the idea having been passed in December. The letter asks the Guild to contact the person who originally submitted the idea […]
USS engaging in new pensions consultation
Discussion began on 2 January about a new valuation of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), a pension scheme for university staff. USS are indicating that they are not seeking to implement the recommendations of the Joint Expert Panel (JEP), which was set up by Universities’ UK (UUK) and the University and College Union (UCU) and […]
New regulator seeking more data on Prevent
Chris Lindsay, Director of Governance and Compliance at the University, updated students and staff on 31 October about changes to the implementation of the counter-terrorism duty Prevent. A new regulator, the Office for Students (OfS), which replaced the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) on 1 April of this year, are asking for more […]
Exeter students march for People’s Vote
The largest number of Exeter students so far took part in the People’s Vote march on 20 October of this year. They joined an estimated half a million people at the march, which was the largest protest of its kind since the anti-Iraq War protests of 2003. Exeposé understands that 54 students signed up to take […]
Islamic Society raises over £14k
The University of Exeter’s Islamic Society have raised £14,344.40 during Charity Week, which was held between 22 and 28 October. This amount surpasses the total amount raised last year. The money was raised through a mixture of events held throughout Exeter as well as through online platforms. The events included a Fifa tournament, Kaspas dessert […]
Stuck on Mount Brexit
Theresa May likes her walking holidays. She reportedly decided to call last year’s general election on one such venture in Snowdonia. She may not have visited her other favourite (the Swiss Alps) this year because it seems as though she is there already- climbing a huge mountain, with little grip, and rather a big crevasse […]
The King Billy Closes Its Doors
The King Billy pub on Longbrook Street, which had built up a loyal following over the years, closed its doors on Tuesday 10th July. The pub, which was often referred to by locals as ‘the zoo’, was often regarded by Exeter students as an out-and-out ‘locals pub.’ Regulars packed into the octagonal shaped pub for […]
Exeter Student Cuts Hair for Charity
Harriet Stack, a third-year drama student, is cutting her hair and donating it to The Little Princess Trust. On her JustGiving Page, Hattie states: “I have always had long hair for as long as I can remember and have never thought about cutting it short. I am extremely lucky and, at times, have taken my […]