Exeposé spoke to VP Education Bella Enoizi, breaking down what she does in her role on a daily basis, supporting students after COVID-19 and how things might change due to the pandemic. É: Can you tell us a little more about your role and what work you’ve been doing recently? BE: So, I am VP […]
Student charity work halted by Guild’s delay in updating DBS policy
Two student volunteer groups have spoken to Exeposé in regards to delays surrounding inhouse DBS checks, with criticism being levelled at how “dismissive” the Students’ Guild have been of their concerns and how lack of clear communication has led to projects being cancelled. “Pre-pandemic the Guild used to provide all DBS checks for our projects […]
Disabled students condemn University’s failure to uphold ILPs as evidence
Several students have voiced their anger and dismay regarding Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) no longer counting as evidence for mitigation. This year the University has given all students four self-certified one week extensions which require no mitigation forms or evidence, and unlimited self-certified extensions for students with ILPs. However, it appears the system has changed […]
In Conversation: Katy Dalglish, AU President
We spoke to AU President Katy Dalglish about what she does in her role, promises made in her manifesto and the miscomunication surrounding the email to sports clubs. É: Firstly, just give an overview of what it is that you do as AU President?KD: It varies hugely, which I really like about the role. So, […]
“Your mum cleans Lafrowda”: EURFC ‘Hymn Sheet’ controversy
The Exeter University Rugby and Football Club has found themselves in controversy following a self-described ‘Hymn Sheet’ containing parody-style songs which students have described as “sexist” and “classist”. Excerpts Exeposé obtained from an anonymous source include a reference to “dirty skets”, as well as a song entitled ‘Polytechnic Idiots’. This song features lyrics mocking working […]
Driver of University sponsored bus attacked
A bus driver working the University Night Bus circular to campus was taken to hospital following an unprovoked attack on the high street in the early hours of Saturday morning.
AU miscommunication sparks outrage and confusion
Image: Chloe Pumeras STUDENTS across sports clubs have been left outraged and confused following the Athletic Union’s miscommunication surrounding club socials. In an email sent to club captains on Monday 18 October from AU President Katy Daglish, clubs were informed that socials were being paused “due to a large number of complaints and disciplinary cases” […]
“The worst management I’ve ever had the misery of working for” Former employees allege University mismanagement of Ram
Several former Ram employees have come forward to express their anger and frustration at the alleged mismanagement of the University’s on-campus pub since it was transferred from Guild ownership in Autumn 2020. Talking to Exeposé, several former employees presented a series of damning allegations that ranged from poor hygiene to replacement of student staff with […]
In Conversation: Lily Margaroli, Student Guild President
Lily Margaroli was Co-President of Nightline and Model Westminster Society before being elected to be President of the Student Guild for the forthcoming year. We sat down with her to find out a little bit more about her, the challenges she will be facing and some of the issues facing students and the Guild. É: […]
In conversation: Izzy Harrison, VP Opportunities
Following Fresher’s Week, we sat down with Guild’s VP of Opportunities Izzy Harrison to talk societies, COVID-19 and the impacts of the commercial transfer on student employability. É: So obviously Freshers’ week has just passed and everything is starting to settle down a bit. How did you think the first few weeks of university have […]