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With near-record numbers of 18-year-olds making applications to university, it has been suggested that students should be provided with greater detail about the employment prospects for the courses they choose to study. 

Online News Editors, Amélie Thompson and Megan Haynes, spoke to Dr. Alex Prichard, the University of Exeter’s UCU President, about his role, the reasons for strike action and his message to students. 

The first Candidate Question Time took place on Monday 20 February, giving students an opportunity to ask candidates running for Societies & Employability Officer, Education Officer and AU President about their campaigns.

The recent inquest into the death of Exeter student, Harry Armstrong Evans, has highlighted significant flaws in the University’s wellbeing services which have caused student mental health struggles to remain largely undealt with.

Amidst the current cost of living crisis, many students are struggling to afford rent, bills and food, as well as having to cut back on social activities. This is having a negative impact on their wellbeing and their education.

A new report has found that one in four university students are likely to end their studies prematurely due to pressures from the cost-of-living crisis.