University

On 21 February, in conjunction with the UK Council for International Student Affairs, a dedicated session was held to provide international students the opportunity to voice their experiences on studying at UK universities.

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.

Researchers from the University of Exeter have contributed to a parliamentary briefing concerning the challenges which face those with invisible disabilities in education and work, such as a mental health condition or cognitive impairment.

The University of Exeter is running a new pilot programme to train university students to tutor disadvantaged pupils who have fallen behind due to COVID.

Exeposé spoke to Jack Liversedge, VP Education, about the Students’ Guild Reference Right campaign, which aims to reduce the number of academic misconduct cases. 

The University of Exeter has green-lit the building of a new Multi-Faith Centre behind the Forum building. Replacing the existing Muslim prayer rooms and multi-faith spaces in the Old Library.