University of Exeter

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.

Meet the candidates running for Guild President.

Meet the candidates running for the 2023 Guild Officer roles.

Meet the candidates running to be AU President.

Exeposé’s verdict on the 2023 Students’ Guild elections.

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.