Rory Cunningham is the Community Liaison Manager for the University, promoting positive relationships between student residents and permanent residents living in communities surrounding the Streatham and St Luke’s campuses.
This role evolved from ongoing partnership work of the University, Exeter City Council, Devon and Cornwall Police and Exeter's Students' Guild.
Tel 01392 723721
To raise queries with our Community Engagement Team (non emergency)
Phone 01392 723721 Email communityengagement@
exeter.ac.uk
The University's Estate Patrol provides a 24 hour service on campus. They deal with matters of security and safety and can be called to report or discuss off-campus incidents involving students. Estate Patrol can be contacted at any time on 01392 263999.
You can find out more information on the Security webpages.
The University in the community
We understand that social differences between student residents and local residents can sometimes cause tension. We believe that such tensions can be resolved when there are more opportunities for communication and meaningful engagement. The University's Community Liaison Manager works to enhance relationships with local communities.
This section of the website describes some of the ways our Community Engagement Team support students to integrate positively when living in private accommodation. We work in close partnership with the City Council, the Police, Resident Associations and other community groups, to promote positive engagement. We also invest in a series of projects and campaigns, like the glass-caddy scheme and the end-of-year waste collection scheme 'Students on the Move', as well as a range of ongoing initiatives like community gardening, litter-picking and 'meet your neighbour' events.
If you have any questions about the work we do or would like to raise a concern that we can explore, please contact the team at any time, please call or email communityengagement@exeter.ac.uk.
Community Engagement News
Moving into the city can be a very exciting time, but it does come with responsibilities. Here are our top tips to help get you started to get along in your neighbourhood.
You can keep up to date with the latest community news by subscribing to our bi-termly e-newsletter written by our Community Engagement Team.
Say hello
Introduce yourselves to your neighbours – they have a lot of experience living in the area and can offer advice. Having a conversation can help make your transition much smoother to understand how your neighbourhood works. Getting to know them on a first name basis (and even exchanging a contact phone number) is a good first step to maintaining positive relations in the community.
What’s that noise?
Noise can be an issue, especially in the weekday. Be mindful when you’re walking home in the evenings and if arranging a social gathering, it is important to socialise safely and considerately by consulting the noise section of the Community Guide (pages 24-27). Noise in the street can carry and have a big impact on the community. Consider those who need to sleep, particularly during the week. You may have neighbours with young families, early morning work commitments or exams. Be especially considerate of those who live behind your address, they are your neighbours too.
Waste management
Each property should have a green bin for recycling, a black bin for non-recycling and a food waste bin.
Green and black bins are taken on alternate weeks, and food waste is collected every week.
You can check which bin is collected when on your street by subscribing to the Exeter City Council’s email reminder or download your bin calendar. Details on which bin your waste should go in is highlighted in the waste section of the Community Guide (pages 22-23).
Disposing your waste correctly and storing your bins properly prevents spillage and council action to your house. For more guidance or help ordering missing bins, contact communityengagement@exeter.ac.uk.
Cars and parking
We strongly advise you to not bring a car, as parking is a real challenge in Exeter. There is no parking on campus for students who live within the city boundary and hardly any off-campus parking is available nearby.
The Streatham and St Lukes campuses are within easy walking distance of the city centre and parking charges are high in the city.
Consider sustainable options, such as: cycling or using the buses in the city. If you do bring a car, consider car sharing. You can register to share your journeys with other students. If you are eligible, parking on Exeter’s campuses is free for carshares.
House hunting tips
Looking for a property to live in next year? Finding somewhere to live in the city can be tricky.
You can find lots of information and resources through the University's Move Smart Campaign and our other pages here: Community- Students' Information, Student's Guild.
There are lots of support teams ready to help you find accommodation.
Celebrate National Volunteer Week: 5 December
For those interested in volunteering there are loads of options both on campus and in the city that you can join: Community issues.
If you have a volunteering opportunity, let us know! communityengagement@exeter.ac.uk
Community Engagement Team
The Community Engagement Team encourage the integration of students as active citizens and facilitate the work of the Community Liaison Officer. Community Engagement Officers work closely with the Students’ Guild, local Police and City Council to support fellow students living off-campus.
There are three Community Engagement Officer teams. The Exeter East, West and Central Teams provide a supportive presence to students living across the wards of St James, St David's, Pennsylvania, Newtown and Polsloe.
Community Engagement Officers conduct 'walkabouts' in their area, signpost students with community queries, attend community meetings and develop termly community projects. They also facilitate ongoing campaigns and initiatives, including the end of term 3, Students On The Move refuse removal scheme. They can help to security-mark your valuables, stencil your property number onto your bin and they also run a glass caddying scheme at the end of each term to help collect and recycle your glass.
Community Engagement Officers have access to the Community fund, financing projects that bring students and permanent residents together.
Local Community Engagement Officers wear branded Community Engagement Officer jackets, hoodies and polo shirts and are always happy to chat. To contact directly please email communityengagement@exeter.ac.uk.
The Community Engagement scheme has been developed and supported by the University, Exeter Community Safety Partnership, and Devon and Cornwall Constabulary.