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
Things to consider in the community
Please continue to be mindful of noise levels, as you may have neighbours with young families, early morning work commitments or exams.
If arranging a gathering, it is important to socialise safely and considerately by consulting the noise section of the Community Guide (pages 26-29). Noise in the street can carry and have a big impact on all our community. Consider those who need to sleep, particularly during the week.
Please continue to be mindful with household waste as rubbish bags left outside can attract vermin who will attack bags and spread waste across the streets, particularly if there is food waste inside.
You can check the Exeter City Council website for collection dates for your address and download the bin calendar.
Join our Community Engagement Team
Supporting our local communities and staying safe has never been a greater priority. Do you want to be part of an innovative team, supporting students and working in the local community? Are you interested in a flexible, part time job that provides experience in working with community organisations?
Consider applying to be a Community Engagement Officer, working with our Community Liaison Team throughout 2025/26. Deadline for applications is 25 May.
Get your valuables security marked
Talk to our team about how to keep you and your belongings safe and get your valuables registered to deter theft. This is a great way to ensure that your items can be tracked and found more easily, should they ever be stolen. This service is suitable for small valuables (e.g. mobile phones, laptops) and bicycles.
Dates we'll be in the Forum piazza with Dr Bike:
- 10 April and 1 May (11am - 2pm)
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, Accommodation Team, Student's Guild.
There are lots of support teams ready to help you find accommodation.
Volunteering opportunities available
For those interested in volunteering there are loads of options both on campus and in the city that you can join: Community issues.
For more information on pop-up volunteering opportunities or community events, please contact 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.