Events

Social Mobility affects everyone – Forum Stalls

• Monday 23 February, 10:00-14:00
• Forum Street, Streatham campus

Discover the student societies working to create positive social change on campus. Learn how social mobility affects everyone, what each society offers, and how you can get involved in making campus a more inclusive space.

 

Roots to Routes: Social Mobility Journeys – Virtual Panel

• Monday 23 February, 15:30-16:30
• Online

Join us for a panel discussion bringing together staff and students to explore the diverse journeys of social mobility: the routes taken, the barriers faced, and the support that made a difference. Through lived experiences and reflection, this session aims to highlight how social mobility shapes educational and career pathways, while creating space for connection and discussion across the University community.

This event is open to students and staff.

Panellists:

• Nick Pointon, Senior Lecturer at the Law School in Penryn and part-time Judge of the First Tier Tribunal. Before joining Exeter in 2021, he was a barrister for 11 years.
• Dr Dawn Lees, Student Employability and Development Manager, Career Zone. She also oversees the Career Zone Podcast series.
• Sian Robinson, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management. She is a graduate of the University of Exeter, having followed the widening participation route of entry into Undergraduate Year 3 from Exeter College.
• Professor Nathan Mayne, Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Climates. He proudly hails from a working-class background in Cornwall.

Visit the event page to register for a place.

 

Building a Socially Mobile University – Discussion drop-in

• Tuesday 24 February, 12:00-15:00
• The Greenhouse, Devonshire House, Streatham campus

Join a facilitated conversation with the Students’ Guild and student leaders, exploring connections between social mobility, wellbeing and classism, and how campus cultures of non-belonging can impact social experiences at university. All contributions will be anonymised and used to inform future action. Attendees will have the opportunity to platform issues and ideas, explore the impact of wellbeing on social mobility, and receive a digital badge for your participation.

This event is open to students. Booking essential – register for a place on FIXR.

 

EX4: Big State-School Quiz – The 93% Club Exeter

• Tuesday 24 February, 19:00-21:00
• Forum Seminar room 04

Join The 93% Club Exeter for a fun and lively quiz celebrating state-school experiences. Test your knowledge, meet like-minded students, and connect over a night of friendly competition, and to celebrate Exeter’s first Social Mobility Week. Membership not required. 

This event is open to students. Booking essential – register for a place on FIXR.

Projects linked to Social Mobility – Forum Stalls

• Wednesday 25 February, 10:00-14:00
• Forum Street, Streatham campus

Discover a range of past and present projects focused on increasing student social mobility. Connect with the students and staff making change on campus – learn about new projects, find inspiration, and see how you could get involved with increasing social mobility and belonging at the University of Exeter.

 

Let’s Talk Social Mobility Research – Lightning Talks & Panel

• Wednesday 25 February, 15:15-16:45
• Old Library 129, Streatham campus

The University of Exeter is home to the Centre for Social Mobility, the UK’s only university centre dedicated to improving social mobility through evidence-informed practice and policy. Join us for a series of short lightning talks showcasing current research and projects related to social mobility. The session will include a Q&A panel and an opportunity to connect with others working on or interested in social mobility research across the university.

Presenters:

• Chris Playford, Sociology
• Eve Worth, History
• Nitzan Peri-Rotem, Sociology
• Ellen Greaves, Economics

This event is open to students and staff. Booking essential – register for a place on Eventbrite.

 

‘Class and Gender’ Discussion Group – Feminist Society

• Wednesday 25 February, 18:30-19:30
• Forum Seminar Room 07, Streatham campus

Hosted by the University of Exeter Feminist Society, this discussion group explores the intersection of class and gender, providing space to share experiences, reflect and spark ideas for positive change, with intersectionality at its heart. Membership not required.

 

How to gain valuable experience – Forum Stalls

• Thursday 26 February, 10:00-14:00
• Forum Street, Streatham campus

These forum stalls spotlight student-led societies and university schemes which help students gain valuable extra-curricular experience and get started in their careers. Opportunities range from volunteering to paid roles, designed to help kick-start your CV and career. Discover new projects to get involved with, find career inspiration, or add something new to your CV.

 

A Kind Campus - Workshop

• Thursday 26 February, 15:30-16:30
• Forum Seminar Room 07, Streatham campus

Join this interactive workshop to explore how kindness, inclusion, and supportive practices can make the university a more welcoming environment. Through discussion and practical exercises, participants will identify ways to foster a culture of belonging and take action to create positive change on campus. Attendees will receive a digital badge for your participation.

This event is open to students. Booking essential – register for a place on Eventbrite.

 

Re-Classifying the Curriculum - Workshop

• Friday 27 February, 11:00-12:00
• Pearson Teaching Room, Building One, Streatham campus

This workshop aims to explore how classism can permeate academic environments and classroom settings, and how curriculum design can better support social mobility. Through small table discussions and topic-based activities, share your experiences, ideas, and examples of what works and what needs to change. Our aim is to identify practical ways to make learning environments more inclusive and supportive of belonging across the university.

This event is open to students and staff. Booking essential – register for a place on Eventbrite.

 

‘I Belong at Uni’ Creative Workshop (Exeter)

• Friday 27 February, 17:00-20:00
• The Greenhouse, Devonshire House, Streatham campus

Come along to a relaxed, creative workshop led by Exeter 93% Club. Using collage and art materials, we’ll reflect on belonging, classism and imposter syndrome at university. This will be a safe and welcoming space to chat, create and connect over tea and biscuits. There will also be the opportunity for your work to be included in a national 93% Club ‘zine’ on imposter syndrome.

This event is open to students and staff. Booking essential - register for a place on FIXR.

 

 ‘I Belong at Uni’ Creative Workshop (Penryn)

• Friday 27 February, 18:00-20:00
• The Exchange 5, Penryn campus

Come along to a relaxed, creative workshop led by the recently revived 93% Club Penryn. Using collage and art materials, we’ll reflect on belonging, classism and imposter syndrome at university. This will be a safe and welcoming space to chat, create and connect.

This event is open to students and staff. No booking needed - just come and join us!

 

‘Sip and Paint’ Widening Participation Event – Exeter Law Society

• Date, time and location tbc

Hosted by Exeter Law Society, this creative workshop combines painting, conversation, and networking to explore widening participation and make meaningful connections with fellow students. Membership not required to attend.