Repair Café
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NEXT EVENT: October 20th 2026
The University of Exeter's Repair Café is a sustainability and community-driven initiative that aims to reduce waste, save resources and keep everyday items in use for longer. Open to students, staff and local residents, our café offers a friendly space where you can bring broken or damaged items and get help from skilled volunteers to repair them - free of charge.
Repairing instead of replacing conserves resources, cuts waste and supports a circular economy (read our strategy here). From electronics and clothing to household items, repairing keeps much-loved possessions out of waste streams and reduces the demand for new products.
Why repair?
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Save money and resources – keep items in use for longer.
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Reduce waste – avoid unnecessary disposal.
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Learn new skills – share knowledge and connect with others.
Our launch event (November 25th 2025)
Our first Repair Café event in the Digital Maker Space (Forum Library) was a huge success:
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70+ items repaired (everything from jeans and jumpers to toasters and laptops!)
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25 amazing volunteers including University staff, students and members of local repair cafés.
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A buzzing atmosphere with queues for electronics repairs and plenty of skill-sharing!
What’s next?
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Upcoming events:
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October 20th 2026 (11am - 3pm, Digital Maker Space)
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- Past events:
- Tues June 2nd from 11am - 3pm in the Digital Maker Space (Forum Library)
- Tues March 24th 2026 11am - 3pm in the Digital Maker Space
- Tues Jan 27th 2026 11am - 3pm in the Digital Maker Space
- Tues Nov 25th 2025 11am - 3pm in the Digital Maker Space
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Plans to expand to Penryn and St Luke’s campuses in the next academic year.
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Got tools or sewing machines to donate? We’d love to hear from you.
Get involved
Want to volunteer or bring something to repair? Email repaircafe@exeter.ac.uk.
Follow @uoesustainability on Instagram for updates on future events.
Join us in creating a culture of repair, reuse and sustainable living at the University!