Support
If you have been affected by discrimination, bullying, intimidation or harassment, including sexual violence or sexual harassment, there are a range of support services provided by the University, Students' Guild, Students' Union and external organisations who can help you.
We also have information about safeguarding, including how to raise a safeguarding concern.
Support for students
In an emergency
- Emergency services (police, ambulance, fire brigade) – 999
- Estate Patrol (Exeter campuses) – 01392 723 999
- Campus Security (Penryn campus) – 01326 254 444
There is more information about how to stay safe, including while you're out and getting home, on our student safety pages.
Urgent wellbeing support
If you need non-emergency medical attention
Exeter
Cornwall
For out-of-hours medical care, wherever you are, use the NHS 111 service
Sexual abuse and assault: Support and information
Visit our dedicated page for support and information around sexual abuse and assault, including emergency help.
NHS Sexual assault referral centres (SARCs). Help is available 24 hours a day, and you can find your nearest centre here.
If you need advice or to talk to somebody
University-wide
- Dignity and Respect Advisors – members of staff providing a confidential and informal service for students or staff involved in cases of harassment or bullying (including those facing allegations about their behaviour)
- Pastoral Mentors - a point of contact for taught students within your departments, who can support you if you are facing challenges that impact your ability to study and be successful in your programme.
- Academic Lead for Student Support (Racial Equality and Inclusion) – colleagues within departments you can talk to if you have concerns or need support regarding experiences of racism or discrimination.
- International Student Support – advising and supporting non-UK students on all campuses
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team – EDI information and support for students and staff
- Wellbeing – free advice, guidance and support.
Exeter
- Students’ Guild Advice Unit
- Residence Life Team – confidential support for students living in University accommodation
- Multi-faith Chaplaincy – a safe and confidential space to talk
Cornwall
- The Students’ Union Advice Service – support for housing, finances, academic concerns and welfare
- Student Support – living and welfare support
- Multi-faith Chaplaincy – a safe and confidential space to talk
If you need wellbeing support
- Mitigation – support for unexpected situations that affect your ability to complete an assessment or exam (such as illness or a family crisis)
- Wellbeing Services, including
- Mental health support
- Disability advice and support
- Peer support
External support and advice
- Family Lives
- National Bullying Helpline
- The Mix (support for under 25s)
- Galop (for LGBTQ+ people)
- Samaritans - Write, email, online chat, or call 116 123 to talk to someone
- Visit our dedicated pages for wellbeing and support around sexual abuse and assault for students in Cornwall and for students in Devon.
