Support and Report for students

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. 

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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 (Inclusion and Racial Equality)– colleagues within departments you can talk to if you have concerns or need support regarding experiences of racism or discrimination.
  • International Student Community and 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

Cornwall

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