Your voice
Students are at the very heart of our decision making. Your voice helps us to create the outstanding education and student experience you’ve come to expect at the University of Exeter. Working with you and hearing your feedback is a critical part of the way we work. It's only with your input that we can improve our courses, ensure the latest facilities work for you and bring in the best technology. That’s why we ask for your opinions and act upon them.
Thanks to you, we’re constantly improving our University, together.
Pastoral Mentors
You asked for more support – there’s now a Pastoral Mentor in every academic department.
Your Pastoral Mentor can support you through any challenges throughout your time at uni.
NSS improving – thanks to you
The National Student Survey (NSS) gives final-year undergraduates a chance to share their university experience. The responses from last year’s finalists showed improvements across the board, especially in Assessment & Feedback, Student Voice, and Academic Support.
We’re proud of these results and even more committed to making things better. Your input through your representatives in the Students’ Guild and Students’ Union helps guide every step we take so we can be sure that we are delivering the improvements that you most value.
AV upgrades
AV and lecture recap were frustrating you - so we upgraded the tech.
We’ve invested £1.5M in new Audio Visual equipment across our campuses this year.
Plus, we’ve created a new 30-person IT suite at Penryn campus and a brand new 120-seat computer lab in IC2 at Streatham campus.
Cultural Festival
Our Cultural Festival celebrated the diversity within our community.
Haighton Library
You asked for more study space with power at St Luke’s - we delivered.
We’ve renovated St Luke’s Library, more than doubling the number of study spaces. Over 90% of those spaces have power, meaning you can plug in and study comfortably.
Multifaith centre
You asked for better prayer and multifaith spaces — so we built them.
The new Sarah Turvill Multifaith Centre on Streatham Campus is a space for reflection, multifaith events, and activities. It includes a 50-person Muslim prayer room and is where you’ll find our Multifaith Chaplains.
AI support
You asked for more guidance on using AI in your studies — so we created it.
We’ve developed an AI: Understanding It guide, plus Digital Skills resources and workshops to help you use AI confidently in your learning and assessments.
Find out more about study skills »
You can also explore how AI connects to your future career through the Career Zone’s guidance.
Moot Room Penryn
Law students in Cornwall - we heard your call for a space for skills development.
We’ve built a brand-new Moot Room for 2025/26, giving you a dedicated space to develop your practical legal skills.
Mitigations and appeals
You said applying to interrupt your studies wasn’t easy — so we’ve improved the process.
Our new form on SRS lets you track your application from submission to approval, so you always know what stage it’s at.
Haighton Library
You wanted a community fridge at St Luke’s – not a problem.
Working with our partners at FoodSave, we’re opening a community fridge in St Luke’s Library, following its success at Streatham.
Student Voice Partnerships
We've improved the way we involve you in our decision-making.
Our Student Voice Partnership is a more flexible, inclusive way to engage and empower you to make change. It replaces Student Staff Liaison Committees.
New ELE guidance
You wanted more guidance on using ELE? You’ve got it.
Check out our new ELE Guidance course, a one stop shop with videos, resources and tips to help you get the most out of ELE and all its features.
Go to the ‘ELE Support’ tab at ele.exeter.ac.uk.
Sports improvements
You asked for better sports facilities — we listened.
We’ve refreshed our Sports Hall, are upgrading our gym and cricket centre, and are investing in a brand-new sports pavilion at Duckes Meadow.
Learning spaces
You asked for better learning and study spaces — so we invested in them.
We’ve recently updated 88 teaching spaces across the University, from small fixes to full refurbishments. With a transformed Virtual Reality Suite at St Luke’s and new active learning spaces in Washington Singer and the Old Library, we’re providing more innovative and engaging learning environments.
Haighton Library
You said St Luke’s Library was too noisy and not great for group study — so we made changes.
We’ve created zones for different noise levels, added a whole floor for group study, and increased the number of quiet and silent spaces - so you can find the right work place for you.
You can get involved
Make your mark - stand in The SU Leadership Elections 2026
Nominations are open for the paid positions of President and Vice President Exeter at your Students' Union. Whether you want to make meaningful change, gain unique work experience for your CV, develop skills in leadership and negotiation, or understand how a charity really works, being a Sabbatical Officer is a one-of-a-kind.
Make a Change in Cornwall with The SU
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Got an idea to improve student life? Use the SU's Make a Change tool! You don’t have to wait for a meeting – just submit your idea, get support from other students, and watch it move forward.
More Voices. More Choices. More you.
Student representation at your Students’ Guild is changing - with more funding and more opportunities to get involved. The Guild wants to hear what matters most to you. Help shape a structure that reflects you and your voice.
Student Voice Partnership
Student Voice Partnership is an opportunity for you to play an active role in shaping your education and student experience, to make sure that any issues and ideas you have are considered by staff in partnership with the student community.
Student voice making an impact
Your Students' Guild and Students' Union are always gathering your feedback and opinions to make sure your voice is heard and used to make positive changes to your student experience. Find out how you can get involved and see what actions have been taken as a result of your feedback.
Students as Change Agents
Hear from Students as Change Agents, Ella and Andrea, who co-led a project to develop guidance on the use of content warnings in academia.
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