Change does not just happen – students make it happen
Speak Up. Get Involved. Be Inspired.
About Change Week
Want to make a difference? Change Week, 13-17 October, is about shaping your student experience at Exeter and beyond!
We're led by students, for students and we're here to help you make change happen. From backing 32 student-led campaigns to acting on 34,000 survey responses last year, we help turn your ideas into action.
What's On
From workshops to clean-ups, campaign spaces to games to win big prizes – meet people who care about what you care about.
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But don’t miss out on other activities happening around campus by visiting the Main Event Hub webpage.
What's On
A week of events. A chance to connect. A space to make change.
From workshops to clean-ups, campaign spaces to games to win big prizes – meet people who care about what you care about.
Change doesn’t start with a big idea. It starts with people and passion - see where the week takes you.
Tell Us What Matters Most To You
We’re your elected Officers. Every campaign we run, every conversation we have with the University, starts with what you tell us.
From housing costs to inaccessible campuses and outdated mitigation processes, we know students are facing real challenges. This is your chance to speak up and be heard.
Why complete the survey?
Tell us what matters most to you and be in with the chance to win an iPad, AirPods, Nintendo Switch or £50 voucher!
Give us solid evidence to take to the University
Shape the changes we lobby for next
Be Inspired
Student changemakers are already making a big impact – on your course, your campus, and your community.
Did you know, the Cultural Festival, £2 meal and Gender Expression Fund exist because students turned their passion into action?
Change your Guild
Help us focus our time and energy on what’s right for you and be in with the chance to win a prize.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can get involved?
Change Week is open to all students based on our Streatham or St Luke’s Campuses and online or distance students. There are lots of ways for you to get involved, both in the Forum, academic buildings and online!
How do the Officers use my survey data to decide what they work on?
Once we have lots of feedback from students, our Insights Team get busy analysing the data to draw out key themes based on what you told us. From there, your elected Officers jump in to dig deeper into what the results are really saying. They use your ideas, concerns and suggestions to help shape their priorities, set goals and kick off new campaigns.
I'm just one person, can I really make a difference?
There is something I want to go to but it is sold out or full. What can I do?
Some of our events sell out very quickly, but not to worry! Join the waitlist on Fixr and you will be contacted if a space becomes available! There is lots of different activities this week so you won’t miss out.
I’ve got an idea to make change, who do I talk to about it?
Changemaking doesn’t have to be scary – it starts with something you’re passionate about. If you’re already supporting a campaign, have a campaign idea, or more of a vision of how you want something to be– we can support you with every step of your activist journey.
From mapping your idea to getting you into the right room with the right people – we are here to help you turn those ideas into plans and action! Get in touch with the team today at campaigns@exeterguild.com to kickstart your campaign!
Student Stories
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Written by Maria Kenworthy
3 ways you can create change in Exeter
Written by Hannah Phillips
Introduction to Black History Month (from our Community
Empowerment Team)
Be The Change Society
Written by Emily Pink
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Written by Sarah Gadalla