Disabled Students
You’re invited to join Exeter’s passionate and caring community of Disabled Students.
Whether you’ve got a disability, neurodivergence, or a long-term health condition, there’s plenty of support available to help you love your time at Exeter.
To help you make the most of your time at Exeter, there’s lots of support and guidance for Disabled Students.
Accessibility Tools
To help you navigate your ways around our campuses, you might find the following tools helpful. We’re currently working with the University to improve these.
AccessAble guide for the University.
Virtual tours can help you get a sense of the spaces.
Accessibility routes around Streatham and St Luke’s.
Guides around accessible use of the Library.
Services and Guidance
There are also services, guidance and support groups available to you.
Wellbeing Services for Disabled Students, including declaring, support available, and advice.
Disabled Student Peer Mentoring scheme (UG only, cross faculty).
WP Guidance for Disabled Students.
The Guild champions our Disabled Students through supporting community leaders, advocacy, and collaborating on Disability History Month. Want to get involved? Contact our Community Empowerment Team.
Neurodivergent and Disabled Students Society
Disabledand Chronically Ill Network (staff and students)
International Students
Exeter is proudly a global community – we have students and staff from all around the world!
We have lots of international and cultural groups which you can join.
But it doesn’t stop there! We have plenty of opportunities for you to find support and guidance for your time at Exeter.
Wellbeing Support for International Students.
Guild advice for International Students.
University webpage for International Student Community and Support
The Global Chums buddy system that links you with other newly arriving international students to help you adjust to a new country and culture together.
Come to the university’s Intercultural Cafe to meet new people, celebrate our different cultures.
English language skills development support.
Find likeminded people at the International Staff and PG Student Network and the BME Network.
Stay up to date with the latest guidance and news from the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA).
The Guild supports our International Students through supporting community leaders, advocacy, and collaborating on cultural festivals. Want to get involved? Contact our Community Empowerment Team.
African and Caribbean Society
Asian Society
Azerbaijani Society
Bangla Society
Bulgarian Society
Burmese Society
Chinese Society
Eastern European Society
European Society
Filipino Society
Friends of Palestine Society
Greek and Cypriot Society
Hong Kong Public Affairs and Social Services
Indian Society - INSA
Indonesian Society
Iraqi Society
Irish and Northern Irish Society
Israeli and Zionist Society
Japanese Society
Jordanian Society
Korean Society
Latin American Society
Malaysian Society
Middle Eastern and North African Society
Moroccan Society
Multicultural Students Society
Pakistani Society
Polish Society
Russian Society
Saudi Society
Scandinavian Society
Singapore Society
South African Society
South Asian Society
Student Action for Refugees (STAR) Society
Turkish Society
Ukrainian Society
Vietnamese Society
LGBTQ+ Students
Discover and celebrate who you authentically are. Whether you’re confident in your gender and sexual identity, or are still learning who you are, our Communities of LGBTQ+ students are welcoming and safe places where you can thrive.
Our LGBTQ+ students are welcoming, passionate and powerful. Check out some of the amazing societies led by and for LGBTQ+ students that put equality at the heart of what they do.
Here's an overview of the support available for LGBTQ+ Students.
The Guild offers a non-means tested Gender Expression Fund where trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming students can purchase gender affirming products and be reimbursed for travel to medical or therapy/counselling appointments.
The Trans and Non Binary Cafe is an accessible, respectful and confidential space that is open to all, regardless of gender or age.
Wellbeing Support for LGBTQ+ Students.
Intercom Trust is a local charity that advocates for and supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans+ people. Phone their helpline – 08006123010
The Guild celebrates our LGBTQ+ Students through supporting community leaders, advocacy, the Gender Expression Fund, and collaborating on LGBTQ+ History Month and Pride. Want to get involved? Contact our Community Empowerment Team.
Postgraduate and Mature
Coming back to university for a postgraduate degree or starting university later in life can feel daunting. We want everyone to love their time at Exeter- no matter how long you’re here for, your age, or what kind of degree you’re doing! We’re here to help you connect with others and get the most out of your time at Exeter.
You’re bound to find people in the same boat as you at Exeter – our postgraduate and mature student community is thriving!
Wellbeing Services for PG students.
Join the University’s International Staff and PGR Network and the Parents and Carers Networks.
Mature Student Mentoring scheme (UG, 21+, cross faculty).
PGR-PGR Peer Mentoring scheme (cross faculty).
The Guild work with our Mature Students and PG Students through supporting community leaders, advocacy, and collaborating with PGR Officers. Want to get involved? Contact our Community Empowerment Team.
Students of Colour
Racial justice and celebrating diversity are at the heart of the Students’ Guild. From supporting our communities of colour, to campaigning for fairer and safer university experiences – we’re here for you.
Finding communities that you connect to, led by students, for students, is easy when you join a society.
We are proud to have a student body that celebrates diversity and is inclusive of Students of Colour. However, we understand that this community faces disadvantages that can impact your time at university. Check out this list of support and guidance.
Multicultural Counselling via the Wellbeing Service.
The University’s BME Network of students and staff.
WP guidance for Students of Colour.
University information on race equality.
The Guild champions our Students of Colour through supporting community leaders, advocacy, and collaborating on Black History Month and cultural celebrations. Want to get involved? Contact our Community Empowerment Team.
Students of Faith
Whatever your religion, beliefs, faith, or spirituality, we are passionate about making sure Exeter feels like home for you and you can be your truest self.
Finding communities that you connect to, led by students, for students, is easy when you join a society. There are also chaplains within the Multifaith Chaplaincy who are here to support students with a religious belief as well as those without a faith.
Find contacts to local worshipping communities and confidential support by getting in touch with the Multifaith Chaplaincy.
Want to join a community that brings together staff and students to connect over shared experiences, raises awareness of issues for Students of Faith at the University, and provides important information and support? Join the Staff & PG Humanist and Progressive Fellowship or the Staff Christian Network.
FAQ on campus food and religious requirements.
The Guild supports our Students of Faith through supporting community leaders, advocacy, and collaborating on cultural festivals. Want to get involved? Contact our Community Empowerment Team.
Believer Loveworld Society
Catholic Society
Christian Truth and Life Society
Evangelical Christian Union
Hindu Society
Islamic Society
Jewish Society
Kharis on Campus (KOC) Society
Krishna Consciousness Society
Nooma Society
Orthodox Christian Society
Redeemed Christian Fellowship (RCF Exeter)
Student Christian Movement
Women Students
Women make up over half of our student population – we're here to make sure that every woman has an empowering, fun, and safe time at Exeter.
Exeter women come together to create inclusive and fun communities, and to address issues that affect women by advocating for women's rights.
One of the best ways to find people and events that celebrate womanhood is to check out our amazing societies run by and for students.
Guild’s Wellbeing Hub full of resources and support.
University’s resources and guidance on Gender Equality
The Guild supports our Women Students through supporting community leaders, advocacy, and collaborating on International Women’s Day and working to end violence against women and girls. Want to get involved? Contact our Community Empowerment Team.
