Meet our students

This space is for students to share their experience of getting involved in one of our sustainability linked projects or working with us as an intern. Students undertake valuable research and offer an essential perspective on our activities and we place huge value on their work. So if you are a student and want to find out first hand what working with us looks like read on!

Juliette Grammer

Mustafa Adamjee

Mustafa is in his 2^nd Year of BSc Accounting and Finance With Industrial Experience. His interests include: exercising, football, trying out new restaurants and cooking. Mustafa was a full time intern in August 2023.

'During my internship with the Exeter Sustainability Team, I was immersed in a dynamic and collaborative environment that deeply enriched my understanding of sustainability in education. Working alongside a supportive staff, the interns and I took on the challenging task of auditing university modules against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Exeter’s Transformative Education Framework. This involved interviewing lecturers at the Penryn campus, an experience that provided valuable insight into the practical application of sustainability principles within curriculums.

The internship was highly interactive, with constant feedback that made me feel truly engaged in the project. My contributions were not only heard but also implemented, which reinforced the importance of collaboration and active participation. The staff's consistent support and guidance were instrumental in helping me navigate the difficulties of the project. By the end of the internship, I felt a strong sense of accomplishment, having contributed meaningfully to a project that aligns with global sustainability goals.'

Juliette Grammer

Juliette is a Masters student having just graduated with a BA in geography. She loves the Body Society at the Uni and doing Pilates and running. Juliette was a full time intern in August 2023.

'Coming from an academic background in geography, the opportunity to see the practical side of what I was learning about making the world more sustainable and applying it to a higher education workplace setting was so fun and interesting for me. I enjoyed working with academics and seeing the great effort they were making to get their students involved with sustainability.

Knowing I was working on a project that was making a difference was also very fulfilling, as everyone should have the opportunity to learn about sustainability and how it is affecting the world around us. I would recommend fellow students to go for roles that you feel passionate about making a difference with.'

Berit Harwood

Berit is an International 2nd year BA Geography student. Her academic interests include food security, sustainable education, and grassroots community organisation. In her free time, she enjoys trying new NYTimes recipes, petting any outdoor cat she can find, and crochet. Berit is a part time intern. She started in March 2024 and finishes in December 2024.

'Working with Responsible Futures allowed for me to gain hands on experience with sustainability in education, as well as a nuanced perspective of the inner workings of the university. It’s been such a wonderful experience to get to know and connect with so many passionate and intelligent academics who care just as much about the climate crisis as I do – definitely a highlight!

This internship has also allowed for me to make tangible change in the Exeter community and offered a space where my opinions and thoughts were not only heard but valued and put into action. RF and the sustainability team as a whole have opened my eyes to new and engaging ways I can get involved with sustainability both professionally and in my day-to-day life."

Rebecca Rowe

Becky is a part time master's student in Social and Organisational Psychology. She has been an active committee member of Be the Change society throughout her undergraduate and postgraduate studies, being president for 3 academic years and worked on various sustainability projects and internships across the University! She enjoys connecting with nature and reading! Beck is a part time intern. She started in June 2023 and will finish in December 2024.

'Having the opportunity to be involved with Responsible Futures has been the best experience of my university career! It has enabled opportunities to communicate and work alongside a plethora of stakeholders within the university and further afield. As well as this, it has facilitated conversations and collaboration between staff and students, ensuring that their perspectives are acknowledged and reflected upon in the work we do.

It has been wonderful to be involved in such a holistic approach to sustainable education, with staff and students at the center of what we do. This has been incredibly empowering to see. I have felt as though my voice has been heard, my opinions acknowledged, and more importantly, actively reflected on. It gives me great hope that there are many individuals in these spaces that are also striving for long-lasting sustainable changes, in whatever form they may take.'

Emily Pink

Emily is a Masters student studying Publishing, who also completed her undergraduate in English at Exeter. Her academic interests include climate justice, radical optimism and intersectional publishing. Her hobbies include baking, charity shopping and crocheting!

'Working in the Sustainability Team as Engagement Intern has so far been fascinating. I’ve loved being able to delve into Exeter’s plans to continually work towards a more sustainable future, as well as encouraging students to engage with issues of climate. Each staff member is evidently so passionate about their respective field, and it’s incredibly motivating to witness how change is happening before my very eyes.

It’s also exciting to insert my personal interests into my job. I could speak about sustainability for hours, and it’s great that so many of my colleagues share that curiosity. I can’t wait to see what else I get up to this year.'