Easter 2024 on Exeter Campuses

WEEK 1 – Monday 1^st – Sunday 7^th April

WEEK 2 – Monday 8^th – Sunday 14^th April

WEEK 3 – Monday 15^th – Sunday 21^st April

WEEK 4 – Monday 22^nd – Sunday 28^th April

Other events in town

During April, Exeter puts a variety of events in place for everyone to enjoy. The RAMM holds talks, lectures, exhibitions, and workshops such as the RAMM Lates session to explore a variety of music and dance performances, writing and yoga sessions, and more. Other performances will take place at Northcott Theatre and Exeter Phoenix, as listed in their websites. And the Red Coat guides will continue their regular tours across the city that go from exploring Medieval Exeter to hearing about its ghosts and legends. 

Friday 29 March - Monday 1 April (Easter Weekend)
All Info Point/Hubs and SID closed

Tuesday 2 April - Friday 26 April

Vacation opening hours:
SID (Forum Desk and phones): Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
SID (St Luke’s Desk): Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 09:00 – 17:00
Hubs: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Monday 29 April onwards
Term time opening hours see here for details:
SID:  https://www.exeter.ac.uk/sid/ 
Hubs: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/infopoints/openinghours/

International Student Support are available as normal throughout the Easter vacation except on the Bank Holiday days (Friday 7 April and Monday 10 April). Here are links to our most popular pages:

Access our service

Student visa information

Graduate visa information

Working during my studies

Lost or stolen BRP cards

The Student Health centre will be offering NHS GP services to students from 8.30am – 6pm Monday to Friday except for Bank Holidays of Monday 1 April, Mondays 6 and 27 May, and Monday 26 August 2024.

Please where possible continue to use Online Consultations and call 01392 6766676 if you have an urgent request. We can provide virtual appointments via the telephone or video and will arrange face to face assessments if clinically required.  Exeter Student Health | NHS GP Surgery (exeterstudenthealthcentre.co.uk)

If you would like to request repeat medication please email 
d-icb.stthomasp@nhs.net detailing the medication you require. If you have not had the medication prescribed by the Student Health Centre team before, please send us an online consultation form.

Outside of these hours please phone NHS 111 for non-urgent medical advice. For medical emergencies please call 999.

Wellbeing Services will be open 09.00am – 5pm Monday to Friday except for Bank Holidays of Friday 29th March , Monday 1 April and Monday 6 May 2023.

If you need help outside our opening times please refer to our Urgent Support pages. 

There is also a lot of information, advice and guidance on the University’s Wellbeing and Support webpages. This includes apps, webinars and workbooks which you may find helpful. 

You an access a wide range of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy based support online through Living Life to the Full, including courses on low mood, anxiety and stress. You can access Living Life to the Full through our A-Z of support services.

All students have access to Togetherall which is an online support community, offering peer and professional support and is available 24/7, 365 days of the year.

Postgraduate research students can also access Spectrum Life for counselling and support .

If you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health and want to speak with someone you can call First Response on 08081968708 First Response Service | DPT

You can also contact The Samaritans on 116123. Or 999 in an emergency.

The Multifaith chaplains are available to talk to during the Easter break for one-on-one support. Book a ‘Time To Talk’ slot here or email chaplaincy@exeter.ac.uk .

On Good Friday (29^th March) there will be a 10am united service at Exeter Cathedral, followed by an open air reflection of the crucifixion of Jesus.

Forum study spaces
Open 24/7 throughout Easter Vacation

Forum Library 
Remains open 24/7 and will be staffed in person10:00-18:00 Sat 30^th March and Sun 31^st March.

https://libguides.exeter.ac.uk/openinghours/forum

Old Library remains open as usual.

St Luke’s Library remains open as usual. In addition to this Giraffe House and Cross Keys study areas will also be open over the weekend.

For the rest of the Easter vacation apart from the dates above all Libraries will open as usual libguides.exeter.ac.uk/openinghours

The library ‘Ask Us’ service remains open throughout and can be found on all of our webpages.

The Study Zone’s reception desk will be closed from Friday 29 March, reopening 29 April. 

Drop-ins will continue online, more details can be found here:
Study skills drop-ins (sharepoint.com)

Take a look at the following websites to find out how to find help:

• For advice about your dissertation, preparing for exams, or any other aspect of your studies, come to a Study Zone drop-in to speak to an Academic Skills Adviser.
• For advice about research in your modules or for your dissertation/final project you can book an appointment with your Liaison Librarian if you’d like tailored support.

Don’t forget to use the online study resources available to you:

• Study Zone Digital and Study Hub provide guidance about all aspects of your study including dissertations, time management, preparing for exams, and much more. 
• LibGuides provide information and guidance for your subject, as well as guidance on finding and evaluating library materials. 
• If English is not your first language, you can find Guided Independent Learning lessons covering different skills areas from academic reading and writing to listening and speaking skills

Career Zone

During the Easter Vacation the Career Zone will be here to support you 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday. 

We’ll have appointments with our friendly and experienced staff, plus our team will be available to live chat with you via our website, take your phone calls and answer your emails. 

You can access Handshake to search for jobs and opportunities, and My Career Zone Digital is there for instant CV reviews, interview practice and skills development. Plus you can use our website for career research and planning.

We’ll be closed both University Closure Days; Friday 29 March and Monday 1 April.

Phone +44 (0)1392 72 4493, email careers@exeter.ac.uk and live chat on our homepage https://www.exeter.ac.uk/students/careers/

The Sports Park opening hours during the Eastre break will be as follows:

Sports Park - Easter (30th March - 28th April):

Monday to Friday: 06:30 - 22:00
Saturday & Sunday: 08:45 - 18:00
Bank Holiday: 08:45 – 18:00

St Lukes Sports Centre - Easter (30th March - 28th April):

Monday to Friday: 06:30 - 20:00
Saturday & Sunday: 08:30 - 15:00
Good Friday: 06:30-22:00
Bank Holiday Monday: 06:30-20:00

See the events section for our Pitch Up and Play events over Easter. 

The Estate Patrol Control Room is staffed 24/7 this includes the Easter vacation period. Estate Patrol Officers will be available to provide advice, direction and attend incidents as required. The non-emergency telephone line is 01392 723999, in cases of emergency individuals should contact the emergency services on 999 and then contact the Estate Patrol through their emergency line 01392 722222.  

Click here for further details on their services.

Residence reception opening hours can be found here. 

The following will be open (times vary) over the Easter vacation but some will close over the bank holiday weekend (Friday 29 March - Monday 1 April) and at weekends. For full information on opening times for our shops and cafes on campus click here.

Coffee Shops/cafes

• Camper Coffee (Amory and Queens)
• Cross Keys
• Forum Kitchen 
• Innovation Centre Café
• La Touche
• OAK (Great Hall Piazza)
• Starbucks
• Super Savour Kitchen
• The Ram Bar

Shops

• Blackwells
• INTO Avon House Shop
• Market Place Forum
• St David's Shop