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Studying is just part of your university experience. There are a number of ways to make the most of your time in the UK, meet local people and get to know your new home.
Events on campus
We host a number of cultural events across our campuses, often open to local residents too.
Events in Exeter
The University, in collaboration with Student's Guild societies, supports a number of cultural events on campus throughout the year. We support groups of students who wish to celebrate national, cultural or religious events across campus. In previous years we have helped students to celebrate Diwali, Thanksgiving, and Lunar New Year. All events are open to students and staff, and some events are open to the public where noted.
Events will be added throughout the year and publicised through Your International News and News In Brief.
For your diary:
- Diwali Campus celebrations, Sunday 27 October 2024
- International Students Day, Friday 15 November 2024
- Christmas Day lunch Wednesday 25 December 2023
- Spring Festival, Tuesday 4 February 2025
- Cultural Festival, 3-9 March 2025
Events in Cornwall
There is plenty organised on campus, so we advise you check out the FXPlus 'What's On' calendar to see all events organised across campus. Below you can see our regular events targeted specifically at our international student population. Our events will also be publicised through the monthly term-time 'Your International News' newsletter, sent to all non-UK domiciled students, so check your inbox for the latest!
Intercultural Cafe - every week during term time: Come and be a part of our Intercultural Cafe to meet new people, celebrate our different cultures and approaches. Join us every Wednesday during term from 3pm - 4.30pm for a free hot drink and cake. Each week will be on a different theme. You can see a list of what's planned this term here.
International Student Orientation - September & January: We host a wide ranging orientation programme for our new arrivals in our key arrivals period of September and January. You can see what's planned here, and all events are open to both new and returning students.
International Student Day - November: We celebrate our diverse international student population on campus with an event designed to help international students meet each other and share aspects of their culture with students from around the world. You can find out more here.
Christmas in Cornwall - December: If you are staying on campus over the festive period, we provide a wide range of activities for you to enjoy. You can find out more here.
International Mother Language Day - February: Celebrating the diverse range of languages present in our student population. Take part in our Flipgrid competition here, or join in our social event (details to be published very soon!)
International Summer Picnic - May: Welcome in the summer holidays with a final chance to catch up before you go off on your travels home or across Europe. Free food, free drinks and free garden games! Bring a picnic blanket to sit on. Friday 20th May 2022, 4-6pm AMATA Lawns. Be sure to pre-book your space here [Link to follow very soon!]
Can't see the event you want?
Contact internationalcornwall@exeter.ac.uk if you’d like support with planning and celebrating an event; we are happy to support groups of students who wish to celebrate national, cultural or religious events across campus. In previous years we have helped students to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, Diwali, Chinese New Year & Norwegian Constitution Day.