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Monday 24 February
11.00-14.00
Forum Street
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Cultural Festival Promotion Stall
Come and collect your Cultural Festival programme and lanyard
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Monday 3 March
10.30-12.00
The Greenhouse, Devonshire House
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Book Discussion - The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi
Brought to you by The Guild Community Library, South Asian Society and Fusion Group, this will be a friendly discussion about the book The Pearl That Broke Its Shell, by Nadia Hashimi, to discuss the themes of cultural freedom, Asian identities, and how literature can explore these themes.
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Monday 3 March
12.30-14.00
St Luke's Chapel
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Sari Exhibition
Come and view a collection of antique saris. Why not take one home for a donation to charity?
Refreshments provided.
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Tuesday 4 March
12.00-14.00
Forum Street
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Societies Showcase (open to General Public)
Come and join us in the forum and meet our cultural societies!
You'll be able to find out more about their cultures, try a variety of snacks from around the world, view traditional costume and learn a few words of a new language!
Come and buy pancakes from our catering team pop up stall as we also celebrate Shrove Tuesday in the UK.
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Tuesday 4 March
12.00-14.00
Forum Street
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Portraits of our diverse community
Be photographed in your cultural dress and provide some information about its significance/your experience at Exeter as a student.
This will form part of a photographic exhibition in the Library Foyer and at the Cultural Festival Variety Show on Sunday.
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Tuesday 4 March
13.30-15.30
Seminar room 1, Digital Humanities Lab
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Ukrainian Wartime Poetry: Translating Experience
A renaissance of Ukrainian poetry is happening now, as soldiers and civilians seek to process the horrors of war. Join Hugh Roberts from Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies in this workshop, where he'll share translations of the poetry by serving members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as well as by some who have been killed, including the novelist and children's writer turned poet and war crimes investigator, Victoria Amelina. The workshop will draw on their work for inspiration for your own creative pieces, to express what you live for and what precious people and things you wish to defend and protect.
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Tuesday 4 March
14.30-15.30
MUGA Sports Park EX4 4QN
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Disability Football
If you're keen to try a new sport and represent your culture, then Pitch Up and Play could be just for you. As a Student Sport team, we will run a timetable through the week full of different activities that you can try for free.
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Tuesday 4 March
19.30-21.00
Terrace, Devonshire House
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Traditional Ceilidh
Join our Folk Society for a traditional Ceilidh. No experience necessary for this fun, energetic dance event. The Folk Society will start the event with a short musical performance.
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Tuesday 4 March
20.00-21.00
Sports Hall, Sports Park EX4 4QN
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Netball
If you're keen to try a new sport and represent your culture, then Pitch Up and Play could be just for you. As a Student Sport team, we will run a timetable through the week full of different activities that you can try for free!
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Wednesday 5 March
10.00-11.30
Isca Eats, Cornwall House
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Intercultural Cafe
Come and paint a mug with a design significant to your culture or swap a design with a friend whilst enjoying a free hot drink and pastry. Open to the first 100 attendees.
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Wednesday 5 March
11.00-15.00
Terrace, Devonshire House
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World Kitchen in the Terrace
Come and savour a fantastic range of international dishes from our catering team in the Terrace, Devonshire House.
First 300 dishes from our World Kitchen menu will be at the Supersaver price of £2.25 and will then revert to standard pricing.
Dishes include:
Butter Chicken, pilaf, flat bread
Braised Tofu/Pork Belly Rice Bowl
Baked Aubergine, Feta Tabbouleh with flat bread
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Wednesday 5 March
13.00-14.30
Crosskeys Cafe, St Lukes
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Intercultural Cafe
Come and paint a mug with a design significant to your culture or swap a design with a friend whilst enjoying a free hot drink and pastry.
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March
15.00-17.00
Crosskeys Cafe, St Lukes
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Textile Workshop Crafternoon
Space & Environment: An immersive tactile experience that brings together a sense of communal making with the outcome being textile works that can be shown in different environments. International food and drink provided
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Wednesday 5 March
17.00-18.00
Queen's Building LT7.1
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Languages Café
Converse and share ideas in your native language with keen non-native speakers. All welcome. French, Spanish, English, German, Italia, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, BSL and more covered. Refreshments provided.
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Wednesday 5 March
19.00-21.00
Alumni Auditorium, Forum
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Film Night
Join us for a screening of an international film! Keep an eye on our social media to vote on which film you want to watch.
Snacks will be provided.
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Thursday 6 March
17.30-20.00
Building One
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Business School Cultural Celebration
All Business School students and staff are welcome to join us in celebrating the rich diversity of our Business School. The event is free and a great opportunity to connect with others, learn more about our support services, and share your own experiences and culture. The celebration will include international street food market, workshops, performances and competitions.
Tickets will be available Thursday 26/2.
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Thursday 6 March
18.00-19.00
Meet at bottom of Stocker Road (Forum Hill)
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Athletics Run ( Cultural Festival Run)
If you're keen to try a new sport and represent your culture, then Pitch Up and Play could be just for you. As a Student Sport team, we will run a timetable through the week full of different activities that you can try for free!
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Thursday 6 March
18.30-20.30
First floor, Devonshire House
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International Board Games Night
Come and enjoy a relaxed evening of games from around the world in Devonshire House. Free soft drinks and snacks are included.
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Thursday 6 March
20.00-22.00
Rubber Crumb, Sports Park EX4 4QN
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Women's Football
Wear a coloured top to represent your culture.
If you're keen to try a new sport and represent your culture, then Pitch Up and Play could be just for you. As a Student Sport team, we will run a timetable through the week full of different activities that you can try for free!
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Friday 7 March
10.00-11.30
Isca Eats, Cornwall House
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Intercultural Cafe
Cultural Misunderstandings – how to get over your mistakes and find a way forward. Join Emma Sweeney from INTO in a lively discussion whilst enjoying a free hot drink and pastry. Open to the first 100 attendees.
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Friday 7 March
10.00-12.00
Sports Hall, Sports Park EX4 4QN
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Futsal
If you're keen to try a new sport and represent your culture, then Pitch Up and Play could be just for you. As a Student Sport team, we will run a timetable through the week full of different activities that you can try for free!
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Friday 7 March
13.00-14.00
Tennis Covered Court, Sports Park Ex4 4QN
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Tennis
If you're keen to try a new sport and represent your culture, then Pitch Up and Play could be just for you. As a Student Sport team, we will run a timetable through the week full of different activities that you can try for free!
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Friday 7 March
14.00-16.30
Forum Seminar rooms 1 and 2
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Global Crafts
Join us for different crafts from cultures around the world, from origami to decoupage. Drop in for as long as you'd like! No previous skills or experience necessary
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Friday 7 March
16.00-17.00
MUGA, Sports Park EX4 4QN
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Rugby (Tag)
If you're keen to try a new sport and represent your culture, then Pitch Up and Play could be just for you. As a Student Sport team, we will run a timetable through the week full of different activities that you can try for free!
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Friday 7 March
17.00-21.00
Great Hall
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Open Iftar
Everyone is welcome to our Cultural Festival Great Hall Iftar. Iftar is one of the religious observances of Ramadan and the evening breaking of the fast is often done as a community. Come and break your fast or support your friends at this free community meal. Last year’s event was great – this year it’s even bigger in the Great Hall!
Meal will include:
Water and dates
Chicken Biriyani or Vegetable Biriyani (please chose when booking your ticket)
Pudding
Event starts at 5pm with last admittance to the Great Hall at 5.30pm.
Ticket deadline: 12 noon, Wednesday 5 March.
We will not be keeping a reserve list. If you would like to come but didn’t get a ticket, please come to the Terrace at 5pm. We will allocate unused tickets at 5.30pm to any students who arrive without tickets.
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Saturday 8 March
09.30-16.00
Meet at bus stop Rennes Drive (Business School)
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Day trip to Lanhydrock
Explore the beautiful National Trust property at Lanhydrock on this day trip.
Meet 09.15 at the Rennes Drive Bus Stop and returning to campus for 16.00.
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Saturday 8 March
10.00-16.00
Meet at Exeter Central Station
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Dartmoor Walk
Join our resident Dartmoor walking enthusiast, Chaplain Simon Taylor, for a 2.5 hour walk exploring the moor at Okehampton.
Participants are responsible for their own train travel costs (£9.20 return from Central to Okehampton, less with a railcard). You must wear suitable clothing and bring refreshments for your walk.
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Saturday 8 March
11.00-12.30
Rubber Crumb, Sports Park EX4 4QN
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Flag Football (American Football)
If you're keen to try a new sport and represent your culture, then Pitch Up and Play could be just for you. As a Student Sport team, we will run a timetable through the week full of different activities that you can try for free!
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Sunday 9 March
17.00-22.00
Sports Hall, Streatham
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Football Festival
This event will include a Football tournament, Devon FA Continued Professional Development sessions on coaching & refereeing, and an Iftar. The event will run from 17:00-22:00, at the university. Come and join us for an evening full of football, learning, and meeting new people, all in the name of celebrating cultural diversity.
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Sunday 9 March
17.00-18.30
Bar and exhibition in Terrace
18.30-20.30
Show in Great Hall
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Cultural Variety Show (open to General Public)
Join us for the finale of Cultural Festival - we'll have performances from song to dance from a variety of our societies, celebrating art from their cultures! Early bird tickets available including free soft drink and snack or just turn up on the day and enjoy the whole show.
Pay bar will be open at 17.00 in the Terrace where you will also see the photographs taken earlier in the week, a sari exhibition and view the artwork created by students at the St Lukes Crafternoon!
Early bird tickets will receive a free soft drink and snacks in the Terrace. Please arrive early to claim yours!
The show will start at 18:30 so please take your seats by 18.20. You may not be able to enter the Great Hall after 18.30 to respect all our performers. The show will last approximately 2 hours with a small interval.
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