Intercultural Cafe
Come and be a part of our Intercultural Cafe to meet new people, celebrate our different cultures and approaches. Find details of what's planned on your campus below:
Intercultural Cafe Streatham Campus
Join us every Wednesday and Friday during term for a free hot drink and pastry. Last year we had over 5700 visits to cafe. So come and discover a whole new community of friends to connect with!
- St Lukes: Cross Keys, Wednesday 1:00-2:30pm
- Streatham: ISCA Eats, Cornwall House, Wednesday 10:00-11:30am (first 100 students only)
- Streatham: ISCA Eats, Cornwall House, Friday 10.00-11.30 (first 100 students only)
You don't have to book onto a session, just join in. Students and staff are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there.
Please bring your Unicard with you to sign in.
Please arrive for the beginning of the session and stay to enjoy it with the group.
For more information email intstudentevents@exeter.ac.uk
Term 2 2025
| Friday 20 December | 10.30-11.30 La Touche Cafe, Building One, Exeter Business School |
Board games Come and join us for a morning of board games. If you've got a favourite game, why not bring it along and teach it to the group? Please note today's cafe will be held in La Touche, Building One, Exeter Business School |
| Friday 3 January | 10.30-11.30 La Touche Cafe, Building One, Exeter Business School |
Badge making Come and join us to design and make your own badge. Please note today's cafe will be held in La Touche, Building One, Exeter Business School |
| Wednesday 8 January | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Human Bingo Kick off Term 2 with a fun and interactive Human Bingo session! Meet new people, discover surprising connections, and celebrate the diversity of our international community. It’s the perfect way to break the ice and make new friends in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
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| Wednesday 8 January | 1.30-2.30 Cross Keys, St Lukes |
100 Questions Pick a question from the jar and share your answer with the group! This fun and interactive activity is the perfect way to break the ice, spark conversations, and discover shared interests. Whether it’s a surprising story or a fun fact, you’ll leave with new connections and plenty to talk about. |
| Friday 10 January | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
100 Questions Pick a question from the jar and share your answer with the group! This fun and interactive activity is the perfect way to break the ice, spark conversations, and discover shared interests. Whether it’s a surprising story or a fun fact, you’ll leave with new connections and plenty to talk about. |
| Wednesday 15 January | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Board games Come and join us for a morning of board games. If you've got a favourite game, why not bring it along and teach it to the group? |
| Wednesday 15 January | 1.30-2.30 Cross Keys, St Lukes |
Mindfulness with the Pastoral Mentors Take a moment to relax with mindfulness colouring and lean how our Pastoral Mentors can support you. Connect with others and enjoy a calming, creative atmosphere. |
| Friday 17 January | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Join us on International Mentoring Day for a special session hosted by the Pastoral Mentors. This is a day to celebrate the value of mentorship, share experiences, and connect with others. Whether you’re looking for guidance, want to share your journey, or simply meet new people, this session is here to inspire and support you. |
| Wednesday 22 January | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Tips and tricks for using English Join expert linguist Emma Sweeney from INTO to hear her top tips and tricks for non English speakers. Also recommended for English speakers! |
| Wednesday 22 January | 1.30-2.30 Cross Keys, St Lukes |
Burns Night: Celebrate Scotland’s National Poet Discover the traditions of Burns Night and learn about the life of Robert Burns, Scotland’s beloved poet. Come along and make your own thistle —the national symbol of Scotland. |
| Friday 24 January | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Burns Night: Celebrate Scotland’s National Poet Discover the traditions of Burns Night and learn about the life of Robert Burns, Scotland’s beloved poet. Come along and make your own thistle —the national symbol of Scotland. |
| Wednesday 29 January | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Chinese Lantern Painting Join us to celebrate Lunar New Year and paint your very own Chinese lantern. |
| Wednesday 29 January | 1.30-2.30 Cross Keys, St Lukes |
Chinese Lantern Painting Join us to celebrate Lunar New Year and paint your very own Chinese lantern. |
| Friday 31 January | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Chinese Lantern Painting Join us to celebrate Lunar New Year and paint your very own Chinese lantern. |
| Wednesday 5 February | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Easter Vacation Planning Looking for ideas to make the most of your Easter break? Whether you’re thinking about exploring the UK, visiting new countries, or enjoying a relaxing staycation, we’ll help you plan your ideal getaway. This session will be hosted by the International Student Advice team. Come along to share your plans, get inspired, and make this Easter vacation unforgettable! |
| Wednesday 5 February | 1.30-2.30 Cross Keys, St Lukes |
Easter Vacation Planning Looking for ideas to make the most of your Easter break? Whether you’re thinking about exploring the UK, visiting new countries, or enjoying a relaxing staycation, we’ll help you plan your ideal getaway. This session will be hosted by the International Student Advice team. Come along to share your plans, get inspired, and make this Easter vacation unforgettable! |
| Friday 7 February | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Easter Vacation Planning
Looking for ideas to make the most of your Easter break? Whether you’re thinking about exploring the UK, visiting new countries, or enjoying a relaxing staycation, we’ll help you plan your ideal getaway. This session will be hosted by the International Student Advice team. Come along to share your plans, get inspired, and make this Easter vacation unforgettable! |
| Wednesday 12 February | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Valentines Day Crafts Get creative this Valentine’s Day with a fun and relaxed craft session! Make your own unique decorations to celebrate the day of love and friendship. Whether it’s for someone special or just for yourself, this is a great opportunity to unwind, connect, and get crafty. |
| Wednesday 12 February | 1.30-2.30 Cross Keys, St Lukes |
Valentines Day Crafts Get creative this Valentine’s Day with a fun and relaxed craft session! Make your own unique decorations to celebrate the day of love and friendship. Whether it’s for someone special or just for yourself, this is a great opportunity to unwind, connect, and get crafty. |
| Friday 14 February | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Valentines Day Crafts
Get creative this Valentine’s Day with a fun and relaxed craft session! Make your own unique decorations to celebrate the day of love and friendship. Whether it’s for someone special or just for yourself, this is a great opportunity to unwind, connect, and get crafty. |
| Wednesday 19 February | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Celebrate the joy of kindness on Random Acts of Kindness Day with a session dedicated to uplifting others and creating moments of positivity. Connect, reflect, and take part in a meaningful activity that inspires kindness and spreads good vibes across our diverse community. |
| Wednesday 19 February | 1.30-2.30 Cross Keys, St Lukes |
Celebrate the joy of kindness on Random Acts of Kindness Day with a session dedicated to uplifting others and creating moments of positivity. Connect, reflect, and take part in a meaningful activity that inspires kindness and spreads good vibes across our diverse community. |
| Friday 21 February | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Badge making for Mother Language Day Celebrate the beauty of linguistic diversity with us on International Mother Language Day! Design and create your own personalised badge to showcase your mother tongue or a language you’re passionate about. Come along, get crafty, and celebrate the richness of languages! |
| Wednesday 26 February | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Thinking about your career? Join the Careers Service for an engaging session to help you explore your options, build your confidence, and take the next step toward your future. |
| Wednesday 26 February | 1.30-2.30 Cross Keys, St Lukes |
Thinking about your career? |
| Friday 28 February | 10.30-11.30 Isca Eats, Cornwall House |
Thinking about your career? Join the Careers Service for an engaging session to help you explore your options, build your confidence, and take the next step toward your future. |
Intercultural Café Penryn Campus
The Intercultural Café is a chance to meet people, and celebrate different cultures in a relaxed, friendly space.
Students and researchers from across the universities in Cornwall are welcome to join us during term time for a free hot drink and cake, and the chance to meet people from all over the world, and find out more about life in Cornwall.
Let us know you're coming by registering for free through the campus events calendar.
Term 1: 2024
| Wednesday 25 September | 3-4.30pm Student Union, Penryn Campus |
Board games |
| Wednesday 2 October | 3-4.30pm Student Union, Falmouth Woodlane Campus |
Art workshop |
| Wednesday 9 October | 3-4.30pm Student Union, Penryn Campus |
Meet the Students' Union to find out about activities you can get involved with and the support available |
| Wednesday 16 October | 3-4.30pm Student Union, Penryn Campus |
International Games |
| Wednesday 23 October | 3-4.30pm Student Union, Penryn Campus |
Fun with Lego! |
| Wednesday 30 October | 3-4.30pm Student Union, Penryn Campus |
Celebrate Diwali with the Asian and International Societies |
| Wednesday 6 November | 3-4.30pm Student Union, Falmouth Woodlane Campus |
Problem solving games and puzzles |
| Wednesday 13 November | 3-4.30pm Student Union, Penryn Campus |
Meet Sunny from the Careers team |
| Wednesday 20 November | 3-4.30pm Student Union, Penryn Campus |
Origami and painting shells |
| Wednesday 27 November | 3-4.30pm Student Union, Penryn Campus |
Celebrating Thanksgiving with the International Society |
| Wednesday 4 December | 3-4.30pm Student Union, Falmouth Woodlane Campus |
Festive card making |
| Wednesday 11 December | 3-4.30pm Student Union, Penryn Campus |
Christmas Celebration with Christmas snacks! |
| Wednesday 18 December | 3-4.30pm Student Union, Penryn Campus |
Winter Meet and Mingle: meet other students who will be staying on Campus over the holidays |