Committed to you

We’re dedicated to your future

Covid-19 has changed the world dramatically, and although at the time of writing safe and effective vaccines are being rolled out, we do not know how the pandemic will continue to affect our lives in the future.

What we do know is that we are absolutely committed to your education, health and wellbeing. We have taken significant and effective steps against Covid-19, both in our student and academic communities on our campuses and via our crucial research into the disease and how to treat it.

We cannot say exactly what life will be like at the University of Exeter in 2022 when you come to study with us – whether you will need to wear masks or how we will deliver your teaching – but we can guarantee that we will do our best to make you feel safe, valued and able to flourish no matter what circumstances we may find ourselves in.

Steps we’ve taken already

We’ve taken serious measures to help our students follow guidelines and keep safe since the pandemic began, including: • Providing tests on campus for students and staff • Delivering food packages to isolating students • Providing online ‘boredom-buster’ packages, with free subscriptions for films, etc. • Supporting students isolating in accommodation during holidays, with key services all available • Developing online schemes connecting isolating students • Providing significant additional wellbeing support, with welfare teams to talk to • Expanding IT support to help online learning.

A safe learning environment

We won’t let Covid-19 get in the way of your educational experience. Flexibility is key to this, and wherever we can and when it is safe to do so, we will offer face-to-face teaching on our campuses. Our aim is to ensure you continue to receive the exceptional education that you expect. This incorporates different ways of learning, and allows you to switch easily between structured, on-campus and online learning as needed. You will have access to your tutors, as well as our Covid-19 secure campus, your circle of friends and the support you need from the university community.

Helping to tackle the virus

We’ve been at the heart of the Covid-19 response through our research expertise, working closely with the NHS, Public Health England, councils and other bodies to tackle the virus and support economic recovery. Our research into Covid-19 has covered analysis of clinical data to aid treatments, and understanding the economic and social impacts of the pandemic around the world so we can aid the global recovery.