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University Updates
Welcome to your regular update
This week in University Updates...
We hope you're enjoying your summer! There's information on COVID-19 vaccinations, deferred examinations, a new podcast episode about Nightline and more!
Please keep an eye on your inbox this week for a further update on how the easing of national COVID-19 restrictions will be reflected across the University.
COVID-19 vaccine
If you haven’t already, you can book your COVID-19 vaccinations through the NHS booking system. Already left Exeter for the summer? You can book a slot at any vaccination centre in the UK.
The vaccines have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of serious illness or death from COVID-19 but no vaccine is 100% effective and it is still important to continue to follow UK Government guidelines; you can read the current rules online. While the vaccines offer good protection, they do take 3-4 weeks to take full effect.
You can read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the vaccine on our webpages.
International students and study abroad students
International students can have the COVID-19 vaccination. If you are over 18 you can book an appointment via the national booking system. However, if you are unable to book online and are not registered with a doctor (GP Practice) you can book a vaccine appointment in Exeter by contacting d-ccg.devonvaccinationsupport@nhs.net confirming your Full Name, Date of Birth, Contact Number and Address.
Please remember that the COVID-19 vaccination is FREE in the UK.
COVID-19 - keeping our community safe
Everything you need to know about how we're protecting our University community can be found on our COVID-19 website. This includes information on what COVID-19 secure measures we have in place on our campuses, what to do if you feel unwell with COVID-19 symptoms, what support is available if you need to self-isolate and information for international arrivals. These pages will be updated regularly in line with Government guidance so please keep checking for updates.
Collect your free COVID-19 home test kits
If you’re in Exeter this summer, don’t forget you can collect your free COVID-19 LFD rapid home testing kits - test yourself quickly and conveniently at home and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Simply drop into any of our campus collection points. For full information, including details on how to report your results, visit the webpages.
Referred and Deferred Examinations
The referred/deferred exams period will take place online from Monday 9 until Friday 27 August 2021.
Timetable
Your exam timetable is due to be released via MyTimetable early next week. If any of your exams are missing from your timetable, or you see one listed that you are not due to take, please contact your Hub/Info point immediately. All times listed are British Summer Time (BST). If during your exam you are in a different time zone, make sure you allow for the time difference. If in doubt, use a web site like the time zone convertor.
Handbook
Please remember to read the updated Student Handbook for Online Exams to learn more about how the different exam formats operate, submitting an exam paper, and the support available to you during the August assessment period. You can also find more information on the Exam FAQ page.
Assessment helpdesk
During the examination period, the Assessment Helpdesk is here for you and can respond to queries on all examinations whilst they are open and underway. You can contact the Helpdesk from Monday 9 August by email examshelp@exeter.ac.uk or by telephoning +44 (0) 1392 72 6800
Online module change
By now you should have received confirmation of module allocations for the 2021/2 academic year. Online module change will be open until Monday 19 July for you to request changes your allocated modules.
You can check module descriptors online for any changes to delivery or content, before requesting a module change. A further module change period will also be available at the start of the next academic year.
Full details of the process and module change timeline and FAQs can be found online. Please contact your Info Point team should you have any queries.
Need help from SID? Log enquiries via the SID Online portal
The Student Information Desk (SID) is your first point of contact for non-academic enquiries including accommodation, fees and funding, graduation, international student support, letters confirming your status as a registered student and award transcripts and degree certificates. All your enquiries to SID must now be logged via the portal rather than by email. A helpful 'how to' video guide can be found here.
The best way to contact SID is via the SID Online portal which can be accessed by logging in via sid.exeter.ac.uk with your Exeter IT username and password or by selecting the “Help and Support” tile in the iExeter app or iExeter desktop site.
The portal gives you more control to manage your support needs in a single place including:
• Look for answers to Frequently Asked Questions
• Log and keep track of your enquiries
• Select enquiry categories to ensure your question goes to the right specialist team
• Keep track of appointment bookings with services such as AccessAbility
If you need further help using the portal you can phone SID on 0300 555 0444 (UK) / +441392 724724 (International).
Stay cyber savvy
This Summer, Exeter IT will be issuing emails that will test whether you recognise a phishing email. If you interact with these emails, you will be directed to complete some training on phishing and cyber security to ensure you are protected and aware of what to do if a real phishing attack targets you in the future. For more guidance on staying cyber savvy at work and home, visit the Digital Hub.
To book or not to book? Your views on booking study spaces
The Library and Study Spaces teams are running a short survey on booking study spaces. We introduced study space bookings this year, due to COVID-19 and would like to hear your views about whether we continue this service. You can find the short survey here.
On campus prayer spaces
Please be aware that the use of Reed Hall for Muslim prayer space on Streatham ended on Sunday 4 July. The prayer rooms in the lower level of the Old Library have now been reopened for you to use. COVID-19 restrictions will remain in place so please bring your own prayer mat and shoe bag if needed. The University would like to understand need for this space over the summer and beyond, so please contact Ramona Nash, Multifaith Chaplaincy Coordinator at r.m.j.nash@exeter.ac.uk if you plan to use the space over the summer, and if you have any questions. The prayer space at Staff House, St. Luke’s Campus, will continue to operate as normal – contact Mike Phillips on m.j.phillips@exeter.ac.uk if you do not have card access for the St. Luke’s facilities.
Student Health Centre - Holiday update
The Student Health Centre is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the summer vacation. You can contact the practice by calling +44 (0) 1392 676676 or by sending in an E-consult for non-urgent matters. They will be offering remote consultations, nurse appointments and face to face appointments with clinicians, where clinically necessary. On Tuesdays and Thursdays you can still access their NHS health services, however if you need to be seen, you will be asked to attend one of their sister sites.
Sexual health
Find out how to look after your sexual health this summer with these top tips.
Topics covered include:
- Talking to a new sexual partner about COVID-19 and managing the risks together
- Getting checked - did you know...you can have an STI without showing any symptoms?
- Different types of contraception and which is right for you
- How to prevent and protect against HIV
- Consent - Sexual consent means freely agreeing to sexual activity – it’s important to discuss what you are happy doing
Find out more with It Starts With Me.
New episode of Exeplore about Nightline with Lily Margoli
Exeter Student Nightline is a confidential and anonymous listening service run by trained volunteers for our students. In this episode of Exeplore we talk with Lily Margoroli about her time as Nightline Co-President and how it will help her in her new role as Students’ Guild president. For Lily’s top tips on how we can all improve our active listening skills, you can listen here on Apple or Spotify
Click here to find out more about Exeter’s Student Nightline.
Thank you
Thank you to everyone who attended our Q&A event with the Vice- Chancellor, senior staff and the Students’ Guild on Wednesday 2 June. If you couldn’t make it, the recording and the written questions and answers can now be accessed here.
Arts, Culture and the Environment in Cornwall
On Wednesday 21 July, join the Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI), Penryn Humanities and Arts and Culture for an online event exploring arts, culture, creativity, science, technology, wellbeing and the environment. The third in a series of events in this format will see four fantastic speakers share 20 slides with 20 seconds of commentary each. Live streamed via the ESI Facebook page. Find out more here.
Master’s scholarships from The Aziz Foundation
The Aziz Foundation will be offering Master’s scholarships here at the University for exceptional students from a British Muslim background, looking to progress onto postgraduate study. The Foundation will work alongside us to widen access and increase opportunities at the postgraduate taught level for British Muslim communities.
For more information and to apply please click here.
Languages programmes 2021/22
Registration is now open for our new evening and daytime courses starting from 4 October.
Our open-to-all programme includes a broad range of online courses as well as some on-campus options. New additions to our broad range of languages include Cornish, Modern and Ancient Greek, Hindi and Swedish, as well as “Language through culture” courses for advanced learners.
Our experienced and highly qualified teachers will work with you on your language skills and increase your cultural agility. Small group sizes mean plenty of exchange and a highly interactive learning experience. Please book early to avoid disappointment!
Students on the Move
The campaign ‘Students on the Move’ ensured that Exeter streets would be clear of waste during the holidays, supported by our community wardens. Thank you to everyone who made use of the campaign to keep local streets safe and clean, before travelling home. This service has now concluded for the summer, however, if you’re still in living in the city, please continue to be mindful of household waste as rubbish bags left outside can attract vermin who will attack bags and spread waste across the streets. If you’ll be moving out before bin day, consider booking a special waste collection with the council (Tel: 01392 265 010).
Parties and Noise
If you’re staying in Exeter over the summer, please continue to be mindful of noise levels, as you may have neighbours with young families, or early morning work commitments. If arranging a gathering, it is important to socialise safely and considerately by consulting the noise section of the student guide (pages 24 and 25).
Coat donations in Devonshire House
The coat donation point is still on campus for those who wish to donate any coats to CoLab Exeter charity. You can find the donation spot in Devonshire House (DH2 opposite the large meeting room near the Exeposé suite). But hurry! We will be taking it there on Friday 16 July. For more information please contact communitywardens@exeter.ac.uk.
What can we do better?
It’s the Summer holiday, but we’re still here to support you with your career, and we’re working hard planning for the next Term, and beyond. As part of our ongoing commitment to improving our services we’re running our biggest survey yet, and we want to hear from you if there’s something we could be doing (or doing better!) to help you at every stage of your career. From part-time jobs, to graduate roles, from postgrad study to setting up your own business, we’re here to help. Let us know what you need from us, we’d love to hear from you.
Some of the following events will be held online:
Wednesday 21 July, 1-2pm, online event exploring arts, culture, creativity, science, technology, wellbeing and the environment. Find out more here.
Don't forget to also keep your eye out on events and activities run by your Students’ Guild.
Tell us what you think of this newsletter:
Get in touch with your feedback or news stories at: studentcomms@exeter.ac.uk
