2023/24 has been epic

From free, confidential advice and unforgettable events to supporting societies and empowering student activism—we’re here to make your university experience the best it can be. Explore this page to see the highlights and the impact we’ve made together.

Your Term/Year in Numbers

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155 Give it a Go events with 5,511 attendees
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312 societies to join, with 271,200 memberships
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835 new Music Members
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£76,000+ paid to student staff
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4,087 votes cast in Student Officer Elections
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1,500+ Advice cases supported
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789 Academic Reps stepping up for their peers
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847 Guild Award nominations received
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850 students contributing to International Student research
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6,649 research responses shaping the Guild’s work

Priorities Wins

Your student priorities are the top six areas you told us to focus on to make the biggest impact on your university experience. Guided by your input, our Elected Officers and the Guild worked hard to deliver real results. Check out what we achieved last year under each priority!

Health and Wellbeing

Through our wellbeing cupboards at St Luke’s and Devonshire House, over 15,000 products—including condoms, sanitary items, lube, pregnancy tests, and anti-drink spiking tools, helped you take care of yourself.

Through our wellbeing cupboards at St Luke’s and Devonshire House, over 15,000 products—including condoms, sanitary items, lube, pregnancy tests, and anti-drink spiking tools, helped you take care of yourself.

Job Prospects

We hired over 50 student staff, putting £76,000+ into your pockets while offering paid opportunities across the Guild to help you build valuable skills for the future.

We hired over 50 student staff, putting £76,000+ into your pockets while offering paid opportunities across the Guild to help you build valuable skills for the future.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

You brought the world to Exeter! We co-delivered a student-led, 4-day Cultural Festival in March, packed with global food, music, and culture to celebrate our diverse community.

You brought the world to Exeter! We co-delivered a student-led, 4-day Cultural Festival in March, packed with global food, music, and culture to celebrate our diverse community.

Living Costs

Through three 'Feed Your Flat' events across both campuses, we distributed enough ingredients to help 4,000 of you cook delicious, nutritious meals.

Through three 'Feed Your Flat' events across both campuses, we distributed enough ingredients to help 4,000 of you cook delicious, nutritious meals.

Campaigns, Initiatives & Activism

You inspired change! Working with the University and FoodSave, we created a Community Fridge to provide free food for students right on campus.

You inspired change! Working with the University and FoodSave, we created a Community Fridge to provide free food for students right on campus.

Events and Activities

We collaborated on ExeFest, your student-led creative festival in May, filling campus with music, theatre, dance, and art to celebrate your talent.

We collaborated on ExeFest, your student-led creative festival in May, filling campus with music, theatre, dance, and art to celebrate your talent.

Guild Life Participation

Guild Life Participation tracks how many students engage with the Guild each month and the ways they get involved. This helps us improve our services and resources throughout the year based on what you need. Check out the numbers below!

50%
Society members
13%
Events
10%
Survey
10%
Elections
6%
Feedback
5%
Committee members
5%
Advice
2%
AC reps
2%
Music memberships
2%
Other

How Do Our Students Feel?

Every year, students share their thoughts on our strategic KPIs. These help us track our performance against our three-year strategy, measure progress towards our vision, and understand how students are really feeling about their experience at Exeter.

72%
The Guild positively impacts or adds value to my student experience
50%
I feel the Guild supports and empowers me to make change
62%
I feel that the Guilds spaces are flexible and reflect my needs
64%
I feel that the Guild’s brand and communications are relevant and shaped by students
49%
I feel that the Guild delivers opportunities and services that reflect me
43%
I feel represented by my elected officers
63%
I feel supported by the Guild
62%
The Guild's digital platforms are relevant, engaging and accessible
74%
I feel part of a community
84%
I feel like I belong at university
82%
The Guild positively impacts or adds value to my student experience
58%
I feel the Guild supports and empowers me to make change
77%
I feel that the Guilds spaces are flexible and reflect my needs
80%
I feel that the Guild’s brand and communications are relevant and shaped by students
74%
I feel that the Guild delivers opportunities and services that reflect me
46%
I feel represented by my elected officers
69%
I feel supported by the Guild
75%
The Guild's digital platforms are relevant, engaging and accessible
81%
I feel part of a community
85%
I feel like I belong at university

Downloads

Your Student’s Guild: Past, Present, Future

Discover how the Guild’s work has evolved over the years. From reports to snapshots, explore how we showcase our ever-growing impact and the ways we’ve supported students every step of the way.