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Moving to Exeter as an international student: Everything you need to know

Exeter has become one of the UK's most popular destinations for international students.

Home to more than 7,000 students from over 150 countries, the city combines the academic reputation of the University of Exeter with a lifestyle that feels far less overwhelming than larger student hubs such as London, Manchester or Birmingham.

But while moving to Exeter can be exciting, moving to a new country comes with a lot of practical challenges. From finding accommodation and setting up a bank account to understanding the local transport system, here's everything international...

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From Classroom Icebreaker to Corporate Team Building: One Tool That Actually Scales

The challenge of finding an activity that works for both a rowdy classroom of thirty students and a quiet team-building session with remote colleagues has frustrated educators and managers for years. Most games are either too childish for adults or too complex for quick icebreakers. Then I started testing imposter game across these radically different environments, and I found something unexpected: a single browser-based platform that adapts to both extremes without compromising the experience for either group.

The Scale Problem That Most Party Games Ignore

Walk into any...

All-Inclusive Student Accommodation in Bristol: A Practical Guide

Finding all-inclusive student accommodation in Bristol is a smart choice for students who want predictable monthly costs and fewer administrative tasks. These properties combine several essential expenses into a single monthly payment, making budgeting and daily life much simpler. By bundling costs like rent, utilities, and Wi-Fi, students can focus more on their studies and social life. To see exactly what is included and how it works, let’s take a closer look.

What Does All-Inclusive Student Accommodation Mean?

All-inclusive accommodation usually combines several key costs into...

What Is the Cost of Living in Leicester for Students?

Leicester, as a university city in the central part of England, has a much more affordable cost of living compared to London or Manchester. But when it comes to daily expenses such as food, accommodation, transportation, and entertainment, exactly how much does it cost? Today, I will help you calculate the details, so that you can have a clear understanding of your future budget.

Accommodation Expenses

For many new students, the place to live is the top concern. In Leicester, accommodation usually costs around £350 to £800/month, accounting for 40% to 60% of the total expenses....

Classroom resources launched for LGBT+ History Month

The University of Exeter will mark LGBT+ History Month in the UK with a series of events and the launch of free classroom resources for secondary schools and museums that highlight the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science.

The teaching resources were announced in November and are now free to access and download to mark LGBT+ History Month in February.

The resources pack includes slides, posters, postcards, videos and class activities, produced in collaboration with LGBT+ education charity Schools OUT to support the usualisation of LGBTQ+...

Exeter climbs in top 20 of Guardian University Guide 2026

The University of Exeter has increased its standing in the top 20 UK universities in the Guardian University Guide 2026 .

Exeter climbed one place to 17th in the latest guide, published on Saturday 13 September.

The result that means the University of Exeter has secured a top 20 place in all three major university rankings.

Teaching excellence, student satisfaction and career prospects were among the factors used to rank universities.

Professor Lisa Roberts, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Exeter said: “We're delighted with this...

Best Ways UK Students Store Belongings Before Term Breaks

UK students often face storage challenges before term breaks. Discover the best ways UK students are able to store belongings before term breaks securely.

New Study Highlights Surprising Factor Affecting Student Success: Noise

As students across the country begin to consider which university they want to attend, a new study has emerged that offers a surprising new consideration: noise. This study compared average noise environments in leading student cities, allowing students to consider how this crucial element affects them.

With noise itself able to disrupt sleep, concentration, and mood, students must consider noise levels in their chosen area, at least when selecting their accommodation. Here are the key findings:

The Impact of Noise

The study, conducted and released by aparto , a student...

5 Tips for Your Final Year at University

Has your final year at university approached faster than you ever thought possible? It happens to nearly every student! It’s exciting and daunting at the same time. On the one hand, you might be eager to finish university and enter the “real” world. At the same time, the thought of leaving your peers and studies might scare you, especially if you’re not 100% sure about your career path.

One thing is certain: you should definitely make the most of your final year. Keep reading to learn how.

1. Spend Time on and Enjoy Your Dissertation

A big part of your final...

Parents in Exeter rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Defending alternative education and parental rights

Parents rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Defending alternative education and parental rights #ChildrensWellbeingBill Parents are set to gather on 8th March 2025 in Bedford Street, Exeter (and major cities across England, including London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham). This coordinated rally aims to protest the proposed bill. This deeply concerning piece of legislation threatens educational freedoms and prioritises data collection over children's actual well-being.

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (CWSB) is being presented as a...

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: An Attack on Home Education and Parental Rights

In almost all cases, a parent or guardian is the very best person to judge a child’s needs, it is abhorrent that parental rights are being diminished so greatly by this bill, putting these decisions into the hands of a local authority and state who know little to nothing of each individual child’s genuine needs.

Written by and previously published on The Home Ed Daily - with the permission of author Poppy Coles .

I can’t imagine a life in which home education didn’t play a major part. Since 2012 my life has been inextricably linked with the home educating community; from...

Student Life

Moving to Exeter as an international student: Everything you need to know

From Classroom Icebreaker to Corporate Team Building: One Tool That Actually Scales

All-Inclusive Student Accommodation in Bristol: A Practical Guide

What Is the Cost of Living in Leicester for Students?

Classroom resources launched for LGBT+ History Month

Exeter climbs in top 20 of Guardian University Guide 2026

Best Ways UK Students Store Belongings Before Term Breaks

New Study Highlights Surprising Factor Affecting Student Success: Noise

5 Tips for Your Final Year at University

Defending alternative education and parental rights

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: An Attack on Home Education and Parental Rights

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