Over 5,000 students descended on Princesshay, Exeter between 6.30pm – 9pm on Wednesday 1st October for its annual Student Lock In event. Over 35 retailers and restaurants opened their doors after hours to offer discounts of up to 25% to students for ‘one night only’.
The event has been hailed the busiest and most successful Student Lock In to date for the city.
Wayne Pearce, Princesshay Centre Director said: “It was great to see so many students at this year’s event. We’ve received some really positive feedback from our retailers and restaurants and we’re looking forward to...
Young people in Exeter, entering university for the first time this autumn, are being encouraged to get the Meningitis C vaccine booster.
Meningococcal group C disease is a rare but life-threatening disease that occurs mainly in young children and young adults.
Young people are at a greater risk of catching meningitis just after starting university as they will be mixing closely with lots of new people, some of whom may unknowingly carry the meningococcal bacteria.
Matthew Dominey, Screening and Immunisation Manager, Public Health England said: “Starting university...
Princesshay is set to celebrate the start of term with their annual Student Lock-In.
The popular event returns to Princesshay on Wednesday 1 October from 6.30pm-9pm and will be the fourth event of its kind in Exeter.
Princesshay will remain open ‘after hours’ for an exclusive, one night only shopping event to welcome the new and returning students to Exeter.
Over 35 retailers together with the restaurants will be keeping their doors open while students indulge with brands such as Topshop/Topman, Superdry, schuh, New Look and River Island. A Total Students DJ truck...
The University of Exeter Students’ Guild is gearing up to manage the community impact of some 7000 new student arrivals with the deployment of trained volunteers to support student integration and provide a key community link.
Now in its sixth year, the Students’ Guild Welcome Team comprises 180 unpaid student volunteers trained to signpost, support and help new students around the city during the ten day ‘freshers’ period, this year beginning on 13th September.
The Welcome Team works in partnership with police, venue managers and Exeter City Council to reduce night-time...
Public Health England (PHE) is urging new students (freshers) to ensure they get vaccinated against meningococcal C (MenC) infection before beginning university in September.
In the UK, all children are offered MenC vaccine to protect them against MenC infection but, as the protection offered by the vaccine can wane, a booster for teenagers was added last year. For the next few years, university freshers will also be eligible for vaccination, until the teenagers who have had the booster reach university age.
Dr Shamez Ladhani, an expert on meningococcal disease for PHE,...
The UKs largest roaming vintage fair is headed to Exeter's Corn Exchange this September!
Our Exeter Vintage Fair will showcase the UK's finest vintage collectors and traders selling Mens & Womens vintage spanning six decades. Alongside vintage clothing you will find homewares and collectables, jewellery and accessories too!
THE VINTAGE TEA PARTY Once you've enjoyed the market you can grab a spot of tea and cake in our vintage tea party!
VINTAGE BEAUTY SALON Get your make up done in the style of your favourite icon or era!
The University of Exeter Students’ Guild is gearing up to manage the impact of the influx of some 7,000 new arrivals. Aware that the presence of several thousand new students presents a challenge for the city of Exeter as well as the Students’ Guild, a team of 180 volunteers will be recruited to provide a community link.
The Guild’s Welcome Team comprises 180 student volunteers trained to signpost, support and help new students around the city during the hectic ten day ‘freshers’ period, this year beginning on 14th September. The team works in partnership with police, venue...
