樱花动漫

Success for All

Social Mobility Week (23–27 February 2026)

Social Mobility is the link between someone’s socio-economic (or “class”) background – the social and economic circumstances they grew up in – and their own outcomes as adults (). This is typically influenced by income and occupation. Higher education can be a key driver of social mobility, and it’s crucial that universities break down barriers to opportunity to ensure that students, regardless of background, are supported to succeed.

Social Mobility Week is a five?day programme of events that aim to celebrate, explore and champion social mobility at the 樱花动漫. Throughout the week, you’ll be able to discover student and staff initiatives, explore research and get involved in opportunities to engage, create, and platform voices that drive positive change.

This week aims to:

  • Promote and spotlight student and staff schemes that support social mobility across all our campuses.
  • Raise awareness of topics linked to social mobility which affect staff and students’ ability to thrive at the 樱花动漫.
  • Create action by platforming voices to drive positive change.
  • Reflect on what social mobility means on campus and foster a greater sense of belonging.

This week has been arranged by The 93% Club 樱花动漫 and , in partnership with the Students’ Guild, Centre for Social Mobility, and staff and students from across the university.

For full details of events, opportunities and resources being promoted for Social Mobility Week, please click on the tabs below

Events

Social Mobility affects everyone – Forum Stalls

  • Monday 23 February, 10:00-14:00
  • Forum Street, Streatham campus

Discover the student societies working to create positive social change on campus. Learn how social mobility affects everyone, what each society offers, and how you can get involved in making campus a more inclusive space.

 

Roots to Routes: Social Mobility Journeys – Virtual Panel

  • Monday 23 February, 15:30-16:30
  • Online

Join us for a panel discussion bringing together staff and students to explore the diverse journeys of social mobility: the routes taken, the barriers faced, and the support that made a difference. Through lived experiences and reflection, this session aims to highlight how social mobility shapes educational and career pathways, while creating space for connection and discussion across the University community.

This event is open to students and staff.

Panellists:

  • Nick Pointon, Senior Lecturer at the Law School in Penryn and part-time Judge of the First Tier Tribunal. Before joining Exeter in 2021, he was a barrister for 11 years.
  • Dr Dawn Lees, Student Employability and Development Manager, Career Zone. She also oversees the Career Zone Podcast series.
  • Sian Robinson, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management. She is a graduate of the 樱花动漫, having followed the widening participation route of entry into Undergraduate Year 3 from Exeter College.
  • Professor Nathan Mayne, Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Climates. He proudly hails from a working-class background in Cornwall.

 

Building a Socially Mobile University – Discussion drop-in

  • Tuesday 24 February, 12:00-15:00
  • The Greenhouse, Devonshire House, Streatham campus

Join a facilitated conversation with the Students’ Guild and student leaders, exploring connections between social mobility, wellbeing and classism, and how campus cultures of non-belonging can impact social experiences at university. All contributions will be anonymised and used to inform future action. Attendees will have the opportunity to platform issues and ideas, explore the impact of wellbeing on social mobility, and receive a digital badge for your participation.

This event is open to students. Booking essential – .

 

EX4: Big State-School Quiz – The 93% Club Exeter

  • Tuesday 24 February, 19:00-21:00
  • Forum Seminar room 04

Join The 93% Club Exeter for a fun and lively quiz celebrating state-school experiences. Test your knowledge, meet like-minded students, and connect over a night of friendly competition, and to celebrate Exeter’s first Social Mobility Week. Membership not required. 

This event is open to students. Booking essential – .

Projects linked to Social Mobility – Forum Stalls

  • Wednesday 25 February, 10:00-14:00
  • Forum Street, Streatham campus

Discover a range of past and present projects focused on increasing student social mobility. Connect with the students and staff making change on campus – learn about new projects, find inspiration, and see how you could get involved with increasing social mobility and belonging at the 樱花动漫.

 

Let’s Talk Social Mobility Research – Lightning Talks & Panel

  • Wednesday 25 February, 15:15-16:45
  • Old Library 129, Streatham campus

The 樱花动漫 is home to the Centre for Social Mobility, the UK’s only university centre dedicated to improving social mobility through evidence-informed practice and policy. Join us for a series of short lightning talks showcasing current research and projects related to social mobility. The session will include a Q&A panel and an opportunity to connect with others working on or interested in social mobility research across the university.

Presenters:

  • Chris Playford, Sociology
  • Eve Worth, History
  • Nitzan Peri-Rotem, Sociology
  • Ellen Greaves, Economics

This event is open to students and staff. Booking essential – .

 

‘Class and Gender’ Discussion Group – Feminist Society

  • Wednesday 25 February, 18:30-19:30
  • Forum Seminar Room 07, Streatham campus

Hosted by the 樱花动漫 Feminist Society, this discussion group explores the intersection of class and gender, providing space to share experiences, reflect and spark ideas for positive change, with intersectionality at its heart. Membership not required.

 

How to gain valuable experience – Forum Stalls

  • Thursday 26 February, 10:00-14:00
  • Forum Street, Streatham campus

These forum stalls spotlight student-led societies and university schemes which help students gain valuable extra-curricular experience and get started in their careers. Opportunities range from volunteering to paid roles, designed to help kick-start your CV and career. Discover new projects to get involved with, find career inspiration, or add something new to your CV.

 

A Kind Campus - Workshop

  • Thursday 26 February, 15:30-16:30
  • Forum Seminar Room 07, Streatham campus

Join this interactive workshop to explore how kindness, inclusion, and supportive practices can make the university a more welcoming environment. Through discussion and practical exercises, participants will identify ways to foster a culture of belonging and take action to create positive change on campus. Attendees will receive a digital badge for your participation.

This event is open to students. Booking essential – .

 

Re-Classifying the Curriculum - Workshop

  • Friday 27 February, 11:00-12:00
  • Pearson Teaching Room, Building One, Streatham campus

This workshop aims to explore how classism can permeate academic environments and classroom settings, and how curriculum design can better support social mobility. Through small table discussions and topic-based activities, share your experiences, ideas, and examples of what works and what needs to change. Our aim is to identify practical ways to make learning environments more inclusive and supportive of belonging across the university.

This event is open to students and staff. Booking essential – .

 

‘I Belong at Uni’ Creative Workshop (Exeter)

  • Friday 27 February, 17:00-20:00
  • The Greenhouse, Devonshire House, Streatham campus

Come along to a relaxed, creative workshop led by Exeter 93% Club. Using collage and art materials, we’ll reflect on belonging, classism and imposter syndrome at university. This will be a safe and welcoming space to chat, create and connect over tea and biscuits. There will also be the opportunity for your work to be included in a national 93% Club ‘zine’ on imposter syndrome.

This event is open to students and staff. Booking essential - .

 

 ‘I Belong at Uni’ Creative Workshop (Penryn)

  • Friday 27 February, 18:00-20:00
  • The Exchange 5, Penryn campus

Come along to a relaxed, creative workshop led by the recently revived 93% Club Penryn. Using collage and art materials, we’ll reflect on belonging, classism and imposter syndrome at university. This will be a safe and welcoming space to chat, create and connect.

This event is open to students and staff. No booking needed - just come and join us!

 

‘Sip and Paint’ Widening Participation Event – Exeter Law Society

  • Date, time and location tbc

Hosted by Exeter Law Society, this creative workshop combines painting, conversation, and networking to explore widening participation and make meaningful connections with fellow students. Membership not required to attend.

Enhance your academic skills

See all upcoming academic skills events this term on the Library Event Calendar.

 

OSCOLA Hour

  • - Forum Library
  • - Online

 

(Doctoral College students only) -

Monday 23 Feb, 10:00-11:30 - Online

 

Monday 23 Feb, 10:30-12:00 - Online

 

Library Research Café

  • , 12:00-14:00
  • , 12:00-14:00

 

Library Research Drop-in @ Penryn

  • - Penryn Campus Library
  • - Penryn Campus Library
  • - Penryn Campus Library

 

Monday 23 Feb, 13:30-14:30 - Online

 

Tuesday 24 February, 10:30-11:30 – Online

 

Academic Skills Drop-ins

  • , 11:00-13:00
  • , 10:00-12:00
  • , 13:30-15:30

 

Tuesday 24 Feb, 13:30-14:30 - Online

 

Wednesday 25 Feb, 12:00-13:00

 

Wednesday 25 Feb, 13:00-14:00 - Online

 

Wednesday 25 Feb, 13:30-14:30 - Online

 

Thursday 26 February, 11:00-12:30

 

Thursday 26 February, 11:30-12:30 – Online

 

Thursday 26 February, 12:00-14:00 – Online

 

Thursday 26 February, 13:30-14:30 – Online 

Enhance your employability

Enhance your employability

For all employer and alumni events coming up this term, visit our new careers platform, .

For all skills development workshops coming up this term, visit .

 

This week (23-27 February)

Employer & alumni events

  • – Monday 23 Feb, 17:30-18:30 - Online
  • – Tuesday 24 Feb, 17:30-18:30 – Online 
  • (Mining/Geology students only) – Tuesday 24 Feb, 18:30-20:00 - The Exchange Lecture Theatre, Penryn 
  • (Employer & Alumni Networking Event) – Thursday 26 Feb, 18:00-20:30 - Cross Keys Cafe, St Luke's 

 

Skills development workshops

  • – Monday 23 Feb,13:30 – Online 
  • – Tuesday 25 Feb, 12:30-13:30 – Online 
  • – Thursday 26 Feb, 17:30-18:30 - Online
  • – Friday 27 Feb,13:30-15:00 - Old Library, Streatham

Next week (2-6 March)

Employer & alumni events

  • – Monday 2 Mar, 18:30-19:30 - Online
  • Event – Tuesday 3 Mar, 18:30-20:30 - Forum Exploration Lab, Streatham
  • (Mining/Geology/Geography students only) - Tuesday 3 March, 18:30-20:00 - The Exchange Lecture Theatre, Penryn
  • Panel – Wednesday 4 March, 17:30-18:45 - Online
  • – Thursday 5 March, 11:00-14:00 - SWIOT A1 Arena, Streatham
  • – Thursday 5 March, 17:30-19:30 - The Exchange Yellow, Penryn

 

Skills development workshops

  • – Monday 2 March, 14:30-15:30 - Online
  • – Tuesday 3 March, 10:00-11:00 The Exchange, Penryn -
  • – Tuesday 3 March, 10:30-12:00 - Online
  • – Tuesday 3 March, 11:35-12:25 - Online
  • – Wednesday 4 March, 10:30-12:00 - Online
  • Thursday 4 March, 10:35-11:25 - Online
  • – Thursday 4 March, 13:00-14:30 - Online
  • – Thursday 4 Mar, 14:35-15:25 - Online
  • – Friday 5 March, 12:00-13:00 - Peter Lanyon, Penryn
  • – Friday 5 March, 17:30-18:30 - Online

 

Resources and opportunities

Opportunities for students

Building connections

The 93% Club Exeter

A student-led society founded in July 2020 to support and celebrate state-educated students at the 樱花动漫. Visit their or to find out more.

The 93% Club Penryn

Recently revived on the Penryn campus, visit their to find out how you can get involved.

(Exeter students)

A fund that be spent on memberships to societies, sports clubs, stash and society/club events and activities.

Peer Support schemes

Gain informal support from higher year students who have been in the same position – whether in relation to academia or the transition to university life.

A mentoring scheme for Widening Participation undergraduate students studying in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. 

Get involved in Success for All activity at the 樱花动漫 - students

Ways students can get involved in Success for All activity at the 樱花动漫. 

Accessing employment

Creating Career Confidence

A series of career workshops designed to build your confidence and plan for your future after university.

Access to Internships (A2I) Widening Participation Funding

Support and funding available to help Widening Participation students arrange a paid internship in the UK. 

Global Leaders Experience

An opportunity to develop your intercultural skills as part of a short, outbound mobility experience.

 

Student Startup programmes support your entrepreneurial ambitions - from idea to launch, through workshops, expert speakers, peer to peer network building, 1:1 advice, and access to early-stage funding.”

Graduate Business Partnerships (GBPs)

This scheme supports final year students and recent graduates to launch their careers at the 樱花动漫 and with recommended employers in the southwest.

A free-to-join UK-based platform that connects university students and recent graduates with top employers.

A social mobility charity that supports undergraduates from less-privileged backgrounds to secure graduate jobs and internships via a needs-focused professional development programme.

 

Information for staff

Widening Participation student support

An overview of WP student support available at the 樱花动漫 

Get involved in Success for All activity at the 樱花动漫 - staff

Ways staff can get involved in Success for All activity at the 樱花动漫.

Success for All related projects and initiatives running for current students in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

Doctoral College - Supporting Widening Participation opportunities

How PhD students can get involved in supporting Widening Participation projects at the 樱花动漫.

Social Mobility in the UK

Find out more about Social Mobility in the UK

Centre for Social Mobility

The Centre for Social Mobility is the UK’s only university centre dedicated to improving social mobility through evidence-informed practice and policy.

A national network of state-educated students and professionals in Britain dedicated to democratising the knowledge and opportunities that have traditionally been contained within private school alumni networks. 

The UK’s leading social mobility charity, working to give young people from less advantages backgrounds a fair chance by providing access to leading universities and top professions through free programmes, research and policy advocacy.

An independent advisory non-departmental public body in the UK, established to promote social mobility and improve life chances.

South-West Social Mobility Commission

A coalition of civic leaders, dedicated to transforming social mobility and improve education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people across the South-West peninsula.