Truro

Studying in Truro and looking for support, events or ways you can get involved with The SU? We've compiled a range of helpful information and resources for your time studying in Cornwall!
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Truro Digital Support Station

Studying at our Truro campus? We've compiled a list of key contacts, handy information and resources to help you during your time studying in Cornwall! At Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union, we're here to support you - from improving the university experience to professional advice from our advisors, whatever you need, we're here when you need us!

Key SU Contacts

Your Officers

Communities Team

General Info

Whether you're just looking to learn more about the team or need to get in touch with us, you can find out more about the team below:

Meet The Team

SU Services

Advice Team

Free, Impartial and Confidential Our advice team provides advice on Finance, Accommodation and Housing, Academic-related Support (appeals, misconduct etc), Consumer Rights, Employment Rights and more. You can access digital information on all of these and book an appointment with one of our friendly, approachable team via the Advice Team pages

Advocacy & Union Democracy

We’ve got your back! From the Student Presidents to your course reps, we support all forms of student representation and want to ensure the Truro voice is heard loud and clear at all levels of decision making. Find your Reps, suggest a change, leave feedback, or get involved by visiting the Student Voice Pages

Student Communities

Something for everyone! Do you volunteer, want to play sports, or hook up with like-minded students? Care about sustainability or want to fundraise for a good cause? We support students to run clubs, societies and events that help you make the most of your experience, including some based in Truro. Find out more and get involved by visiting the Student Activities Pages

 

Get Involved

Want to get involved with our work and ensure your voice is heard? We run a range of research projects & campaigns througout the year to ensure our work remains student-led and that we can work towards implementing imporvements to our services (as well as lobbying the universities & FX Plus to do the same)! Plus, there's opportunities for you to represent your cohort through our academic representation structures.

Getting Started Survey

Welcome (back) to University, we're super excited for the year ahead but we want to make sure that we know what matters most to you! This survey aims to gather insights on your preferences, motivations and how we can support you better. Your participation is completely voluntary, anonymous and you can withdraw your participation at any point! The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete and you'll have the chance to enter a pretty great prize draw.

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Academic Rep Elections

Nominate now for Rep elections. Voting opens 15 September.

BMBS Academic Rep Elections 23/24 August

This is the election for the BMBS Academic Reps for the 23/24 Academic Year. This election includes Years 3, 4 and 5. This election will also cover the Subject Chair role of Medicine in Cornwall. For more information including role descriptions please go to www.thesu.org.uk/elections.

5 posts are up for election.

The polls have closed.

 

Truro-based societies

 

Truro-specific events 

SU Check In - Truro
18th October 11am - 1pm
Truro Knowledge Spa
Come and see your SU team at the Knowledge Spa
Truro Campus
MARINElife Identification of Whales, Dolphins & Seabirds Course
19th October 10am - 20th October 2pm
Saturday DM Seminar L, Sunday at Pendennis Point
Learn how to identify what can be seen from land and at sea around the UK and European seas. Become a Citizen Scientist, we’ll show you how to report your sightings for conservation or consider becoming a MARINElife volunteer ship-based surveyor!
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Key University of Exeter contacts

Your Truro Student Support Officer - Ruby Coleman

 

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Hi, my name’s Ruby Coleman and I’m the Student Support Officer for all BMBS students based on Truro Campus! I support students with anything non-academic, so if there’s anything impacting or worrying you at the moment, please get in touch and we can arrange a Student Support Consultation. Your consultation enables you to have a chat about what’s been going on for you, consider the type of support you might find helpful, and together we can collaborate a support plan for you. When I’m not working, I really enjoy climbing/bouldering, but I’m afraid of heights, so I usually get stuck at the top and can’t get down!!! If you’d like to get in touch for an appointment, please email studentservices@fxplus.ac.uk ask for an appointment with me and pop in the subject line that you’re a Truro BMBS student.

BMBS Cornwall Student Experience Lead - Hannah Partington

 

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Hello everyone! I’m Hannah, and my role is to work with you and my colleagues to make the student experience here in Cornwall an inclusive, supportive, enjoyable and fun one for everyone, no matter what your vibe is. From how to get your voice heard, to what you do in your down time, I’ll be liaising closely with your Programme Reps, MedSoc committee and other student representatives to improve, develop and make change happen. I’ve lived in Cornwall for 20+ years after moving down to attend Falmouth College of Arts (now University); palm trees, beaches, stunning scenery… I was sold! Outside of work, I love playing and watching sport, being out and about with my family and our wonderful dog, and making and eating cake. I’m always keen to hear from individual students directly too, so don’t be shy, drop me an email with any thoughts, concerns, ideas, or just if you fancy a chat and a slice of cake (have I mentioned I love cake???) at h.partington@exeter.ac.uk

Have a wonderful time in Cornwall.

 

Travel Advice

You can find out how to travel between Truro, Penryn and Falmouth by following these links!

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