Renewable Energy: New postgraduate students
New postgraduates
New postgraduates
New postgraduates
Welcome message from Professor Lars Johanning
Welcome to Renewable Energy at the University of Exeter. You have joined us during truly exciting times for Renewable Energy: technology is advancing, costs are falling, attitudes are changing and grid parity is on the horizon. Despite current political challenges, the revolution really is unstoppable. Our department is at the forefront of clean energy research and we collaborate with many organisations on a variety of projects. Our taught programmes are dedicated to training the brilliant minds of tomorrow, ensuring that future generations and the renewable energy sector are equipped with highly skilled individuals who can deliver for us all.
Academic Lead
Please ensure you check back here frequently for updates, as well as your personal email account, new University of Exeter email account, and your My Timetable for the most up-to date information from us. Please note you must have registered with the University and activated your IT account to access My Timetable.
Online induction
Prior to your arrival, we encourage you to complete the online induction to help you prepare for your studies in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE).
Information about your arrival
Information TBC for 2023 - example timetable below:
Monday 18 September
09:30 - 13:00 |
Online Event |
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Challenge Launch |
13:45 - 14:15 |
Online Event |
Student services talk |
Tuesday 19 September
09:30 - 10:30 | Online Event |
Introduction to Engineering |
11:00 - 13:00 | Online Event |
EWB Support Session |
13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event |
Engineering Study Skills |
14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event | Engineering Group Tutorials - Meet your Personal Tutor |
Wednesday 20 September
09:30 - 11:30 | Online Event |
EWB Support Session |
Thursday 21 September
09:30 - 11:30 | Online Event | EWB Support Session |
Friday 22 September
09:00 - 13:00 | Online Event | EWB Support Session |
Information about things you'll need to do before arriving at Exeter can be found on our New Students website.
Unibuddy
Share your experiences, support prospective students and earn while you learn. Find out more about more below:
Can you commit to one hour a week chatting to prospective students on your smartphone? Do you enjoy talking/writing? If yes, apply to become a Unibuddy Ambassador for the University of Exeter.
- Share your experiences of University life
- Build professional skills
- Improve your CV and increase employability prospects
- Support students just like you
- Earn while you learn
Unibuddy is a social platform that connects current students with prospective applicants from around the world. Through informal chats, blogs and videos, Unibuddy ambassadors offer support, guidance and information to help applicants make the right decisions about higher education.
As a Unibuddy ambassador you will:
- Answer questions from students about study, life and your experience at university (one hour per week at the standard ESA (Exeter Student Ambassador) hourly rate).
- Help students find the right information and contact details for particular departments/people at the University of Exeter.
- Check your account on a daily basis and answer questions in a timely manner.
- Keep conversations going and build up a friendly relationship with students by asking questions and being engaging.
- Provide a real insight into the University of Exeter experiences through chats, blogs and videos (a minimum of two pieces of content per month).
To be a successful Unibuddy you will:
- Be a confident communicator who enjoys producing engaging content.
- Have a positive outlook on university life and study.
- Be flexible and willing to respond to questions quickly and efficiently.
- Adopt a mature and professional approach to conversations.
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please express your interest to PGunibuddy@exeter.ac.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!