How to watch the Exeter College Student Awards 2022

The Exeter College Student Awards are back this week, with a glittering online ceremony to highlight the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2021. Tune in via our Youtube Channel here on Thursday 10 February at 19.00 to watch the awards.

Supported by the College’s friends, partners and sponsors, the Exeter College Student Awards is an annual event that provides an opportunity to celebrate the hard work of our talented students.

For our learners, the virtual awards will still be a special evening. The College has sent each winner a package to help them enjoy the ceremony, including a programme, framed certificate and sustainably made trophy.

During the broadcast, awards will be virtually handed out to 21 inspirational students, with categories acknowledging the College’s broad range of programmes and subjects, including Academic Excellence, Vocational and Technical Excellence, Apprentice of the Year, Academy Students of the Year and Inspirational Learners. Students will be congratulated by the Principal, Vice Principal and the award sponsors.

The event will be broadcast via our Youtube channel at 19.00 on Thursday 10 February. Anyone can tune in on the night and people are being encouraged to join in on social media using #ExeCollProud.  

Please click here to watch.

We would like to thank our sponsors for their kind support. Without them, this event would not be possible.

Exeter College’s Festival of Carols raises over £1,000 for charity

After a different year, students, parents, staff and the Exeter community joined together once again to celebrate the start of the festive season and raise money for charity at Exeter College’s Festival of Carols, held in the iconic setting of Exeter Cathedral.

“Last night’s Festival of Carols was simply spectacular! It was a joy to see our amazing students and staff combining to create something truly magical for the community to get us all in the Christmas spirit,”
John Laramy CBE, Principal and Chief Executive

The Festival of Carols celebrates the college’s exceptionally talented students, with performances from the College Chamber Orchestra, student choirs, soloists and readers. Although free to attend, the event raises important funds for the college’s nominated Charity of the Year through donations generously given on the night.

This year, a massive £1,037.53 was raised for Cancer Research UK, which will go towards world-class research in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

The evening started with a welcome address from Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive John Laramy CBE before an atmospheric candlelit student procession through the nave.  

Speaking after the event, John Laramy said, “Last night’s Festival of Carols was simply spectacular! It was a joy to see our amazing students and staff combining to create something truly magical for the community to get us all in the Christmas spirit, but was also a moment to reflect on the world we live in and the challenges we face, both current and ongoing.  The setting of the Cathedral is always iconic, but this year in particular the Festival of Carols felt like the perfect way to kick off the festive season and raise some important funds for Cancer Research UK.”

The service was officiated by Prebendary Nigel Guthrie of St David’s Church and The Venerable David Gunn-Johnson of Exeter Cathedral. Students from across the college’s curriculum also did readings, including Grace Pamplin, who is studying for the International Baccalaureate.

Before the service, Grace said, “I’m really excited to show off what Exeter college has to offer in terms of talent and skill, and just show the rich community we have and share.”

The Festival of Carols was kindly sponsored by Taylor Lewis and the programme was sponsored by Pollards Print.

Festival of Carols 2021

Date: Thursday 2 December 2021
Location: Exeter Cathedral
Timings: Doors open 18.30, 19.30 start
Admission: Free with pre-booked ticket, donations to college charity Cancer Research UK welcomed

Exeter College’s annual Festival of Carols is back! We will be celebrating the start of the festive season in the stunning setting of Exeter Cathedral, complete with a candlelit procession through the nave and performances from Exeter College students, orchestra and choir.

The event is open to all but please register for your free tickets here if you would like to attend. Collection boxes will be available on the night for donations to the college’s nominated Charity of the Year, Cancer Research UK.

As a college, we are proud to support Cancer Research UK, the world’s largest charity dedicated to saving lives through research. The charity’s main vision is to bring forward the date when all cancers are cured, funding pioneering research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all strains of the disease.

As we approach the Christmas period, the Festival of Carols represents an opportunity to support patients and their families during what can be an especially difficult time of year for those suffering with cancer.

The Festival of Carols gives Exeter College the opportunity to get people in the Christmas spirit while raising donations for an important cause. We will be showcasing some of the exceptional talents of students across a number of faculties, including Foundation Studies, Media and Performing Arts and from the college’s Centre of Music and Performance.

This year the Festival of Carols will be held at Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 2 December with doors opening at 18.30 for a 19.30 start.

The event will follow the latest government guidance for COVID-19 and a specific risk assessment is in place to reduce the risk of transmission for everyone’s safety. Any changes to the guidance that may affect the event will be considered, actioned and communicated accordingly.

The service is free to attend and open to anyone who would like to come along and celebrate with us. As this is a slightly different year, we will be offering free tickets through an online booking system.

If you would like to attend, please register for your free tickets here.

With thanks to Taylor Lewis for their support.