Corporate Events
The Events team works to support the University’s Corporate Strategy, through the organisation and delivery of high profile events specialising in corporate, alumni and research focused events across Exeter and Cornwall.
We support:
- Vice-Chancellor-led events
- Royal/Ministerial visits
- Building openings – LSI, SERFS, Penryn Sports Centre
- Faculty or Professional Services led high-level VIP visits to the University
- We also directly support alumni events, and events for Research Services and Exeter Innovation directorates.
For Exeter campus events, we also work closely with Event Exeter, the University’s dedicated conference and event team. Similarly, for events in Cornwall, we work with FX Plus in Penryn who provide a conference and events service.
We can offer advice / consultation:
The Events team also acts in an advisory role to faculties, institutes and professional services who are organising events, to maintain consistency in standard and approach to University events.
We are able to advise on the following:
- Conferences
- Seminars and workshops
- Internal networking events
- Publicising your event
- Advice on services and suppliers to contact
We are also able to offer assistance and recommendations with regards to event publicity and can advise on specific tools (eg Eventbrite and email marketing for events).
Event planning toolkit
Our Events Planning toolkit includes templates and resources to help event organisers.
The Health and Safety Event Management Standard provides checklists and explains the actions required by any person defined as an organiser of events on University managed premises (including campus grounds).
We welcome enquiries and suggestions to provide additional information as necessary. If you have any questions, please email eventenquiries@exeter.ac.uk or contact a member of the team below.
Who we are
I lead the Corporate Events Team which delivers a diverse portfolio of strategically aligned events that enhance the University’s reputation and visibility. This includes showcasing the institution’s world-class research through major conferences and symposia, orchestrating VIP events including ministerial and royal visits, the Vice-Chancellors Garden Parties and other senior leadership-led events, averaging 150 events per year, and up to 500 attendees. The team plays a pivotal role in launching new institutes, facilities and buildings, and anniversary events, ensuring these milestones are celebrated with impact.
I also lead the University’s Honorary Degree programme, honouring distinguished individuals and strengthening Exeter’s global networks. Alongside event design and delivery, we provide an advisory service to all colleagues ensuring best practice within event management is consistently applied and that all event activity complies with GDPR, health and safety and other relevant industry standards.
The team provides dedicated event management support for the Senior Team, Business School, Research Services, and Exeter Innovation.
Prior to joining the Corporate Events Team in 2018, I was the Events Manager for a Global Law Firm. Prior to this, I held a number of roles on the agency side specialising in conferences, incentive travel and private events for HNWIs.
Email: h.gilhespy@exeter.ac.uk
Mobile: 07496 735577
I am the lead professional supporting the activities of the University in relation to organising, facilitating and providing professional advice for a broad range of events undertaken to support our business in Cornwall.
As well as stand-alone events, my remit also includes delivering events associated with sponsorship packages and external collaborations. Most of the events I am involved with are for VIPs; including local Town and Gown dignitaries, stakeholders, business community and benefactors, as well as staff celebrations.
Email: l.misselbrook@exeter.ac.uk
Phone: +44(0)1326 25 1805
I lead the organisation of corporate events on behalf of the President and Vice-Chancellor, including the Annual Stakeholder Garden Parties.
I also am part of the team supporting two of the University’s professional service departments; Research Services, and Exeter Innovation. I manage the design and delivery of a wide portfolio of events and visits, supporting key research and business-focused initiatives.
The Research Services and Exeter Innovation events team manage over 90 events a year including; conferences, workshops, dinners, guest lectures and VIP visits.
My working days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Email: s.skates@exeter.ac.uk
I work within the Events Team, supporting two of the University’s professional service departments; Research Services, and Exeter Innovation. I manage the design and delivery of a wide portfolio of events and visits, supporting key research and business-focused initiatives.
The Research Services and Exeter Innovation events team manage over 90 events a year including; conferences, workshops, dinners, guest lectures and VIP visits.
Email: a.woodman@exeter.ac.uk
Esme Chamberlain is the Events Officer for the Business School and provides dedicated event support for Business School led events, including conferences, networking events, and the Leading Edge Seminar Series. Prior to joining the Corporate Events Team, Esme worked in the events team at Bovey Castle, a luxury hotel on Dartmoor and prior to that, was part of the Event Exeter team here at Exeter.
Email: e.j.chamberlain@exeter.ac.uk
Sarah works within the Corporate Events Team, as an Events Coordinator, supporting the team in the delivery of a wide range of events.
Email: s.board@exeter.ac.uk