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"The business generated by our conference office during vacation periods creates employment for some 250 full-time staff and a further 500 casual employees"


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“On top of this, the Event Exeter team offers an


impressive array of unique conference, meeting and event venues that can cater for any event type, from large and small residential conferences, through gala dinners and exhibitions, to drinks receptions – we are also one of the most popular wedding venues in Exeter. Any surpluses generated through the use of the University’s estate for events is reinvested into our campuses to further enhance the student, staff and visitor experience.” As well as those already mentioned, there are other benefits to initiatives such as these. For one thing,


hosting events on a large scale can’t be achieved without manpower – and that means the creation of jobs. This summer, the University of Kent will host over 700 events and groups, and sell over 145,000 bed-nights. That’s a considerable undertaking, and one that will require catering and hospitality staff, chambermaids, minibus drivers and various other workers. “The internal academic conference market has seen


major growth in the last two years, and we’ve responded to this in a positive manner,” enthused Kevin Stuckey, Head of Residences and Conference Services. “The business generated by our conference office during


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