Your wellbeing is of the utmost importance to the Department. We know that being at university can be very challenging, and we’re here to help you get support if you need it.
In the first instance, you can speak to our Department Senior Student Adviser who will help you to navigate (alongside your Academic Mentor and other departmental colleagues) the advice and support services available, and to assist you with your wellbeing needs. But you can speak to any member of the Department if you’re struggling. They may advise you to speak to your Academic Mentor, who will have oversight of your academic progress and pastoral care.
Other sources of support offered by the School include:
Student Wellbeing Service (SWS)
The aims to provide you with a single integrated source of help and assistance to ensure you get the most out of your ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ experience.
Disability and Mental Health Services (DMHS)
Disability and Mental Health Services (DMHS) are the first point of contact for students with disabilities, long term medical and mental health conditions, and Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia. DMHS can help you to create which is a way of putting in place agreed “reasonable adjustments” to support your studies.
Student Wellbeing and Counselling Services
Any student looking for support for their wellbeing can book a 30-minute Wellbeing Appointment. This provides an opportunity to discuss any issues you are experiencing, and an opportunity to explore what would be most useful to you, including: one-to-one support (e.g. counselling), groups, workshops, online resources, self-care strategies and referrals to other ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ and external services.
Groups and Workshops
SWS also organises groups and workshops to support students experiencing stress, anxiety or other issues.
You've Got This - student wellbeing
Uni has its ups and downs. Visit the webpage below for advice on how to incorporate wellbeing activities into your everyday lives at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ - whether that's enjoying and appreciating the little things, like treating yourself to a coffee or listening to your favourite podcast, or talking things through with a friend, academic mentor, or peer supporter when things feel challenging.
Peer Supporter Scheme
Peer Supporters give you the opportunity to talk to fellow students about anything that is worrying you. Peer Supporters are trained to offer confidential emotional support, help and reassurance.
ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Faith Centre
The Faith Centre is open to students of all faiths and none. It is home to ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳’s diverse religious activities, transformational interfaith leadership programmes, and provides spaces for worship, prayer, and quiet reflection.
If you don’t feel like yourself, are feeling overwhelmed, or lost, please do speak to any member of the IR community.