Supporting You

University is an exciting experience, but it can come with its ups and downs. Whether this relates to your studies, wellbeing or finances, there are many ways that you can access support to help you navigate university life, as outlined below.

So, whether you’re a first or fourth year, an Undergraduate or Postgraduate, please access support if you need it.

Guild Advice

If you need support with anything from academia to housing, wellbeing or money management – get in touch with Guild Advice for confidential support.

Accommodation

If you’re living in halls, we have a team of students who help you feel at home by providing support & offering advice to help you thrive in accommodation.

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Community

If you have concerns whilst living in the local area, you can get in contact with our team of students who ensure the neighbourhood is safer, cleaner and greener.

Not On

If you wish to take a stand against sexual harassment, you can sign the Not On pledge or attend a consent workshop. Learn all about the Not On campaign.

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Guild Officer

Get in touch with your Welfare and Community Officer if you have any queries or concerns relating to your university experience or living situation.

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Support at the University

From a confidential 24/7 listening service, UB Heard, to Wellbeing Officers, the University has lots of support options.

Additional Services

Academic Support

From revision tips to avoiding plagiarism, view our Academic Support Hub for lots of useful advice for your exams and assessments.

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Your Money Matters

From advice on how to maintain a budget to information about funding for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, explore our Money Matters hub.

Housing Hub

Do you need advice on renting in the local community? Explore our Housing Hub for tips on everything from starting your search to setting up your new home.

Community Pantry

Supporting students who may be struggling financially by offering one-off food parcels.

Community Breakfast

Happening weekly, students are invited to come along for a free continental breakfast.

Selly Express

Offering free transport between campus and Selly Oak during weekday evenings in term-time.

Relevent Events

Housemate Finder (Pritchatts Park Village): 16th March 5pm - 7pm; Pritchatts Park Social Hub; The perfect event if you’re looking to move out of accommodation and or are looking for new housemates!

Making Sustainability Work for You: Action, Advocacy & Employability: 17th March 1pm - 2pm; Amos, Guild Of Students; Take what you know about sustainability, through curricular and extra-curricular ways, and understand how you can turn it into action and career progression!

Chai, Chaat & Sustain: 17th March 2:15pm - 3:45pm; Beorma Bar, Guild of Students

Eco-Iftar: 17th March 6pm - 9pm; Aston Webb Great Hall; Join us for an Eco-Iftar in collaboration with the Islamic Society!

Community Breakfast: 18th March 9am - 11am; Guild Reception; Happening weekly, students are invited to come along for a free continental breakfast.

Residence Life Office Pop Up: 18th March 9am - 10am; Guild Reception; Pop-Up Wellbeing Office, speak with your Residence Life Wellbeing Team - no appointment needed!

Guild advice drop in: 18th March noon - 2pm; Guild of Students, Guild Advice; Guild Advice drop-ins held at Guild Advice between 12pm and 2pm. No need to book, just turn up to speak to one of our Advice team.

Litter Pick!: 18th March 1pm - 2:30pm; meet at Bournbrook Pavillion; Come along and show a little love to Selly by helping us litter pick the area! Come join to clean up, meet new people and give back!

Wellbeing Café ♻️: 18th March 4pm - 7pm; Pritchatts Park Social Hub; Worried about the environment? Global warming getting a little bit too hot? Join us at this month's Wellbeing Café for some eco-friendly crafting, cuddle up to a therapy dig, and take home your own piece of greenery to brighten up your space 🌱

Nature Walk: 19th March noon - 2:30pm; meet at Bournbrook Pavillion; Join us for a nature walk around Selly where we will be discovering small pockets of green space and contributing to the greenery in the area!

Community Pantry: 19th March 3pm - 5pm; Guild of Students - Third/Top Floor (see event description for full details); Our Community Pantry is here to offer CoL support to students. Emergency Food parcels are available to collect weekly, Thursdays, 3-5pm once your form (linked in full event description) has been submitted.

PGR Film Club: 19th March 6pm - 9pm; Seminar Room, Westmere House; A PGR Film Club for postgraduate researchers. Join us to watch a film and chat about it!

Scrutiny Panel - President: 23rd March 10am - 11am; Microsoft teams

Scrutiny Panel - Women's Officer: 23rd March 11:30am - noon; Microsoft teams

Scrutiny Panel - International Officer: 23rd March 2:30pm - 3:30pm; Microsoft teams

Scrutiny Panel - LGBTQ+ Students' Officer: 23rd March 4pm - 4:30pm; Microsoft teams

Scrutiny Panel - Sustainability Officer: 24th March 10am - 10:30am; Microsoft teams

Scrutiny Panel - Welfare & Community Officer: 24th March 11am - noon; Microsoft teams

Scrutiny Panel - Sports Officer: 24th March 1pm - 2pm; Microsoft Teams/Mandela

The Encampments Film Screening: 24th March 7pm - 9pm; LG18, Teaching and Learning

Community Breakfast: 25th March 9am - 11am; Guild Reception; Happening weekly, students are invited to come along for a free continental breakfast.

Scrutiny Panel - Activities & Employability Officer: 25th March 10am - 11am; Microsoft teams

Scrutiny Panel - Ethnic Minorities Officer: 25th March 11:30am - noon; Microsoft teams

Guild advice drop in: 25th March noon - 2pm; Guild of Students, Guild Advice; Guild Advice drop-ins held at Guild Advice between 12pm and 2pm. No need to book, just turn up to speak to one of our Advice team.

Scrutiny Panel - Education Officer: 25th March 1pm - 2pm; Microsoft teams

Scrutiny Panel - Disabled Students' Officer: 25th March 2:30pm - 3pm; Microsoft teams

Scrutiny Panel - Postgraduate Officer: 25th March 4pm - 5pm; Microsoft teams

Sudan, Remember Us Film Screening: 25th March 7pm - 9pm; LG18, Teaching and Learning

Bollywood Evening: 26th March 3pm - 6pm; Harvey Milk Room, Guild

Community Pantry: 26th March 3pm - 5pm; Guild of Students - Third/Top Floor (see event description for full details); Our Community Pantry is here to offer CoL support to students. Emergency Food parcels are available to collect weekly, Thursdays, 3-5pm once your form (linked in full event description) has been submitted.

Umbrella Sexual Health Services Pop Up: 27th March 11:30am - 2:30pm; Guild of Students, reception; Umbrella provide free, accessible and confidential sexual health services including free condoms and STI testing as well as signposting to other services.

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