Support

University is an exciting experience, but it can be challenging at times. 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.

I am a

Undergraduate Student

Postgraduate Student

International Student

Who needs support with

Wellbeing

Education

Funding

Cost of Living

Housing

Jobs

Health

Safety

Consent

Food

Wellbeing

Your wellbeing matters to us, so we’ve gathered key information to help you throughout your time at university. Whether you’re looking for guidance or information about available services and assistance, please explore wellbeing support.

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Postgraduate Officer

Contact your Postgraduate Officer if you have any queries or concerns relating to your wellbeing.

Education Officer

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Health and Wellbeing

We’ve gathered key information and advice to support your health and wellbeing during your time at university.

Health and Wellbeing

Keep Safe

Your safety and welfare are a priority for us, so we’ve put together useful tips to keep you safe at university.

Keep Safe

Safe Night Out

We are committed to increasing awareness and letting you know what we’re doing to keep you safe on nights out.

Safe Night Out

We Love Consent

We have adopted our We Love Consent campaign to persistently send the message that it’s always your choice to give consent or not.

We Love Consent

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Welfare Officer

Contact your Welfare and Community Officer if you have any queries or concerns relating to your university experience.

Welfare Officer

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Support Over Christmas

Head to our Christmas at Your Guild pages to view a range of help and support should you need it.

Support Over Christmas

University Support

The University offers a range of services including UB Heard, their free, confidential listening support service.

University Support

Academic

Could you use some academic support? Whether you have questions about upcoming assessments, extenuating circumstances or appeals, explore the support available to you to help with all this and more!

Postgraduate Officer

Contact your Postgraduate Officer if you have any queries or concerns relating to your university course.

Education Officer

International Officer

We have an International Officer who is here to represent and support you during your time at Birmingham.

International Officer

Academic Support

We’ve compiled our hub full of useful tips, advice and guidance.

Academic Support Hub

Guild Advice

Guild Advice is a free online, impartial and confidential advice service for students.

Guild Advice

Halls Life

We have a team of students who provide peer-to-peer wellbeing support and events.

Halls Life

Education Officer

Contact your Education Officer if you have any queries or concerns relating to your university course.

Education Officer

UoBe Ready

Visit the the University’s UoBe Ready page to help you prepare for assessment season.

UoBe Ready

Cost of Living

The Cost of Living Crisis is having a big impact on students, influencing academic life, travel decisions, meal planning, extra-curricular activities and more. Explore available support to help you make the most of uni life.

Cost of Living

Proving you with a range of available services, initiatives and budgeting support during your studies.

Cost of Living Hub

Community Breakfast

Happening regularly during term time, enjoy a free continental breakfast to start your day right!

Community Breakfast

Community Pantry

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

Community Pantry

Funding

From available Guild Funds to support for student parents and funding options for your studies.

Funding

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Student Staff Jobs

Throughout the year, we offer various opportunities for students to join our student staff team.

Student Staff Jobs

Selly Express

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

Community Pantry

University Support

The University have put together some pages filled with advice, tips and tricks on helping with the Cost of Living.

University Support

Your Home

From support with shared living in university or partner accommodation to preparing to rent in the local community and advice on managing your household waste in Selly Oak, there is lots of support on offer.

Housing Hub

If you're preparing for your renting journey or you’re already in your property, we can help!

Housing Hub

Guild Advice

Guild Advice is a free online, impartial and confidential advice service for students.

Guild Advice

Halls Life

We have a team of students who provide peer-to-peer wellbeing support and events.

Halls Life

Community Life

Providing information and advice to help you navigate life in Selly Oak and resolve any community issues.

Community Life

International Students

We want all international students to have the support needed to settle into life in the UK, but also every opportunity to make friends and enjoy university. Explore available information and support for international students.