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

Community Breakfast: 16th January 9am - 11am; Guild Reception; You are invited to come along for a free continental breakfast.

Guild Advice outreach drop-in: 20th January noon - 2pm; Guild Advice outreach drop-in session 12pm-2pm- Arts building, G13

Community Breakfast: 21st January 9am - 11am; Guild Reception; Happening weekly, students are invited to come along for a free continental breakfast.

Guild advice drop in: 21st January 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.

Wellbeing Café 🪷: 21st January 4pm - 7pm; Chamberlain Social Space; You've been stretched thin with exams and deadlines, come and stretch out your muscles with some free yoga and take some time to relax! We'll have hot drinks, snacks, therapy dogs, crafts, and more!

Community Pantry: 22nd January 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: 23rd January 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.

Trans and Non-Binary Students Movie Night - 'The Matrix': 26th January 6pm - 9pm; Council Chambers; Trans and Non-Binary Students Movie Night showing The Matrix

Community Coffee Morning: 27th January 11am - 2pm; Hey Brew Espresso, Bristol Rd, Birmingham B29 6BD; FREE coffee, conversation, and community action — join us to explore how small actions can help make Selly even better this New Year 2026.

Guild Advice outreach drop in: 27th January noon - 2pm; Guild Advice outreach drop-in session 12pm-2pm- EPS building Y3, room F8

Community Breakfast: 28th January 9am - 11am; Guild Reception; Happening weekly, students are invited to come along for a free continental breakfast.

Community Litter Pick: 28th January 10am - 11:30am; Bournbrook Pavilion - 48 Aston Webb Blvd, B15 2GR; Looking for a simple way to give back, get some fresh air, and meet new people this year? Join the Selly Oak Community Litter Pick, a relaxed monthly event running throughout 2026.

Guild advice drop in: 28th January 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.

Community Pantry: 29th January 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.

Housemate Finder (Selly Oak): 29th January 5pm - 7pm; Oak Brook Park Social Hub; The perfect event if you’re looking to move out of accommodation and or are looking for new housemates!

Community Breakfast: 4th February 9am - 11am; Guild Reception; Happening weekly, students are invited to come along for a free continental breakfast.

Umbrella Sexual Health Services Pop Up: 4th February 9am - 11am; 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.

Guild advice drop in: 4th February 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.

Community Pantry: 5th February 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.

Guild Advice outreach drop in: 10th February noon - 2pm; Guild Advice outreach drop-in session 12pm-2pm- Arts building, G14

Guild advice drop in: 11th February 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.

Guild advice drop in: 18th February 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.

Housemate Finder (The Vale): 18th February 5pm - 7pm; Shackleton Infusion; The perfect event if you’re looking to move out of accommodation and or are looking for new housemates!

Guild Advice outreach drop-in: 24th February noon - 2pm; Pritchatts Park; Guild Advice outreach drop in session @ Pritchatts Park 12pm-2pm, Tuesday 24th February 2026.

Guild advice drop in: 25th February 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.

Guild advice drop in: 4th 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.

Umbrella Sexual Health Services Pop Up: 6th 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.

Guild Advice outreach drop-ins: 10th March noon - 2pm; Building Y3, room 8; Guild Advice outreach drop in session @ building Y3, room 8. Tuesday 10th March between 12pm and 2pm.

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!

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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