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Student Support and Wellbeing

We’re proud of the supportive environment and inclusive culture we’ve created for our students.

We’ve designed our support services to support your academic and personal growth during your time with us.

Academic Advising

From the start of your studies, we’ll support you with Academic Advising to help you explore and achieve your academic study and career goals. 

Academic Advising is primarily offered through the Academic Adviser, the Student Wellbeing Adviser, and the Director of Academic Advising.  

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Student Wellbeing Adviser

Our Student Wellbeing Adviser team is here to offer personalised guidance when you need it. They’re available for one-to-one support and can help you with any personal issues that may affect your wellbeing.

We also have a wellbeing consultation room, which is a safe and welcoming space. You can use this space to meet with our adviser and talk through any concerns you might have.

The Student Wellbeing Adviser team can:

  • connect you with the right support for a variety of personal matters
  • provide practical resources to help you maintain and improve your mental health
  • help you navigate the central Student Health and Wellbeing Service and internal services such as the Counselling Service or Financial Support Team
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Wellbeing activities

We run a variety of wellbeing activities throughout the year to help students unwind, connect with others, and support their mental health. These sessions offer a chance to take a break from studies, try something creative, and focus on self-care. From relaxing drop-ins to hands-on workshops, there's something for everyone.

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Leah Tang, Computer Science with Industrial Placement BSc

Peer Mentors

Our Peer Mentor scheme pairs our undergraduate students with a Stage 2 or 3 computer science student to help and support you during your first year.

They work with first-year students by offering assistance when you need:

  • support with academic and personal matters, like understanding your timetable or where to get a great cup of coffee
  • someone who listens and has been there before
  • someone to go through different options and talk through choices
  • information about where to get specialist advice and help

This scheme doesn’t replace personal tutoring or wellbeing advisers. But it does complement and supplement these services.

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Support spaces

We’ve designed several spaces in our School based on feedback from our students.

These support spaces:

  • promote mental and emotional wellbeing
  • accommodate diverse needs
  • foster an inclusive atmosphere
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The Retreat

This is a sensory space designed for the unique needs of neurodiverse students. It has relaxing stimuli to help you unwind from the demands of student life.

Prayer room

Our prayer room is open to all faiths and those without. It’s available for prayer, meditation, or quiet reflection.

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