Student Support Services
Student Support Services
Even though you're based away from campus, you can still connect with the SWS via video, email and phone
Email: wellbeing-admin@port.ac.uk
The UoP Chaplains are always ready to offer support
Email chaplains@port.ac.uk
Call 023 9284 3030
Your union can offer plenty of advice about all aspects of student life
Call 023 92 843478
Email advice@upsu.net
Students still based locally to Portsmouth can access the NHS and Solent Mind service, Positive Minds
Specialist study skills and assistive technology tutors can offer support by phone, email or video call.
Book an appointment by email asdac@port.ac.uk
1:1 and small group guidance sessions on any aspect of coursework, by phone, email or video call.
Book an appointment by email academicskills@port.ac.uk
Support with all things library related via 24/7 online chat or email library@port.ac.uk
For money advice and administration of hardship funds
Call 023 9284 3014
Email studentfinance@port.ac.uk
MyPlus Students’ Club provides essential careers advice to students with a disability or long-term health condition*. They work with major graduate employers and University services to help students realise their career potential.
*Disability includes - but is not limited to - conditions such as visual and hearing impairments, mobility impairments, autism, diabetes, epilepsy, dyslexia, dyspraxia, mental health conditions, speech impairments and life limiting illnesses such as cancer and MS.
EmployAbility is a non-profit organisation committed to empowering students, graduates and experienced professionals with disabilities; helping them achieve the careers they deserve. Their Inclusive Partnership Programmes provide students with free advisory services.
In an emergency
In case of emergency for students based in Portsmouth or at the University, please contact:
https://myport.port.ac.uk/guidance-and-support/accident-and-emergency-information
Students Complaints Procedures
If you have a complaint that relates to the University whilst on placement, please raise this with your Tutor or Placements Hub in the first instance to see if we can advise. For the normal complaints procedures please visit http://policies.docstore.port.ac.uk/policy-047.pdf to view or search ‘student complaints procedure’ on myport.ac.uk).
Advice is also available from The Students Union Sabbatical officers:
Phone: 023 9284 3859
Advice Service Phone: 023 9284 3478
You may contact the Advice Service using the phone number given above or by going to Advice Centre webpages at https://upsu.net/advice and filling in the support request form.