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PGR Support and Wellbeing
General information on sources of welfare support for PGR students can be found here: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/rpi/pgr/community/support .
Sources of pastoral support
Sources of pastoral support
Your primary supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of your research. They will provide guidance on the nature of the research project and the standard expected, the planning and timing of the successive stages of the research project, literature and sources, research methods and techniques. If you have any issues that might be compromising your academic progress, you should feel able to discuss this with them.
If for any reason it is difficult to speak to your primary supervisor, you should contact your second supervisor on personal / non-work-related issues.
Leave of Absence
The University recognises that, during the course of your research degree, you may encounter difficulties that are outside of your control and that significantly affects your ability to undertake your research, for example, illness or serious personal problems. You can apply for an authorised leave of absence from your programme of research, where there is good reason, in order to overcome these difficult circumstances.
Please see the Leave of Absence guidelines in the Code of Practice.
PGR Deputy Director (Personal Tutor)
Your PGR Deputy Director can be contacted should you wish to speak to someone outside of your supervisory team. Dr Liam Stanley l.m.stanley@sheffield.ac.uk
PGR Support Officer
PGR Support Officer
Your PGR Support Officer can advise on issues of academic progress and regulations as well as signposting a range of other sources of information. pol-pgr@sheffield.ac.uk
Student Wellbeing Service - departmental contact
Student Wellbeing Service - departmental contact
The Department's Student Wellbeing Advisor is David Barrand d.barrand@sheffield.a.c.uk The Student Wellbeing Advisor offers short-term, tailored one-to-one support to students who are feeling down or overwhelmed. Wellbeing Advisors hope to assist students in improving their emotional wellbeing by offering practical advice, interventions and self-help techniques in a confidential space.
1:1 Support Appointments- For more information about the Wellbeing Service and to book an appointment see here Appointments are taking place remotely via Google Meet.
The Student Wellbeing Service is working alongside University mental health support services so you may be referred to another support service if that is more appropriate for your needs.
University Support Services
University Support Services
Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS)
Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS)
The Disability and Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) is a confidential service providing support for disabled students in Sheffield. They will put in place a tailored support plan that may include 1:1 mentoring or support services, parking permits, personal assistants, specialist equipment or software, and more.
Students can also use this service to access the University's Yellow Sticker Scheme, for use when submitting written work. Scheme eligibility and further details can be found at: Yellow stickers | Disability and dyslexia | Student hub (sheffield.ac.uk)
It is important that you contact DDSS as early as possible so that support can be put in place. Start by booking an appointment with a DDSS advisor. The Disability and Dyslexia Support Service has launched their ADHD student support group for students. This group is being delivered by staff from DDSS and the Student Mental Health, Counselling and Therapies team. They are hoping that the group will be a valuable source of support for the growing number of students who have a diagnosis of ADHD and students who are just starting to investigate a possible diagnosis. Students do not need to be registered with the DDSS to attend the group. ADHD Support Group webpages.
DDSS Exam Support and Recommendations Viva Support
PGR Specialist Mentoring Group a pilot group mentoring option for all PGRs identifying as having a disability
Neurodiversity Matters an annual journal showcasing work by the University of Sheffield's Specialist SpLD Tutorial Service and selected partners
Mental Health Services (SAMHS)
Mental Health Services (SAMHS)
Student Access to Mental Health Services (SAMHS) is the first point of call for students struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, drug or alcohol dependence, and a wide range of other problems and concerns. They offer confidential 1:1 triage appointments, drop-in workshops, and 24/7 online support.
They do not provide crisis support. Please see the following link if you need an urgent response: https://students.sheffield.ac.uk/mental-health/crisis-support
Other University Support Services
You can find a number of useful starting points on the wellbeing pages of the SSID website.
See also;
Student Support Hub, links to a range of services.
Student Advice Centre, independent support for students regarding progress cases, financial and housing advice etc.
The Student Welfare and Wellbeing Team supports students experiencing personal difficulties that are significantly impacting on their university experience and ability to study.
Togetherall (Formerly Big White Wall), online mental health and wellbeing support.
Student Communities, information and guidance for specific student communities including BME students, mature students, and students with caring responsibilities.
You may also find the 'Useful Links' part of this handbook helpful in locating wider sources of support within the University
Complaints and Appeals Policies
Complaints and Appeals Policies
Information about the student complaints procedure can be found here: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/complaints-and-appeals/complaints
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