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The School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities is committed to supporting students both academically and personally throughout their time at university.
This page outlines some of the key services available to students across the University, as well as some key external support services.
For more specific information about documenting extenuating circumstances, what to do if you need to miss a seminar or apply for an extension, or if you're thinking about taking a break from your studies please click on your degree level below.
The University's student online support hub pages can point you in the right direction to a wide range of welfare and practical support. We've highlighted some key services below. Not sure who to contact? the University's contact hub can help.
If you have an existing physical or mental health related disability, or a specific learning difficulty, you should contact DDSS as soon as possible.
DDSS is a confidential, friendly service offering a range of support. They will be able to work with you and us, as your academic school, to make sure you have all the support you need.
These sessions are designed with disabled students in mind, but you don’t have to be registered with DDSS.
Specialist mentoring support group for disabled PGR students.
Help is available if you need support with your mental health at any point during your time at Sheffield. The service is staffed by experienced mental health professionals.
You should access this service if you develop a new mental health concern, or experience an exacerbation of an existing condition.
The Student Wellbeing Service offers short-term, tailored one-to-one support for students who are experiencing low mood or feeling overwhelmed with student life.
It aims to support improved emotional wellbeing by offering practical advice, self-help techniques and a confidential space to talk.
For updates check out their blog. They also record their webinars which are availabe here.
The 301: Academic Skills Centre offers a range of skills support resources.
The Academic Skills for Wellbeing page helpfully highlights guides that are particularly useful for making sure that you are prioritising your wellbeing in your approach to your studies.
SSiD have extensive knowledge of university processes and are able to help with a wide range of queries. They also provide certifying letters and other useful documents.
The Student Advice Centre is a professional, impartial, confidential and non-judgemental service run by the Students' Union providing free advice, support and representation.
Find all the support on offer from the university and Students’ Union - from financial help, to free facilities and discounts across campus.
Support networks and liberation groups
Support networks and liberation groups
A range of support networks and groups are available:
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is committed to providing a supportive environment for all of its students, including trans and non-binary students who wish their gender identities to be known and students who use a preferred name different to that on their student record.
To support this choice, we have created a centralised process to ensure we are able to capture accurate data about students’ pronouns and preferred names throughout their time at Sheffield. Please note this shouldn't be used for nicknames. If you would like to let us know your pronouns and preferred name, where they differ to those on your student record please complete this form.
You can also change your name and/or your preferred pronouns within Gmail and Blackboard.
You can also access information about changing your name formally on your student record here.
Support for harassment, bullying, sexual violence and hate crimes
Support for harassment, bullying, sexual violence and hate crimes
The University of Sheffield is committed to promoting the highest standards of behaviour to maintain a working, learning and social environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
We have a zero tolerance policy towards hate crime and all types of violence including domestic and sexual violence. It is very important to us that each and every member of the University community feels safe when they are out and about on our campus, and we take any instances that threaten this extremely seriously.
Reporting an incident
If you're in immediate danger or seriously injured on campus, call our Security Services on +44 114 222 4444. If you're off campus, dial 999.
Students' Union officers and academic reps are there to represent you.
Support and guidance specifically for international students.
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