Student Support Networks
SEDI Communi-Tea Café Drop In
The Communi-Tea Café drop in is a wellbeing space for students to drop in, have a free hot drink and talk to the SEDI team about available support.
This will be running every Wednesday 1-2pm, starting from the 11th October. It will take place in View Room 4 (behind the View Deli counter in the SU building).
Students from a variety of student communities are invited to the SEDI Café , including: care experienced students, estranged students, those with caring responsibilities, asylum seekers and refugees, BAME students, LGBT+ students, mature students, disabled students, student parents, and under 18s.
Support
The University has information and guidance for specific student communities here.
There is information about the wellbeing events run for some student groups here. You can also use the Umii app to connect with other students at University - find out more here.
There is some more specific signposting for some student communities below:
Student parents: a range of support including facilities and nursery care is available here. The Student Wellbeing Service also runs a Student Parent Group that meet every month, more information about which can be found here.
Mature students: guidance for Mature students is available here. This includes the Mature Student Committee led by the Students’ Union which organises regular social events and networking.
Local and commuter students: more information for students that are local and commuting to the University here.
Students with caring responsibilities: there is lots of tailored support for students with caring responsibilities to access such as financial support and dedicated specialist services. More information can be found here.
Students from care: students from care can access a variety of support including a bursary and a dedicated Care Leaver contact throughout your studies - for more information, see here.
Estranged students: there is an outline of the support available if you are estranged from your parents or carers here.
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students: information, support and advice for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students can be found here.
Students who identify as LGBT+: for support and guidance, including the LGBT+ Committee at the Students’ Union, specialist services and information on how to change your gender on your Student Record, see here.