We know exams and deadlines can be stressful for students, so we’ve brought together a range of resources that can help point you to the right support.
Both the University and the Students’ Union have a wide support offering, from drop-ins to online resources. Make sure you’re aware of your options by reading on below 😊
University support
- Enabling Services can help support you with advice and support relating to your studies, potential disabilities, mental health problems or specific learning difficulties. Their mental health and wellbeing page provides a wealth of useful information and links. The team also runs Drop-in sessions in Building 37, Highfield Campus from 13:00 – 15:00 Monday – Friday during term time, and 13:00 – 15:00 Monday, Wednesday and Friday out of term time. You don’t need to make an appointment to attend a Drop-in session. If you’re unable to make it to Highfield, the team also runs a Live Chat service on weekdays between 14:00 – 16:00 during term time. A list of helpful contact details can be accessed here. Enabling Services run regular events, such as Mindful Fridays, which you can view here.
- Faith and Reflection Centre: the University’s Chaplains and Faith Advisors are there for staff and students whatever their beliefs, faith or none. They’re available to those located on other campuses, and can be contacted via Tel: +44(0)23 8059 3511 and email: [email protected]. You can also stop by the Faith and Reflection Centre for a tea or coffee from Monday to Friday between 12:00 – 15:00 out of term time and 10:00 – 17:00 during term time at House 41, University Road, Highfield campus.
- Crisis Support: the First Support team can arrange support for students who may be dealing with a crisis or facing difficulties in their life. They can be contacted Monday – Friday from 08:00 – 18:00 in and out of term time via Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 7488 and email: [email protected]
- Student Life: a halls-based support service available to all students (both those who live in halls and those living in private rented accommodation) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can contact the Student Life team by visiting your nearest Halls of Residence, calling Tel: +44(0)23 8059 8180, or emailing [email protected]
Online resources
- The University offers a wealth of online resources for students. Click here to visit the support and wellbeing page where you can find links to a number of resources, including how to access the Online Homesickness Workshop, Postgraduate Support, Workshops, Mindfulness Groups and more.
- Lynda.com: as a student at the University of Southampton, you have free access to over 4,000 courses provided by Lynda.com. With courses covering a range of subject areas, enhance your skills within your own subject of study, or increase your knowledge in an area which interests you.
- Academic Skills Hub: the Library’s hub provides information on study skills, writing skills, IT skills and much, much more. They also provide a list of support services.
Students’ Union support
- The Students’ Union help and support page includes a drop down menu featuring a wide variety of issues students could potentially face. Simply click on the issue you’d like support with, and you’ll be provided with links to the relevant service(s).
- Nightline: run by student volunteers, is a confidential listening and information service available to students studying at the University. They’re open every night during term time from 20:00 – 08:00 and can be contacted via Tel. +44 (0)23 8059 5236 or free from halls on Ext. 25236.
The Student Comms Team will be posting regularly in the run up to exams about the support available to our students, as well as handy hints and tips such as where to find alternative study spaces. Click here to view all SUSSED entries for #ExamZen2018
Watch our video about student support below:
