University and School Support
We hope that your University experience is an enjoyable and successful one, but if you ever do find yourself facing difficulties or challenges - don't worry! You never have to struggle alone, and there is a huge wealth of support options both within the Business School and from the central University to help you.
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Starting at the University of Leeds is an exciting step, but it can also bring change, uncertainty and new challenges.
Wellbeing is not about having everything figured out. It's about understanding what helps you stay well, recognising when you might need support and developing habits that help you navigate both the exciting and challenging parts of university life.
Please complete our "Looking after your wellbeing at university" short online course, so that you are best prepared to maximise your wellbeing during your time at Leeds.
Complete the wellbeing module hereCentral University Disability Services
Visit the Disability Services Team pages or watch the video below to learn about the support and guidance they can offer you.
General help: the Student Information Service
The Student Information Service (SIS) is a central-University team who provides general support to students studying in all faculties. You can contact them via telephone, email, or in-person at one of their campus information points.
If you aren't sure who to ask about something - SIS is always a great place to start!
The Student Information Service webpage has further information about the service, the different ways to contact them, and the types of query they can assist you with.
General student support at LUBS
If you experience any difficult personal circumstances, you can talk confidentially to one of the Business School's friendly Student Support Officers for advice and assistance.
We can help if you...
- Are experiencing personal difficulties affecting your wellbeing, your academic studies or performance, or your attendance
- Need an extension on a coursework deadline
- Have missed a coursework deadline or examination
- Have a disability or long-term health condition
- Are experiencing changing personal circumstances
- Are thinking about leaving University
Student Support: Central University
The University can also provide additional wellbeing support and guidance for all students.
You can find this information on the University of Leeds Students website
Harassment or misconduct support
We hope your time at University is an entirely positive one, but if you ever experience any kind of violence, abuse, bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct or discrimination please don't suffer in silence.
The University has a dedicated team who is there for you, and can help however feels right to you. Whether you want to explore support options, make a formal report, or just talk.
You can learn how to contact the team on their Harassment and Misconduct page.
The video below introduces the team and the how they can offer help to those who need it:
Out of hours and emergency support
If you do ever need to have a confidential and non-judgemental talk to someone in the evening then Leeds Nightline provide a listening service run by and for students from 20:00 to 02:00 every night.
If you, or someone you know, is ever in need of urgent mental health assistance there are a range of options listed on the University website crisis page.
If you have lost something valuable, feel unsafe or need to report a crime on campus, you can contact the University Security Services 24 hours a day. They have also created this short video to introduce you to staying safe whilst you are at Leeds:
Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I do that every day. Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength