Support for Students affected by events in the Middle East
Following the recent events in the middle east we want to extend our solidarity to all students who have been affected. Our thoughts are with the entire student community during this difficult time, and we want you to know that your Full-Time Officer team and your Students’ Union are here to support you.
We’ve reached out to relevant student groups to offer our support, but we also want to share the ongoing services and resources available to help you and your communities here at the SU and the University, as well as some specific support and events.
A reminder to our community: The harassment and bullying of any of our students on the grounds of their nationality, ethnicity, or religious expression has no place in our student community.
It is important at this time we come together to support those who have been affected.
The following support is available:
The University of Bristol offers support during time of humanitarian crisis and global conflict. You can see the events and resources they have available here.
The Global Lounge has set up a series of monthly events – Talk and support in troubled times – the first of which is on Thursday 12 October, 2:30 pm to 4 pm, in Senate House. An additional Talk and support in troubled times event will be held on Friday 20 October, 10:30am-12pm.
The Global Lounge also have ongoing opportunities to build your international community which can be found here.
You can get direct support from the University Wellbeing Services:
- telephone: +44 (0)117 456 9860 (open 24 hours a day)
- email: wellbeing-access@bristol.ac.uk
- completing the request wellbeing support form.
If anyone is finding it difficult to study or complete an assessment, they may be able to apply for exceptional circumstances (formerly, ‘extenuating circumstances’). The university provides information on that here, and students can get support with that process from the SU academic advice service.
The Multifaith Chaplaincy offers open spaces to study, relax, connect with others and get support. You can see the events they have upcoming here.
Student Groups
Connect with your community through societies and networks such as:
If you’re a student group that would like to organise any activity to support students at this time, you can contact the SU team at bristol-su@bristol.ac.uk.
