DTA University Services Directory DTA University Services Directory
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Overview of services available at DTA Partner Institutions 3 Mental Health resources accessible to all students 3
University of Brighton 4 University of Central Lancashire 5 Coventry University 6 University of Greenwich 7 University of Hertfordshire 8 Huddersfield University 9 Kingston University 10 University of Lincoln 11 Liverpool John Moores University 12 Manchester Metropolitan University 13 Nottingham Trent University 14 Open University 15 Plymouth University 16 University of Portsmouth 17 University of Salford 18 Sheffield Hallam University 19 University of South Wales 20 Teesside University 21 Ulster University 22 University of West of England 23
Careers
Unions
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Overview of services available at DTA Partner Institutions All DTA host universities provide a range of services to support and enhance your doctoral training experience. These include the following:
Accommodation – these links detail accommodation options provided by universities. They may also be able to offer advice about off-campus renting.
Careers – all DTA institutions have Careers Centres that offer one-to-one careers guidance, support with CVs, mock interviews and careers fairs with business and industry representatives. Many also offer support for students starting their own businesses.
Mental Health and Wellbeing - DTA universities offer a range of services and resources to support your wellbeing and respond to mental health difficulties. These include online resources, drop-in and bookable counselling sessions, self-guided therapy, mental health apps, self-assessments, workshops and helplines.
PGR-specific support - your university may have a doctoral college or graduate school equipped to provide support and services specifically for PhD researchers. These may be your best point of call for any issues related to academic and pastoral needs, and they may also provide further career development opportunities tailored to doctoral researchers.
Student Services – DTA universities provide a range of support to all students, which may include mental health and wellbeing support, counselling, financial advice, disability and dyslexia support, and more.
Student Union – as a postgraduate student, you are automatically part of your university’s Student Union (SU). These are organisations aligned with universities, run for students and which aim to support a range of student interests. While postgraduate research concerns may not seem to be the primary focus of your Student Union, by collaborating with them and feeding on concerns, they will be able to better lobby on your behalf to your university. They can also support your PhD experience by offering a range of services which often include: • extracurricular activities (sports and societies) • volunteering opportunities • support for LGBT+ students • opportunities to get involved in political campaigning • advice services (wellbeing, housing, finance) • representation and lobbying on your behalf to your university
Please note that the directory may not exhaustively list all services available at your university, but it should signpost you in the right direction for the support you are looking for.
Mental Health resources accessible to all students https://thewellbeingthesis.org.uk/ This site provides videos and articles that provide guidance specific to managing mental wellbeing for PhD researchers. https://www.studentmindsblog.co.uk/ https://www.studentsagainstdepression.org/self-help/ https://web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp/ https://www.mindingyourhead.info/ https://www.lifelinehelpline.info/ 3
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University of Brighton DTA Training Group Representative Dr Ross English [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Dr Ross English [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.brighton.ac.uk/brighton-students/your-student-life/my-accommodation/index.aspx
Careers centres https://www.brighton.ac.uk/careers/index.aspx One-to-one appointments for careers advice, personal support for CVs and interviews, careers fairs with employers, professional mentorship
Disability and dyslexia Team https://www.brighton.ac.uk/brighton-students/your-learning/declaring-a-disability-or-learning-difficulty/index.aspx 1:1 support, free screening for dyslexia
Finance advice [email protected] advice service for finance related issues
Mental health and wellbeing https://www.brighton.ac.uk/brighton-students/your-student-life/my-wellbeing/need-to-speak-to-someone/index. aspx counselling service Self-help resources, including Togetherall (self-guided courses, self-assessments, online support forums, online therapy, 24 hour support, helping with issues of anxiety, depression, isolation and stress) https://www. brighton.ac.uk/brighton-students/your-student-life/my-wellbeing/self-help-resources/index.aspx
PGR-specific support Brighton Doctoral College https://staff.brighton.ac.uk/reg/doc/Lists/contacts/AllItems.aspx https://twitter.com/PhD_Brighton?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Sports http://sport.brighton.ac.uk/ gym membership, fitness classes, sports teams
Student support and guidance tutors https://www.brighton.ac.uk/brighton-students/your-student-life/my-wellbeing/student-support-and-guidance- tutors/index.aspx source of information and advice on issues that might be impacting your studies and personal life
Student union https://www.brightonsu.com/ societies and sports, volunteering opportunities, academic advice and support, representation. DTA SU contact: Ramy Baldrie, Vice President Education, [email protected]
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University of Central Lancashire DTA Training Group Representative Andrea Ferguson [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Dr Alexis Holden [email protected] Diane Brewer [email protected] Gillian Marie Chew [email protected] Dr John Whitton [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.uclan.ac.uk/accommodation/
Counselling, mental health and wellbeing service https://www.uclan.ac.uk/students/support/wellbeing-service.php self-referral counselling appointments
Careers https://www.uclan.ac.uk/students/support/careers/index.php one-to-one appointments, careers fairs and employer events
Graduate Research School https://www.uclan.ac.uk/research/study/graduate_research.php The Graduate Research School is responsible for supporting the PGR research environment and culture, having oversight of the PGR journey and experience from enrolment to award, delivering postgraduate research student training, as well as hosting PGR events. Head of the Graduate Research School is Andrea Ferguson [email protected]
Student support A-Z of services, including counselling, disability advice, sport and fitness and the financial support team https://www.uclan.ac.uk/students/support/wellbeing.php
The Student Information and Support Centre https://www.uclan.ac.uk/students/library-it/library/the_i.php general support as well as signposting for specialist advice on wellbeing, inclusivity, international student issues, finances, library services, printing, UCLan cards, bank and confirmation of study letters as well as council tax exemption certificates
Student union https://www.uclansu.co.uk/ advice and support on finances, health and wellbeing, accommodation, employment, academic matters, student representation as well as extracurricular activities and volunteering opportunities Mental health support https://www.uclansu.co.uk/healthandwellbeing/mentalhealth Headroom https://www.uclansu.co.uk/headroom email service to give practical support and advice PostGrad Research Society https://www.uclansu.co.uk/groups/postgraduate-research-society-28e8 social and academic events
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Coventry University DTA Training Group Representative Dr Heather Sears [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Sam Carter [email protected] Richard Brooks [email protected] Carolyn Wynne [email protected]
Accommodation https://www.coventry.ac.uk/life-on-campus/accommodation/ accommodation options provided by the university
Careers service – The Talent Team https://www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry/student-support/enhance-your-employability/careers-and- employability-services/ one-to-one support, personal help for CV writing and interviews, advice on internships.
Centre for Academic Writing https://www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry/student-support/academic-support/centre-for-academic-writing/ offers research students and staff one-to-one advice on writing for publication, writing in grant proposals and other types of academic/academic-related writing
Counselling and mental health service https://www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry/student-support/health-and-wellbeing/counselling-and-mental- health-service/ Mental Health Advisers can offer sessions individually tailored to meet the current needs of the student. This could be concerning issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, sleep problems and more severe illness.
Doctoral College https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/research-opportunities/doctoral-college-and-centre/ The Doctoral College and Centre for Research Capability and Development brings together staff and expertise to deliver centralised support for doctoral education and a comprehensive (PhD to Professor) programme of development and training for researchers.
Disability https://www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry/student-support/health-and-wellbeing/disability/ support from team of dedicated professionals for disabilities, including dyslexia and autism
Sport and Recreation Centre https://www.coventry.ac.uk/life-on-campus/student-life/sport-coventry/sports-and-recreation-centre/
Student Engagement Centre https://www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry/student-support/student-engagement-centre/first point of contact for range of issues to connect you to more specialist support
Student Union https://www.cusu.org/ societies and sports, volunteering, student media, representation Student Union Advice Centre https://www.cusu.org/advice/ free, independent and confidential service for all students, giving advice and support, and providing representation when necessary, on a wide range of problems including housing, consumer law, cheating and plagiarism, internal disciplinary and complaints. Postgraduate Research Society https://www.cusu.org/society/postgraduate/ represents voice of PGR students, PGR community and support Postgraduate Student Officer - contact for further information about Students Union - https://www.cusu.org/ officers/fulltime/postgraduate/ 6
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University of Greenwich DTA Training Group Representative Kate Southgate [email protected]; [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Professor Aradhana Mehra [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.gre.ac.uk/student-services/accommodation
Careers https://www.gre.ac.uk/careers placements, mentorships, cv and interview support, mock interviews, psychometric tests, job applications, careers fairs, support for starting a business
Mental Health https://www.gre.ac.uk/student-services/support/student-wellbeing one-to-one counselling and self- development and motivational workshops Togetherall https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/support/togetherall self-guided courses, self-assessments, online support forums, online therapy, 24 hour support, helping with issues of anxiety, depression, isolation and stress
Research and Enterprise Training Institute https://www.gre.ac.uk/reti RETI will help our researchers develop, personally and professionally, to meet their research goals, through tailored training, coaching and mentoring.
Sport facilitieshttps://www.gre.ac.uk/about-us/campus/sports
Student Centre https://www.gre.ac.uk/student-services/student-centres general help as well as signposting to specialist support
Student support and services https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/support signposting to speciality support including disability & dyslexia team, counselling and wellbeing appointments and finance and funding
Student Union https://www.greenwichsu.co.uk/ advice service, wellbeing check, volunteering opportunities, societies, campaigning Postgraduate Students Community https://www.greenwichsu.co.uk/communities/postgraduate/
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University of Hertfordshire DTA Training Group Representative Lindsy Kass [email protected] Professor Pandelis Kourtessis [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Professor Pandelis Kourtessis [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.herts.ac.uk/life/student-accommodation/accommodation-support support for on and off campus accommodation
Careers https://www.herts.ac.uk/life/careers-and-recruitment/students careers hub, vacancies, interships, appointments with careers advisors to check CVs
Disability https://www.herts.ac.uk/life/support-and-wellbeing/student-wellbeing/disability-support specialist advisors, mentoring, assessments
Doctoral College https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/research-degrees-and-doctoral-college Head of the Doctoral College is Dr Susan Grey [email protected]
Sport https://sport.herts.ac.uk/welcome-hertsquad
Student Wellbeing https://www.herts.ac.uk/life/support-and-wellbeing/student-wellbeing counselling, support with emotional, mental health, disability and health related issues
Student Services Ask Herts https://www.herts.ac.uk/life/support-and-wellbeing/ask-herts-hubs specialist support and advice on matters including accommodation and financial support and guidance
Student Union https://hertfordshire.su/ societies, representation, advice on finances, wellbeing, housing, legal clinic, buddy scheme, volunteering opportunities
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Huddersfield University DTA Training Group Representative Dr Anna Seabourne [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Dr Dougie Clarke [email protected]; [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.hud.ac.uk/uni-life/accommodation/ http://www.hudlets.su/ lettings agency run by Huddersfield Students’ Union
Careers https://students.hud.ac.uk/opportunities/careers/ one-to-one appointments, career planning, advice on cvs and interviews,
Graduate School https://students.hud.ac.uk/grad/graduate-school/ PGR support, events and competitions, development opportunities Key contacts directory for PGRs https://students.hud.ac.uk/grad/graduate-school/contacts/ PGR Representation within Graduate School https://students.hud.ac.uk/grad/graduate-school/ representation/ PGR survey, Graduate Council, student forums
Huddersfield Researcher Environmenthttps://hudresenv.wordpress.com/ On Twitter:@HudResEnv
Mental healthTogetherall https://students.hud.ac.uk/help/wellbeing/247support/togetherall/ self-guided courses, self-assessments, online support forums, online therapy, 24 hour support, helping with issues of anxiety, depression, isolation and stress
Sport https://sport.hud.ac.uk/ fitness classes, gym
Student Services iPoint – first point of call for signposting to specialist support https://students.hud.ac.uk/help/ipoint/
Student Union https://www.huddersfield.su/ advice on finance, housing and wellbeing, societies and sports clubs, campaigns and representation Postgrad Society https://www.huddersfield.su/groups/pg-societysocial events, voic for PG students within Student Union
Wellbeing and disability https://students.hud.ac.uk/help/ipoint/wellbeing-disability-appointments/ one-to-one appointments for support on wellbeing and disabilities
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Kingston University DTA Training Group Representative Dr Natasha Hill [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.kingston.ac.uk/accommodation/
Careers https://www.kingston.ac.uk/careers/ developing skills and experience, careers planning,
Disability https://www.kingston.ac.uk/disability/ disability and mental health support, dyslexia support, diagnostic assessments
Finances https://www.kingston.ac.uk/money-matters/ information specific to PG and International students
Graduate Research School and Graduate Centres https://www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate/study-resources/ graduate-centres/ runs special training programmes for research students and provides advice and guidance on funding sources, regulations and other issues
Mental Health https://www.kingston.ac.uk/health/wellbeing-services/ drop-in sessions providing counselling, bookable focused counselling, guidance and advice, self-help guides
Sport https://www.kingston.ac.uk/sport/
Student Life Advisers https://www.kingston.ac.uk/student-advisory/advice on money issues
Student Services https://www.kingston.ac.uk/student-services/signposting to specialist support within university
Student Union https://www.kingstonstudents.net/ academic advice, citizen’s advice, campaigns, representation, employability support, sports and societies Postgrad and Part-Time Student Community https://www.kingstonstudents.net/groups/postgrad-part-time- student-community social events and campaigns to support postgrad student interests Science, Engineering, Computing Postgraduate Research Society https://www.kingstonstudents.net/groups/ sec-postgraduate-research-society social events
Wellbeing https://www.kingston.ac.uk/health/
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University of Lincoln DTA Training Group Representative Professor Niro Siriwardena [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://accommodation.lincoln.ac.uk/ help and advice, halls of residence, information about private lettings off campus
Careers https://uolcareers.co.uk/ careers advice, workshops, one-to-one appointments with advisors, help with CVs, mock interview
Doctoral School https://doctoralschool.lincoln.ac.uk/ researcher development opportunities, research groups, support for PGR students
Health and Wellbeing https://studentservices.lincoln.ac.uk/health-and-wellbeing/ health advice, mental wellbeing, counselling, disability advice, self-help guides
Mental Health https://studentservices.lincoln.ac.uk/health-and-wellbeing/mental-wellbeing/ information and advice service, and free counselling available to all university students
Sport https://sportatlincoln.lincoln.ac.uk/ gym, sports teams, fitness classes
Student Services https://studentservices.lincoln.ac.uk/service-information/ signposting to specialist support within university and Advice Service, which covers financial, immigration, housing, employment and welfare issues
Student Union https://lincolnsu.com/ advice centre (welfare, finance, housing), support and events for international students, campaigns network, representation, sports and societies https://lincolnsu.com/postgraduate postgraduate-specific advice, representation, support, PG common room
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Liverpool John Moores University DTA Training Group Representative Professor Claire Stewart [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Professor Claire Stewart [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/your-student-experience/accommodation rooms in halls of residence specifically for PG and mature students
Careers https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/careers one-to-one appointments, careers events and workshops, support for students setting up businesses
Doctoral Academy https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/research/doctoral-academy support and training for PGRs
Mental Health and Wellbeing https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/students/supporting-your-study/support-in-your-faculty Student wellbeing team – bookable appointments, self-help resources
Sport https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/your-student-experience/sports-clubs-and-societies
Student Services https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/student-support directory for specialist support in wellbeing, counselling, accommodation, money and disabilities
Student Union https://www.jmsu.co.uk/ advice (mental health and wellbeing, money, international students), campaigns, representation, volunteering opportunities, buddying scheme, events, isolation support, sports and societies Postgraduate Society https://www.jmsu.co.uk/groups/postgraduate-4635 Postgraduate Students’ Officer – contact for further info: Valena Axioti [email protected]
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Manchester Metropolitan University DTA Training Group Representative Professor Jamie McPhee [email protected]; [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Professor Jamie McPhee [email protected] Claire Shepherd [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/accommodation
Careers https://www.mmu.ac.uk/careers/
Financial support https://www.mmu.ac.uk/student-life/finance/support/
Graduate School https://www.mmu.ac.uk/graduate-school/
Mental Health and Wellbeing https://www.mmu.ac.uk/student-life/wellbeing/ one-to-one sessions, therapeutic groups, self-help resources, workshops and courses to help with anxiety, stress, sleep and other problems, drop-in and appointment meetings with wellbeing advisors, disability support https://manchester.nightline.ac.uk/ Greater Manchester Nightline - confidential listneing and information service run for students by students
Sport https://www.mmu.ac.uk/sport/
Student Services https://www.mmu.ac.uk/student-life/contact-us/
Student Union https://www.theunionmmu.org/ advice on money matters, housing, health, academic issues, clubs and societies, representation
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Nottingham Trent University DTA Training Group Representative Fiona McKerlie [email protected] Tom Withers (for DTA bursary queries) [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Dr Rebekah Smith McGloin [email protected] Chris Barenburg [email protected] Prof Amin Al-Habaibeh [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.ntu.ac.uk/studenthub/student-help-advice-and-services/accommodation
Careers https://www.ntu.ac.uk/studenthub/student-help-advice-and-services/employability
Doctoral School https://www.ntu.ac.uk/research/research-degrees-at-ntu/doctoral-school advice and support for PGRs
Financial support and advice https://www.ntu.ac.uk/life-at-ntu/support/financial-support
Mental Health https://www.ntu.ac.uk/studenthub/student-help-advice-and-services/health-and-wellbeing online resources, online CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) programmes (SilverCloud), counselling appointments
Sport https://www.ntu.ac.uk/sport
Student Services https://www.ntu.ac.uk/studenthub/student-help-advice-and-servicessignposting to specialist support within university
Student Union https://www.trentstudents.org/ information and advice service, mental health and wellbeing support, LGBT+ support, societies and clubs, volunteering opportunities Postgraduate Research contact for further informationMature, Postgrad & Non-traditional Officer Rakesh Chilipuri [email protected]
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Open University DTA Training Group Representative Dr Lindsay O’Dell [email protected] Dr Sally Caird [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Dr Lindsay O’Dell [email protected] Dr Sally Caird [email protected]
Accommodationhttp://www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/research-degrees/being-an-ou-research-student/living-in- milton-keynes advice about living in Milton Keynes as OU research student
Careers http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/careers/careers-services
Graduate School Network http://www.open.ac.uk/students/research/ guidance, training and advice
Mental Health https://help.open.ac.uk/mental-health-support advice on how to get mental health support while studying
Student Support Team http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/what-is-distance-learning/community
Students Associationhttps://www.oustudents.com/ support (mental health, LGBT+ issues, disabilities), representation, volunteering opportunities, clubs and societies, peer support Mental Health (through Students Association)https://www.oustudents.com/togetherall self-guided courses, self-assessments, online support forums, online therapy, 24 hour support, helping with issues of anxiety, depression, isolation and stress Postgraduate Student Society https://www.oustudents.com/postgraduate-society-static
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Plymouth University DTA Training Group Representative Sarah Kearns [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/accommodation
Careers https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/your-studies/academic-services/careers-and-employability
Disability https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services/disability-and-dyslexia support for disabilities, including dyslexia and mental health
Doctoral College https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/your-studies/research-degrees/doctoral-college training courses, researcher development opporutnities , information and specific support for PGR students [email protected] @PlymUniPGR
Finances https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/money
Mental health support https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services/mental-health-support online resources Counselling and mental health appointments https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/student- services/counselling one-to-one appointments and ecounselling Shine https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services/shine self-help resources to manage wellbeing Fika https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services/fika wellbeing app Togetherall https://togetherall.com/en-gb/ self-guided courses, self-assessments, online support forums, online therapy, 24 hour support, helping with issues of anxiety, depression, isolation and stress
Sport https://www.upsu.com/sports/clubs/
Student Services https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-servicesStudent Hub - first point of contact for all non-academic queries https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/teaching-and-learning/guidance-and-resources/student-support- services directory for specialist support in university for finances, disabilities, health and wellbeing
Student Union https://www.upsu.com/
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University of Portsmouth DTA Training Group Representative Dr Darren Van Laar [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Professor Victor Becerra [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://myport.port.ac.uk/guidance-and-support/accommodation
Careers https://myport.port.ac.uk/guidance-and-support/careers-support
Disability https://www.port.ac.uk/student-life/guidance-and-support/additional-support-and-disability-advice
Financial help https://www.port.ac.uk/student-life/guidance-and-support/finance-and-money-support
Graduate School https://www.port.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/graduate-school first point of call for students and supervisors, bespoke training and professional development, postgraduate social and academic events
Mental Health and Wellbeing https://www.port.ac.uk/student-life/guidance-and-support/health-and-wellbeing- support one-to-one support from counsellors, wellbeing or mental health advisers, workshops and courses - cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness courses, compassionate mind training (be a better friend to yourself)-, wellbeing café, Online therapy https://ports.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/portsmouthac/ online cognitive behavioural therapy
Sport https://sport.port.ac.uk/
Student Services https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us directory for specialist support within the university
Student Union https://upsu.net/ Student Union Advice Service https://upsu.net/advice/academic-advice/advice-service
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University of Salford DTA Training Group Representative Dr Davina Whitnall [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.salford.ac.uk/accommodation
Careers https://www.salford.ac.uk/askus/careers-jobs-and-my-future
Doctoral School https://www.salford.ac.uk/doctoral-school support and advice, training and professional development opportunities, wellbeing workshops, social activities, research specific seminars, conference style development days
Mental Health https://www.salfordstudents.com/articles/mental-health-support-at-salford key contacts of mental health support within the university https://www.salford.ac.uk/askus/support/wellbeing-and-counselling online self-referral for one-to-one sessions with Wellbeing Advisers and trained counsellors https://manchester.nightline.ac.uk/ Greater Manchester Nightline - confidential listneing and information service run for students by students
Sport https://www.salford.ac.uk/sports-centre
Student Services https://www.salford.ac.uk/student-support-services https://www.salford.ac.uk/askus first point of call for all non-academic enquiries. Also offer wellbeing and counselling services, financial advice and disability support.
Student Union https://www.salfordstudents.com/ advice service, peer to peer support service, volunteering opportunities, campaigns, representation, clubs and societies Mental Health support https://www.salfordstudents.com/advice/wellbeing/mental-health Rafiki peer support listening service https://www.salfordstudents.com/rafiki
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Sheffield Hallam University DTA Training Group Representative Dr Elizabeth Scanlon [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Professor Doug Cleaver [email protected] Dr Sarah Smith [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/accommodation
Careers https://www.shu.ac.uk/current-students/careers-and-employability
Disability https://www.shu.ac.uk/current-students/student-support/disability-support
Financial advice https://students.shu.ac.uk/shuspacecontent/finance/additional-financial-help
Doctoral School https://www.shu.ac.uk/research/degrees/ training and support for research students, doctoral school community contacts and activities
Sport https://www.shu.ac.uk/current-students/sport
Student Services https://www.shu.ac.uk/myhallam/help-and-support first point of call for all non-academic queries https://www.shu.ac.uk/current-students/student-support directory of specialist support university, including on disabilities and health
Student Union https://www.hallamstudentsunion.com/ advice service, peer to peer support service, volunteering opportunities, campaigns, representation, clubs and societies Student Union advice centre https://www.hallamstudentsunion.com/advice_help/ General information and advice about mental healthhttps://www.hallamstudentsunion.com/advice_help/ healthwellbeingsafety/mentalhealthandwellbeing/ Student Postgraduate Research Society https://www.hallamstudentsunion.com/soc/prss/ social events for postgrads, annual conference Postgraduate Student Rep contact for further information about the SU Tom Akin [email protected]
Wellbeing https://www.shu.ac.uk/wellbeing one-to-one support including counselling and self-help guides
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University of South Wales DTA Training Group Representative Llinos Spargo [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Sue John [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.southwales.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/contact/
Careers https://careers.southwales.ac.uk/
Disability https://disability.southwales.ac.uk/ support for disabilities, including dyslexia screening and assessment
Finances https://studentmoney.southwales.ac.uk/
Graduate School https://gradschool.southwales.ac.uk/ advice and guidance, development opportunities
Mental Health https://mentalhealth.southwales.ac.uk/ 30 minute Wellbeing Advice telephone and MS Teams appointments and self-help resources Counselling https://counselling.southwales.ac.uk/ bookable appointments and self-help guides
Sport https://www.southwales.ac.uk/sport/
Student Services https://advice.southwales.ac.uk/a2z/support-services/ directory of specialist support for students
Student Union https://www.uswsu.com/ advice service (housing, money, wellbeing), volunteering opportunities, campaigns, representation, clubs and societies
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Doctoral Training Alliance University House, 109-117 Middlesex Street, London E1 7JF 0207 839 2757 www.unialliance.ac.uk/dta/ DTA University Services Directory
Teesside University DTA Training Group Representative Andrew Rawnsley [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Prof Natasha Vall [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/accommodation/
Careers https://www.tees.ac.uk/depts/studentfutures/careers/
Disability https://libguides.tees.ac.uk/disability advice on a range of conditions, including dyslexia, mental health and autism
Financial advice and support https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/money.cfm appointments to discuss a range of matters including financial hardship
Mental Health https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/mental_health.cfm Counselling https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/counselling.cfm drop-in and bookable appointments Online courses for mental health support https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/mind-amp-teesside-uni-mentally-healthy-universities-29075877327
Sport https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/sport/
Student Services https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/stud/support.cfm directory to more specialist support within the university
Student Union https://www.tees-su.org.uk/ advice service (finances, accommodation), volunteering opportunities, campaigns, representation, clubs and societies Postgraduate Research contact for further informationPresident Education, Alan Lofthouse Alan. [email protected]
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Doctoral Training Alliance University House, 109-117 Middlesex Street, London E1 7JF 0207 839 2757 www.unialliance.ac.uk/dta/ DTA University Services Directory
Ulster University DTA Training Group Representative Dr Shane Macgiollabhui [email protected]
DTA3 Programme Lead(s) Dr Shane Macgiollabhui [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.ulster.ac.uk/accommodation/accommodation-at-ulster
Careers https://qa.ulster.ac.uk/student-support/careers/
Disability https://www.ulster.ac.uk/wellbeing/disability/accessability/new-students
Doctoral College https://www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege news and updates, online resources, handbooks, information for overseas PhD researchers
Finances https://www.ulster.ac.uk/wellbeing/student-money-advice/financial-support
Mental Healthhttps://www.ulster.ac.uk/wellbeing/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health online resources and information, appointments with advisors, 24/7 freephone to access professional counsellor Mind your mood https://www.ulster.ac.uk/wellbeing/support-programmes/mind-your-mood student-led mental health campaign aiming to give students the opportunity to understand mental health issues, promote ways to improve your mental health and break down the stigma surrounding mental health among students.
Sport https://www.ulster.ac.uk/sport
Student Activities Associationhttps://qa.ulster.ac.uk/student-support/student-activities-association/
Student Services https://qa.ulster.ac.uk/student-support/student-guide/ directory of more specialist university support
Student Union https://www.uusu.org/ advice (housing, wellbeing), volunteering opportunities, campaigns, representation, clubs and societies
Wellbeing https://www.ulster.ac.uk/wellbeing
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University of West of England DTA Training Group Representative Dr Helen Frisby [email protected] Victoria Nash [email protected]
Accommodationhttps://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/accommodation
Careers https://www.uwe.ac.uk/study/career-development
Disability https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/health-and-wellbeing/get-disability-support
Finances https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/money-and-finance/student-money-service apply for hardship fund, advice from a money adviser
Graduate School https://www.uwe.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-study/current-postgraduate-researchers graduate school handbook, information about fees and funding, guidelines and regulations
Mental Health https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/health-and-wellbeing/get-wellbeing-support/wellbeing-service wellbeing service, self-help resources, self-assessment Feel Good https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/health-and-wellbeing/feel-good wellbeing activities and events KoothStudent https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/health-and-wellbeing/get-wellbeing-support/kooth-student free anonymous online counselling for students ResilientU https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/health-and-wellbeing/get-wellbeing-support/resilient-u student-led interactive workshops to develop skills needed for resilience and self-empowerment
Sport https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/activities/sport
Student Services https://www.uwe.ac.uk/study/study-support/student-support-advisers range of advice on a range of university matters
Student Union https://www.thestudentsunion.co.uk/ advice (housing, wellbeing, financial), volunteering opportunities, campaigns, representation, clubs and societies, bike loan scheme Student Union Advice Centre https://www.thestudentsunion.co.uk/advice-centre/
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