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Today is World Metal Health Day. We wanted to remind you of our support services and the different ways we can help you. Find more information and resources below and if you need support during your time at UofG please reach out

Support Finder Tool 

We’ve introduced Support Finder, a tool to help students access tailored information and guidance, anywhere, anytime. 

You will find the Support Finder on the Wellbeing Home page, the Student Portal and the UofG Life App along with details of our support services.  

Wellbeing Home 

To help you find the right service for your needs, we’ve refreshed our Student Wellbeing webpages to make it easier to find information and support.  

This includes our Counselling & Wellbeing Service, Disability Service, Peer Listeners, Student Support Officers to name a few.  

You will also find details of how to let us know about any issues affecting your academic progress using the Extenuating Circumstances form.  

Extenuating Circumstances 
We know that sometimes personal, medical, or unexpected challenges can affect your academic performance. If this happens, you can let us know by completing an Extenuating Circumstances form.

This helps us understand your situation and ensure you get the right support. You can apply through the Wellbeing Home webpage, and there’s also an FAQ guide to answer common questions. 

Wellbeing Matters

Come along to our Wellbeing Matters sessions and learn practical skills to help you effectively and proactively manage your wellbeing and mental health through your time at university and beyond.

Sessions are delivered via Zoom, and last between 45 and 60 minutes, and you are very welcome to attend all topics or just drop into single sessions that are of particular interest. You can contribute as much or as little as you’d like to; there’s no pressure.

So grab a cup of tea, log on and hear some practical tools and strategies you can use to overcome some of the most common wellbeing challenges we all encounter at university.

We are delighted to offer a series of Wellbeing Matters session in Mandarin. 

Talk to someone, anytime 
If you’d like to chat about how you’re feeling, you can call our 24/7 Counselling and Advice Line on 0800 028 3766. You can also connect with support online through the Wisdom App, which gives you access to a wide range of self-help tools and resources. 

In an emergency dial 999 and then notify Campus Security using the SafeZone app or on 0141 330 4444. 

  • Student Listener service - sharing your experiences with a fellow student may be helpful, and our Student Listeners confidential service is here for you. It allows you to talk with and receive support from trained Listeners.   
  • Counselling and Wellbeing Team - if you are experiencing mental health difficulties that are affecting your ability to engage well with your studies, you can self-refer to our Counselling & Wellbeing service for support.  
  • Disability Services – if you have an ongoing mental or physical health condition, you can sign up to support from our Disability Services Team.  
  • Residence Life Team - if you are a student living in halls of residence you can contact the team who are on hand for a support, welfare issues and signposting.  

First published: 10 October 2025

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