Student Support Services During Festive Break
Parts of the University will be closing for the festive period on Thursday 23 December 2022 to Wednesday 4 January 2023 but we are still here for you.
We know that the holidays this year may be a tough period for a lot of people – whether you are unable to go home or have just arrived and are planning on starting a course in January. Students can still access help online and in our halls of residences.
Urgent Matters
If you feel that you need help now, please contact your GP or you can call NHS 24 on 111.
If you need help with an urgent matter affecting your wellbeing, you require emergency financial aid or accommodation, contact the Gatehouse on 0141 3304282.
And, if you have not already done so, download the Safezone app, in case you should need to contact us in an emergency.
Mental Health Support
While Christmas is a time of celebration for many, it can also be a difficult time of year for some. Support is available and no-one should ever feel afraid to ask for help.
- 24/7 Student Assistance - All UofG students can access a free confidential helpline 0800 028 3766 and App to discuss any difficulties they may be facing. Help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with counsellors on hand to provide guidance and help students work through any concerns. Download now App code: MHA240962 Username: Glasgow
Password: GrowReadSupport
- All students and staff have access to Togetherall, a safe space online to get things off your chest and learn how to improve and manage your mental health and wellbeing.
- Breathing Space, is a free, confidential phone line offering advice to people experiencing anxiety, depression or low mood. They can be contacted on 0800 83 85 87, 6pm to 2am Monday to Thursday; and 24 hours at the weekend. Calls to Breathing Space are free from landlines and from mobile networks.
- The Samaritans provide confidential non-judgmental, emotional support 24 hours a day for people struggling to cope. Anyone can contact Samaritans any time for free from any phone on 116 123. This number is free to call and will not show up on your phone bill.
Emergency and Crisis Support
The University Crisis Team can be contacted 24 hours a day on 0141 330 4444. In an emergency always dial 999. Further information on the Crisis Team can be found on the University website.
Latest Accommodation Update
As the academic year continues, we know students continue to face challenges securing long-term accommodation in Glasgow. We appreciate the enormous difficulties and stress this has caused.
We can confirm that all students who have been in touch with the university asking for and accepting accommodation support have received it. Many have also been able to secure long-term accommodation.
Find out more about accommodation for Semester 2 and the new academic year.
International Students
If you are an international student arriving in Glasgow over the holiday period and in need of any support, contact our Welcome Team on internationalstudentsupport@glasgow.ac.uk or visit the International Student Support web pages
Registration Enquiries
If you have a registration-related enquiry, please notify the UofG Helpdesk and the team will reply as soon as they can
Open Study Spaces across Campus
Do remember that our Main Library on the Gilmorehill campus and the James McCune Smith Learning Hub will be open for use over some of the festive period.
The full details will be available on the Main Library web pages.
If you use the bus to get to and from campus please see the revised First Bus Festive Timetable.
UofG Sports Facilities
Our UofG Sports at the Stevenson Building are open as per the details on the website with the following changes to their opening times over the festive period:
If you still want to keep fit and active over the festive period when facilities are closed you can check out the Fitness and Wellbeing pages for support at home.
Reopening
The University reopens on Tuesday 5 January 2023, when we embark on our new year together.
First published: 30 November 2022
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