SPS Student Support Network

The School of Social & Political Sciences is here to support our students throughout your degree. There is a wealth of resources available within the School and in the wider University. Please get in touch if you need us. 

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Your postgraduate research team

You can find details of our PGR Director, convenors, and administrator, and further support from the Graduate School

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Your postgraduate taught team

You can find details of the convenor and administrative support for your postgraduate taught programme 

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Your undergraduate advisory team

You can find details on the MA (SocSci) Advisory team, their role, and how they are here to support you

Counselling & psychological services

The University's Counselling and Psychological Services offer a confidential space for students to explore and reflect on issues experienced during your time at University

Disability service & school disability co-ordinators

If you have a disability and need support or someone to talk to you can contact one of the School's Disability Co-ordinators or speak to an advisor in the University's Disability Service

COVID-19 self-isolation advice

The School takes the wellbeing of our students very seriously. Please read for information on what to do if you are self-isolating at any time during the academic year

Peer Wellbeing Support

Peer Wellbeing Supporters are students who have been recruited and received 27 hours of specialised, evidence-based training by qualified counsellors/psychotherapists to equip them for the role

Glasgow Students' Nightline

Glasgow Students' Nightline is a confidential telephone, text, and online listening and information service run by trained students for the students of the University of Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian and Strathclyde University