October 7 Anniversary

07 Oct 2024

Sources of support for our community

Today is a sad day that marks a year since the start of the recent conflict in the Middle East.

We are deeply saddened by the ongoing violence, and we hope that peace returns to the region soon.

The conflict has also affected our community, where people of different religious and political beliefs have been impacted, and passionately expressed their views.

We know that the conflict and discussion of it on campus and in the news can be emotionally painful, please know that you are not alone, and that support is available. 

Support services

• The University offers a free and confidential 24hr support service, Health Hero
• We also offer Counselling and Mental Health Support
• The Multi-faith Chaplaincy can offer support to any of our colleague or student communities

Staying safe and reporting incidents

• Safezone: Download our free SafeZone app which allows you to quickly and discreetly call for help and share your GPS location if you feel unsafe
• Report and Support: All forms of racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, discrimination, and abuse have no place within our community. If you or someone you know has experienced or witnessed any form of hate, you can report this to the University’s Report and Support Team where trained advisors are ready to provide support

For more information, please visit The University of Manchester's Humanitarian and conflict support page.

Duncan Ivison

President and Vice-Chancellor