Earthquake in China and cyclone in Burma.
15 May 2008
Sources of advice and support for students and staff.
Some of you and your families, or prospective students and their families, may have been affected by the tragedies caused by the recent earthquake in China's Sichuan province or the cyclone in Burma. As yet we do not know the full impact of these disasters on the University community but the University will do all it can to help staff and students who have been affected. Sources of advice and support within the University are given below.
Counselling and Personal Support
- University Counselling Service
Tel: 0161 275 2864 or email counsel.service@manchester.ac.ukThe Counselling Service offers confidential, individual counselling to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and to staff. - International Society
Tel: 0161 275 4959 or email int.soc@manchester.ac.uk
The International Society, which works in closely with the University Directorate of International Development, is a social, cultural, and welfare centre for all overseas students in Manchester. - Students' Union Advice & Information Centre
Advice Centre Reception: Tel 0161 275 2930 Welfare Officer: tel 0161 275 2945 or email welfare@umsu.manchester.ac.uk
For information about societies for students from many countries and from a range of faith communities, see
Students' Union website. - Avila House (Roman Catholic Chaplaincy)
Tel: 0161 273 1456 - St Peter's Chaplaincy
tel: 0161 275 2894 or email sph.reception@manchester.ac.ukThe team of chaplains, including a chaplain for overseas students, has contacts with Christian Churches and with other faith communities.
Students: Financial, Academic and Accommodation Concerns
- Student Services Centre
Tel: 0161 275 5000 or email ssc@manchester.ac.ukThe Student Services Centre can provide advice and assistance to students on matters concerning financial difficulties, including payment of tuition fees, and visa matters. - Tutors and Supervisors
Students concerned about academic commitments or about having to interrupt their studies should contact their tutor or supervisor. - Student Accommodation Office
Tel: 0161 275 2888 or email accommodation@manchester.ac.uk
Resident students may also contact their Halls of Residence tutor or Warden
Staff
- Staff should contact their Head of School or HR manager in the first instance to discuss any concerns.
General
- Student Recruitment, Admissions and International Development
Tel: 0161 275 2196 or email international@manchester.ac.uk - Occupational Health and Student Occupational Health
Tel: 0161 275 2858
Sarah Beer
Head of the Student Services Centre
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
Tel: 0161 275 2082