News

Need some money?

If you are struggling to pay your rent and bills or need help for food, message advice@luu.leeds.ac.uk and we may be able to help. Options include the Emergency Hardship Fund, financial support from the University, and food parcels for immediate support.

Questions about your course, exams or having trouble getting in touch with your school?

With things quickly changing, you should receive updated information via email from the University and/or your School, with each new Government update. If you don’t have the answers you need or still have concerns, get in touch and we can help you find what you need.

Feeling isolated or just want to have some other focus than your studies?

Whilst we may not be able to offer much on-campus activity there’s still plenty happening online for you to get involved in. These activities are a great way to meet people, feel energised and get some positive motivation going.

Anything else on your mind?

No matter how small, if it’s on your mind and talking it through would help, just get in touch. Our advisors are still working remotely during lockdown so there will always be help at hand.  For 24/7 support visit our website.

–       Contact our LUU Advice team

–       Advice FAQs and online knowledge bank

–       University FAQs

–       University counselling service

–       Government guidelines

–       LUU support during Covid-19

–       Official Black Lives Matter Network

–       Touchstone

–       The Racial Justice Network

–       The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN)

1.     Connect to others

–     Join the Facebook community group

–     University tips on how to connect during lockdown

–     Leeds Bereavement Network might be a useful resource for those dealing with loss

–     The Suicide Prevention Network aims to support those at risk of suicide

–     Coping with Coronavirus features lots of self-help guides on topics such as anxiety, bereavement and setting your kind goals for yourself

–     Student Space is a fantastic platform for numerous wellbeing resources

–     Leeds Mind have launched a peer support group for young black men in Leeds

2.     Stay active

–        The Edge are posting new home workout blogs and videos every week

–        Find lots of free exercise routines on the NHS website

–        Sport England have some great advice, tips and guidance on staying active in and around the ­house

–        Get in touch with our wonderful meditation teacher James if you’d like to take part in his meditation classes online

–        Also, our brilliant Qigong teacher Xiao will be running online classes so feel free to get in touch directly to sign up

3.     Learn something new

–      Try the Thriving During Isolation quiz to get an idea of how best you can ensure your wellbeing during lockdown

–      Interested in learning some coaching skills? Try the 10 Days to Happiness course by Action for Happiness

–      Sign up to the Creative Quarantine newsletter for some daily inspiration

–      British Sign have a pay-as-you-feel course designed to teach British Sign Language

–      MyTutor has made a guide to help young people and their parents cope with issues arising from lockdown

4.     Give to others

–     You may want to check out the different volunteering opportunities with the NHS

–     Contact We Care Leeds to find out more about how you might be able to help locally

5.     Helpful mindfulness resources

–     Headspace

–     CALM app

–     Mind

–     Wellbeing and Mental Health during Covid-19 booklet

–     Mindwell have support dedicated to helping students during Covid-19