A Message from Your Students’ Union

As the ongoing unrest in the Middle East continues, we recognise that international events like this can have a personal and emotional impact on many within our student community. Our thoughts are with everyone affected - whether directly or indirectly - and especially with those in our student community who have personal, familial, or cultural ties to the regions affected.

It's natural for events like this to weigh heavily on us. As your Students’ Union, we want you to know that we’re here to support you. You are not alone.

If you need someone to talk to, or you’re struggling in any way, we encourage you to access the support that’s available to you:

The Union Advice Service: The Union Advice Service offers confidential, impartial and non-judgemental support on a range of academic and university issues that may affect your experience.

Email: advice@upsu.net

Phone: 023 9284 3478

Location: Underneath the Student Centre where the Eye Clinic used to be, Cambridge Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2EF. Open from 10am - 4pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday then 10am-6pm Tuesday & Thursday.

Student Wellbeing Service: Offering same-day interventions for students experiencing distress. The team includes Mental Health Advisers and Wellbeing Advisers who can help you develop coping strategies. 

Phone: +442392843466 

Email: wellbeing-admin@port.ac.uk

Chaplaincy: Providing pastoral and spiritual support regardless of faith or belief. Our chaplains are available for confidential conversations. 

Email: chaplains@port.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)23 9284 3030

We ask everyone in our community to treat each other with kindness and respect during these emotionally challenging times.