In response to the recent riots nationally and within our locality, our Elected Officer Team provide guidance for any students who may be impacted.
Your safety matters.
At Staffordshire University Students’ Union, we are committed to inclusion and condemn the recent political violence and discrimination that has been reported in towns and cities across the UK.
As a Global University, we are proud of our diverse communities and are committed to tackling any form of discrimination through our work - #NoExcuse
We know this is an incredibly difficult time for students, staff and our wider communities; we want to ensure all our students feel safe and supported during their time with us. If you need our help, then please reach out. We’re here for you:
Staffordshire University Students’ Union: union@staffs.ac.uk or 01782 294629
Reporting Hate Crimes & Hate Incidents
If you experience or witness any hate crime or incident, please consider reporting so you can access support.
We can support you in making a report to the police or an anonymous report - it is completely your choice. Anything you tell us will remain strictly confidential.
Select the appropriate form to make your report at this link: Report a concern - Staffordshire University
SafeZone
Students can download the SafeZone app, which has emergency support as well as non-urgent wellbeing assistance options to self-refer to our Student Wellbeing and Safeguarding team, or link to other support teams at the university.
Learn more about the app: SafeZone - Staffordshire University
Faith and spirituality
Mick the Vic, our university chaplain, manages the Chaplaincy service here at the University. With the help of volunteer advisors from many faiths, he offers support to students and staff alike.
Contact Mick and the team: Faith and spirituality - Staffordshire University
Student Wellbeing
We all experience problems and difficulties that affect our mental wellbeing and as a student, you may well find yourself experiencing some of these.
Access support: Student Wellbeing and Safeguarding - Staffordshire University
In addition to our support services, you can also contact the following charities for further assistance, who are external from the University:
- Stop Hate UK: Provides support to individuals affected by hate crime.
- Tell MAMA: Offers a confidential service for those who experience anti-Muslim hate.
- Victim Support: Provides free and confidential support to victims of crime.
- The Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS): Offers advice on discrimination and human rights issues.
- Mind: A mental health charity providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
- Samaritans: Available 24/7 to provide emotional support for those in distress.
Your Students’ Union is committed to working with our University and our partners to stand up for our values and to provide support to our students.
- Precious, Joseph, Faran & Leah, Your Elected Officer Team 2024/25