Help within the University
Within the University there are many sources of support, advice and guidance.
In College:
There are several sources of help in College - please check with your own College for details
- All Colleges have Senior Tutors or Vice Principals who are there to oversee your welfare
- Some Colleges also have Assistant Senior Tutors or Student Support Officers
- Many Colleges have Chaplains www.dur.ac.uk/directory/units/student/chaplains/
- Undergraduates are allocated a Personal Tutor/Mentor in first year
- Every College has its own student welfare officers elected by the student body
- College Porters are able to offer information and help
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There is always a member of staff on-call out of hours
Durham University Service for Students with Disabilities (DUSSD)
Are here "to offer support to students across the university who have:a recognised disability
- a specific learning difference (SpLD)
- a medical condition
- a mental health problem
which impacts upon their ability to participate fully in university life." Phone: 0191 334 8115 / Email: disabilities.service@durham.ac.uk
Durham Students Union DSU
- Durham Student Advice and Information Bureau: situated on Level A (top floor) of Dunelm House http://www.dsu.org.uk/content/730603/ Phone: 0191 334 1775 / Email: dsu.advice@durham.ac.uk
- Education and Welfare Officer: is here to help provide support for you in anything that affects your education or welfare experience at Durham. Phone: 0191 334 1781 / Email: dsu.ewo@durham.ac.uk
Nightline
Run by students for students. Two Nightline volunteers are available every night of term from 9pm to 7am to chat about anything you like. To contact Nightline -
- Phone: Their number is on the back of your campus card
- Skype: Their username is durham.nightline - you can Skype Instant Message and Skype call Nightline (see their website for instructions)
- Visit: Their office is behind the Dun Cow Pub on Old Elvet
