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Emergencies

This section offers additional support to students who need it.

  1. Serious illness or hospitalisation advice, support, visits on request. (See “Academic Diary and Student Handbook 2009-10” (taught students).)
  2. Bereavement - The death of a close relative or friend can bring practical, academic and personal challenges. Talk to staff in Student Support & Guidance/SSiD telephone: +44 (0)114 222 4321 or email: support@sheffield.ac.uk, to seek appropriate support. Also see webpages: www.shef.ac.uk/ssd/ssg/critical.html
  3. Harassment - This section has responsibility for the University’s Harassment Policy in relation to students. If you believe you are being harassed, please see “Academic Diary and Student Handbook 2009-10” (taught students) or webpages:
    www.shef.ac.uk/ssid/welfare/harassment.html
  4. Emergencies Out of Hours - If you need to contact Student Support and Guidance staff in an emergency outside office hours, tel. +44 (0)114 222 4085. (Please do not use this number to ask about arrivals nor to contact new students except in an emergency.)
  5. Feeling that you are not coping or worried about another student Please refer to the following webpages
    www.shef.ac.uk/ssid/welfare/signposts/
    or email
    support@sheffield.ac.uk
    or visit Student Services Information Desk.

Student Services Information Desk