Student support over the summer
Find out what student support services are available during the closure period.
We’re here to support you year-round, both on and off campus – and that includes from when the summer semester ends on Friday, 7 June 2024.
Whether you need IT help, mental health support or information on safety and halls of residence, we have the details of where to find it below.
Mental health services
Remember you’re not alone and that we're here for you throughout the closure period, whenever you need it and whatever your concerns.
If you’re in extreme distress and feel you may not be able to keep yourself safe, seek immediate help by visiting , which will have a dedicated mental health team. Don’t hesitate to get emergency help by calling 999 if you or someone you know is in immediate risk.
The nearest local A&E unit to the University campus is , which provides urgent mental health support as well as help for injuries and medical emergencies.
You’ll find more .
Our Counselling and Mental Health Service will be open throughout the summer, with one-to-one appointments and a programme of workshops and support groups available. Our website provides details of how you can get in touch or .
The service will close for the August Bank Holiday (Monday, 26 August), but you can still access and on these days. In particular, please be aware of Health Assured’s 24-hour mental health support phone line and app, which means there is always someone available to provide support when you need it.
If you feel at immediate risk of acting on thoughts to hurt yourself or anyone else, please attend your nearest A&E department and ask for the mental health liaison team, who are on duty 24 hours a day.
is a 24-hour mental health support phone line and app, which means there is always someone available to offer support when you need it – whatever the time of day or night. This phone line is available in 240 languages via a translation service.
If you feel suicidal or extremely low and need to talk to someone urgently, you can ring any of the following out-of-hours services:
- Greater Â鶹¹ÙÍø Mental Health 24/7 Helpline – 0800 953 0285
- The Samaritans – 116 123 or 0161 236 8000
- Papyrus – 0800 068 4141
Safety support
If you’re staying in Â鶹¹ÙÍø over the summer, you won’t be alone. Your safety remains our priority, even when some of our services are closed, and we have support in place to keep you safe year-round.
Campus Support and Security can provide additional help and support if you’re remaining on campus throughout the break, and are available around the clock. Whether you need to make a report or get home safely, they should be your first port of call.
Contact Campus Support and Security on 0161 306 9966. You’ll also find this number printed on the back of your student card.
The Advice and Response team will be available as usual throughout the summer, with the exception of the bank holidays (Monday, 27 May and Monday, 26 August). If you need to report an act of sexual violence, harassment, hate crime or discrimination, visit the and a caseworker will get back to you as soon as they can.
If you need urgent support, please contact Campus Support and Security.
If you're staying on campus over the summer we recommend you , which is available on both and the .
You can use SafeZone to call for help whenever you're located in:
- Fallowfield
- Victoria Park
- Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus
- Â鶹¹ÙÍø Metropolitan University campus
- University of Salford campus.
As part of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø SafeZone Alliance, any student can use the SafeZone app to get assistance on any of these campuses – no matter which of the three universities you attend. The app will directly connect you to the appropriate safety or security team for that area, who will provide the assistance you need. If you leave these areas you can still use the app, which will provide you with your local emergency services number – even if you're outside the UK.
Wellbeing services
Whether you’re at home or on campus, summer can be a busy time, making it harder for you to make space to look after your mental wellbeing.
A is available to students throughout the summer (11am–12pm and 3pm–4pm), with the exception of the Monday, 27 May and Monday, 5 August bank holidays.
Halls of residence
If you’re currently living in our halls and need accommodation in Â鶹¹ÙÍø during June, July and August, we’re offering students the opportunity to move into our designated summer accommodation. You can find more information on this and how to apply via our Vacation residence page. Please note that spaces are subject to availability.
Your is available to help you 24/7 throughout the summer. The ResLife email inbox will not be monitored on the bank holidays of Monday, 27 May and Monday, 26 August, but you can reach the team by for emergency assistance, between 6pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and at all times during the weekend, public holidays and University closure days.
If you have any queries, please contact your local reception in the first instance. Reception services will be open as normal during the summer. We'll let you know by email of any unplanned changes.
In the case of an emergency, such as an electricity outage, a burst water pipe, a break-in, or if you’re locked out, a callout system is in operation. This can be accessed by contacting your Duty ResLife Advisor initially, or Campus Support and Security, who will assess whether a callout is required.
For leased halls (Brook Hall, Daisy Bank Hall, Denmark Road, IQ Salford Student Quarter, Park View, Parkway Gate, Rusholme Place, Weston Hall and Wilmslow Park), please contact the reception of your hall directly for summer closure times and emergency contact details.
Students on placements and international programmes overseas
We know many students are overseas on placement during the summer and may need to get in touch should an urgent situation arise. We have the details of who to contact in an emergency below.
In an emergency situation requiring an urgent response, you can contact the University’s for assistance.
- For emergency travel and medical assistance, call +44 (0) 1273 552 922 or email CorporateAssist@aig.com.
If for any reason AIG are unable to provide support, you can contact Â鶹¹ÙÍø's 24-hour emergency helpline on +44 (0) 161 306 9966. They will then refer your case to the University's Emergency Incident Manager.
The Placements and International Programmes Office will be closed from 4pm on Thursday, 28 March and will re-open on Tuesday, 2 April 2024.
IT support
If you have any IT queries over the summer, .
The IT Support Centre, including the Kilburn Building in-person support desk, is open throughout the summer break as normal from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding the summer bank holiday on Monday, 26 August). If you need help outside of those times, you can use the 24/7 phoneline, or Support Portal.
- Call 24/7 IT Support – 0161 306 5544
- Search our for step-by-step guides and troubleshooting articles.
Visit the Library’s website for more information on the opening hours for the and .
If you think you’ll need to use Blackboard over the summer, we suggest you log in now to check you have access to all of the correct course material. If any course information is missing, get in touch with your lecturer or course administrator as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can contact your .
During the summer, support for Hornet (Halls of Residence Internet) will operate on a 'best efforts' basis. We are committed to addressing your Hornet-related queries as promptly as possible; however, please be aware that response times may be longer than usual due to the reduced availability of our Hornet representatives.
Find out more at .
Library
We know that many of you will be studying over the summer and we want to make sure you can still access the Library services you need.
From Saturday, 8 June to Sunday, 8 September 2024, library service opening hours will be as follows:
Opening hours for Main Library
- Monday: 8am to 8pm
- Tuesday: 8am to 8pm
- Wednesday: 8am to 8pm
- Thursday: 8am to 8pm
- Friday: 8am to 8pm
- Saturday: 9am to 5pm
- Sunday: 9am to 5pm
Bank holiday opening hours:
- Monday, 27 May – open 9am to 2am
- Monday, 26 August 2024 – closed.
Opening hours for the John Rylands Research Institute and Library
- Monday: closed
- Tuesday: closed
- Wednesday: 10am to 5pm
- Thursday: 10am to 5pm
- Friday: 10am to 5pm
- Saturday: 10am to 5pm
- Sunday: closed
Find additional .
Opening hours for the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons
Study spaces will be available at the
(AGLC) until Monday, 22 July, when it will close for refurbishments. It will reopen in early September. Alternative study spaces will be available at Main Library and the SEED Student Support Hub.
Between Saturday, 8 June and Monday, 22 July, the AGLC will be open as follows:
- Monday: 8am to 8pm
- Tuesday: 8am to 8pm
- Wednesday: 8am to 8pm
- Thursday: 8am to 8pm
- Friday: 8am to 8pm
- Saturday: 9am to 5pm
- Sunday: 9am to 5pm
will be available 24/7 during the summer and managed by our out-of-hours partners.
Students' Union
The Students' Union Building opening times will vary depending on the gigs and events taking place. Check the for opening times on specific days.
Visit the to explore a range of support resources.
Careers
During the summer, the Careers Service is available to support you .
The Careers desk will be closed from Saturday, 8 June to Sunday, 15 September 2024. During this time, students can still access our live from 1pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). Online and online are also available, along with our range of .
If you're applying for part-time jobs, graduate schemes, internships, or placements over the summer, take a look at our support, which covers everything from CVs and cover letters to assessment centres and interviews.
Whether you want to practice interviewing, get your CV checked, or prepare for graduate scheme assessments, we have plenty of to help you learn at your own speed, whenever and wherever you want.
Staying active
If you're staying on campus over the summer, check out our workout videos and sports centre opening hours below:
If you're keen to work out at home over the break, UoM Sport have got you covered. Browse their , which cover all levels of ability.
Armitage Sports Centre
The opening hours are as follows:
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Monday to Friday: 7am to 10.30pm
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Saturday and Sunday: 8.30am to 7.30pm
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Monday, 26 August (bank holiday) – closed
For any further queries, please contact armitagecentre@manchester.ac.uk.
Sugden Sports Centre
The opening hours are as follows:
- Monday to Friday: 7am to 10.30pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 7.30pm
- Monday, 26 August (bank holiday) – closed
Things to do
We want you to enjoy yourself over the summer and make the most of any free time you have. If you’re staying in Â鶹¹ÙÍø and find yourself at a loose end with time to fill, there are plenty of ways to stay busy. We’ve listed a few ideas below:
2024 is our bicentenary year and we have so much going on. Discover the exciting programme of events and activities we have planned for our bicentenary year and you’ll find plenty to keep you busy.
You can also take a self-guided historic tour of campus by downloading our Visit UoM app.
You’ll find plenty of opportunities to volunteer if you’re staying on or near campus over the summer. to learn more.
We’ve pulled together a list of . See how many you can fit into your summer.
Faculty support
If you wish to contact your School's Student Support Hub, a full list of contact details can be found on the .
The details of each Faculty’s available support this summer is listed below:
School of Medical Sciences
- From Monday, 24 June, the Hub will be open between 9.30am and 4pm
School of Biological Sciences
- From Saturday, 8 June, the Hub will be open between 10am and 4pm
School of Health Sciences
- From Monday, 10 June to Friday, 6 September the Hub will be open between 10am and 4pm
Alliance Â鶹¹ÙÍø Business School
- Monday, 10 June to Friday, 13 September – 10am to 4pm
- Monday, 26 August (bank holiday) – closed
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures Student Support Hub, Samuel Alexander Building
You can find us on the SALC Hub, next to Lime Café, on the lower ground floor of the Samuel Alexander Building. If you can’t visit us in person, you can use our or email us anytime.
- Monday, 10 June to Friday, 23 August – 10am to 4pm
- Monday, 26 August (bank holiday) – closed
- Tuesday, 27 August to Friday, 13 September – 10am to 4pm
School of Environment, Education and Development, Student Support Hub, Humanities Bridgeford Street (Ground floor)
To get in touch, please email seed.hub@manchester.ac.uk or phone 0161 275 2817.
- Open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (with the exception of bank holidays)
- Monday, 26 August (bank holiday) – closed
School of Social Sciences, Arthur Lewis Building
Located in the Arthur Lewis Building, ground floor (turn left through the main doors). To get in touch, please email soss.hub@manchester.ac.uk or phone 0161 529 3377 – the telephone line will be available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm throughout the summer.
- Monday, 10 June to Friday, 6 September – 10am to 4pm
- Monday, 26 August (bank holiday) – closed
- Monday, 9 September onwards – 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Faculty of Humanities Doctoral Academy Support Hub, Ellen Wilkinson Building
From Monday, 10 June, the Doctoral Academy Support Hub will be available for appointments between 10am and 4pm, with the exception of the bank holidays (Monday, 26 August 2024).
To arrange an appointment, please contact the Hub directly by emailing hums.doctoralacademy@manchester.ac.uk or calling 0161 275 1200.
School of Engineering, Engineering Building A (First floor, 1A.042)
From Monday, 10 June, the Student Support Hub will be open and available for drop-ins and appointments between 10am and 4pm, with the exception of the bank holidays (Monday, 27 May and Monday, 26 August 2024).
To arrange an appointment, please contact your .
School of Natural Sciences, Alan Turing Building (Ground floor)
From Monday, 10 June, the Student Support Hub will be open and available for drop-ins and appointments between 10am and 4pm, with the exception of the bank holidays (Monday, 27 May and Monday, 26 August 2024).
To arrange an appointment, please contact the Hub directly by emailing Sons.hub@manchester.ac.uk or calling 0161 529 4517.
Contact us
24/7 support is available for all students through our Campus Support and Security and ResLife teams over the summer.
If you need help or advice up to Friday, 7 June, please contact your .