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Student Communities

The Student Communities programme is funded through the University's Access and Participation Plan and offered to UK (Home) undergraduate students from groups currently under-represented at university. 

Am I eligible for the Student Communities programme?

If you are a Home (UK) Undergraduate student who belongs to one of the groups listed below you are eligible for the support we offer through the Student Communities programme: 

Disabled students

Local and commuting students

 Mature students (21+) 

Students with care experience

Estranged students

 Refugees and students seeking asylum in the UK

Students who are the first generation in their family to go to university

Students from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background

Students who identify as LGBTQ+

Students from a low income household

Students with caring responsibilities for a family member 

Students with children 

Students from a Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showmen or Boater background

 

  

 

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When you complete the University’s online enrolment/ re-enrolment task (at the start of the academic year) if, when asked, you tell us that you belong to one of the groups listed above you should automatically receive our weekly Student Communities newsletter which will enable you to find out about the events and support we offer.

There is also an opportunity to tell us that you belong to one of our Student Communities later on in the academic year by completing our ‘Student Communities Registration Form’. Once this has been submitted we will add your details to our mailing list. You can of course opt out of receiving our Student Communities newsletter at anytime. 

What can I access through the Student Communities programme?

The Student Communities programme offers the following to students who belong to the groups listed above. 

  • Support for current students

    • Subsidised social events during term time
    • A weekly newsletter highlighting different ways to get involved in university life as well as support you can access.

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