Student wellbeing
For online, distance and flexible learners
As an online, flexible and distance learner at the University of London, you will be a valued member of our community. We recognise that for you to do your best during your studies, you have to be feeling your best. Our aim is to create a compassionate environment that fosters wellbeing and supports the success of our students. This is why you have a wealth of support available to help with any challenges you might face.
Ready to secure your spot at the University of London? Tap the button below for more information about registering for your programme.
Our commitment
Staff support
Mental Health First Aiders
We have a number of staff at the University of London who are Mental Health First Aiders – to be there should you need any care and support.
Wellbeing Champions
We have recruited Wellbeing Champions across our student services teams ensure you receive compassionate and empathetic support throughout your student journey.
Policies
We have ensured that were are policies and protocols in place to support our commitment to your student wellbeing.
What we offer
Online, distance and flexible learners at the University of London have exclusive access to a range of resources and services to help you care for your wellbeing and mental health.
We are proud members of the University Mental Health Charter.
Resources
On your student portal, you have access to a wide variety of activities, articles and resources relating to university life and to help you manage the challenges of being a student.
Your wellbeing hub
Articles and toolkits to help you look after your mental health
Activities on improving your sleeping and eating habits
Webinars on wellbeing topics such as supporting your peers
Access to the Consent Collective TV library of content on relationships
Access to The World Class Podcast with episodes on finding a work-life balance, self-care strategies and resilience
Resources dedicated to assessment stress so that you can feel good while studying and get the most out of your course
Online Library offering a curated bibliography to support wellbeing and mental health, which is freely accessible to our students
Communities
Communities
We recognise that as flexible, online and distance learners, building a sense of community and a support network can be difficult.
We’ve partnered with TalkCampus so you can feel connected to your fellow students around the world.
The TalkCampus mobile app is free for our students, and you can join anonymously to talk to your peers any time of the day or night. Or if you need more urgent support, you can call the 24/7 crisis line run by trained clinicians who offer support in 26 different languages.
Student Ambassadors bring the university community together across a global network to enhance your student journey and help you to make the most of your experience.
You will be invited to join a student-led community on Discord with opportunities to connect with your fellow students, join study groups and start your own channel on topics you are passionate about!
Find out more
Follow us on social media
Hear from our Wellbeing team, current students, and alumni by checking out our social media channels where we share wellbeing tips and motivational quotes.
Read our student blog
Check out our student blog for inspiring stories, top tips, and learning about different study experiences.
Listen to our podcast
We bring you episodes with guests, interviews and chat about student life around the world. Listen to The World Class podcast on Acast or Spotify.
Inclusive Practice
As well as wellbeing support, we have other services to help you get the most out of your education. Our Inclusive Practice team can help you arrange specific access requirements. We ensure our services are inclusive, flexible and supportive and we recognise the diversity of every individual.
Ready to secure your spot at the University of London? Tap the button below for more information about registering for your programme.
Ready to secure your spot at the University of London? Tap the button below for more information about registering for your programme.
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