Building a UWL community
Intro
Welcome to the UWL community, made up of supporting, enthusiastic and considerate staff and students.
We are committed to delivering the best student experience, and this means ensuring all students are valued, celebrated and respected. This webpage is designed to communicate UWL expectations and policies that aim to keep all students and staff safe and feeling part of the community.
The message will include topics such as using social media safely, treating people with empathy, cooperating and assisting each other, why consent is always important, and other key aspects of life at university. It is important you engage with these activities and resources, so that all staff and students can feel confident as part of the UWL community.
Please take the time to read the UWL Student Code of Conduct that sets out the standards of behaviour expected, complaint procedures and disciplinary regulations. Policies are also updated in line with government guidelines, the Office for Students and the sector, to ensure they are up to date.
Community guidance
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Resources
The resources we will be using are :
Skills for Study
- This electronic resource has been designed specifically for Higher Education and gives you access to videos and exercises to help you develop your academic skills. It allows you to track your progress so you can use this platform throughout the year to enhance your academic skills profile. Find out more via the skills for study website.
LinkedIn Learning
- This platform allows you to engage in self-study on a wide range of professional and academic skills. It also allows you to track your progress, and the platform will recommend other resources you may find useful based on the training you have engaged with. Find out more via the LinkedIn Learning website.
Workshops
- There will be workshops taking place throughout this period tailored to study skills topics. But don’t worry if you can’t attend – these workshops are also run throughout the year. Visit our Study Support page for more information.
The UWL Awareness and Inclusion Calendar
The The UWL Awareness and Inclusion Calendar promotes engagement and education on various topics throughout the year. Each month is dedicated to a specific theme, encouraging you to get involved, learn and make a difference.
Awareness Month highlights
- October – respect and kindness
- November – mental health matters
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LinkedIn Learning Respect and Kindness Collections
We have curated two collections of courses to expand your understanding and learning. One collection focuses on different aspects of self-care and compassion to yourself, Self-kindness is important for our wellbeing. We spend more time with ourselves than anyone else and how we relate to ourselves has a huge impact on how we feel and act towards others. The second collection focuses on how we can show compassion and care to others to enrich our community.
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LinkedIn Learning: Mental Health Matters collections
As part of November's Mental Health Matters Awareness & Inclusion month activity, we have put together a collection of courses that use mindfulness as a tool to support your mental health.
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Supporting mental health and wellbeing through mentoring
Mentoring not only benefits students academically and socially, but it also contributes towards positive Mental Health. Whether adjusting to university life, managing the stress of assignments or simply looking to connect with your peers, Mentoring offers a sense of belonging that can enhance your time at UWL.
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Mindful reading
Blog posts:
Recommended books:
- Race and Class by Akala
- Mask Off: Masculinity Redefined by JJ Bola
- Familiar Stranger: A Life between Two Islands by Stuart Hall and Bill Schwarz
Books coming soon to the Library:
- Your Silence Won't Protect You by Audre Lorde (on order)
- The Mixed Race Experience by Nathalie and Naomi Evans (on order)
- Rice & Peas and Fish & Chips: One Woman’s Story of Overcoming Racism by Pauline Campbell (on order)
- It's Not That Radical: Climate Action to Transform Our World by Mikaela Loach (on order)
- The Half of It: Exploring Mixed Race Identity by Emma Slade Edmondson and Nicole Ocran (on order)
- Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge (on order)
Contact library@uwl.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Additional resources:
- Akala x Black British History : An Introduction - Part 1 and Part 2
- The path to building an anti-racist workplace - Susan Long-Walsh (TEDxSeattle)
- David Olusoga, BBC (2017) - Black and British: A Forgotten History (content warning: references to violence and sexual assault)
- Black British culture: non-fiction & documentary programmes
- Librarians for critical digital justice (provides insights into issues affecting academia and academic libraries across the world)
- UWLSU umbrella installation (in partnership with the ADHD Foundation)
- How are you? Five ways to wellbeing - Dr Janice Fernandes, Academic Support Manager - Library Services.
Get involved in the UWL community
Our vloggers are current students or alumni who want to share their experiences and offer tips and advice on all aspects of preparing for life as a student and settling into university.
Want to get involved? Visit our student vlogs page to find out more.
Student news
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Mental Health Nursing students visit Royal Pharmaceutical Society
The Society was established in 1842 and covers British medical history from the 1500s to the present day.
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Hospitality Symposium discusses current trends and future opportunities in sustainability
More than 70 hospitality students at UWL's London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism joined lecturers and industry guests.
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Musical Theatre graduate Lizzy Parker a “cover” in West End musical Next to Normal
UWL alumnus Lizzy Parker performed at Wyndham’s Theatre in London's famous West End.
Get in touch
If you ever want support, we want you to feel able to talk to someone, here are some recommended ways of reaching out
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Report and support
Our new process allows your to report anonymously or ask for help from an adviser. Find out more via our Report + Support page.
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Speak to Student Services
Student Services will offer appropriate support and help report any issues as appropriate.
For support, talk to one of our advisers in welfare through the Student Hub, or reach the team on:
- 02082312313
- studentwelfare@uwl.ac.uk
You can also visit the support services desk on campus Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
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Contact Security
If you ever feel unsafe call Security on 0208 231 2001 or in an emergency call the police on 999.
Students should also make a compliant if appropriate and guidance on how to deal with these issues is set out in the Guidance on Dealing with Unacceptable Behaviour.
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Student counselling
We also provide confidential student counselling, which is free and accessible to all students.
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External support
To talk to someone out of the university, call Samaritans on 116123, or sign up for free with your UWL account at Togetherall.