Most students will experience difficulties at some point during their degree. If you’re struggling and feel overwhelmed, it’s important to know where you can find student support in Edinburgh. All universities offer student support, so you have someone to talk to no matter where you study or what you’re struggling with. In this article, I’ve compiled contact links and useful information for all the universities in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Napier
If you study at Edinburgh Napier, you can find the Merchiston Student Centre on the ground floor of Merchiston Campus. Here, you can ask for advice on just about any topic, such as academic skills, student funding, careers development, and much more. You can book appointments via the digital platform myFuture.
ENSA Advice is another free service for Edinburgh Napier students. It’s accessible from the Merchiston, Craiglockhart and Sighthill campuses from Monday to Friday. You’ll be able to meet with an expert to get one-on-one advice on any aspect of student life, such as housing, course issues, and finance advice. You can contact them at ensa.advice@napier.ac.uk. Also take a look at their Useful Contacts page, which might help you with more specific concerns.
If you’d prefer to talk to someone online, you can access the mental health community Togetherall. Here, you can talk anonymously with a supportive community at any time. There’s also Nightline, a phone line running from 8pm to 8am where you can talk confidentially with a trained volunteer.
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University has a comprehensive webpage detailling the student support they offer. The Student Wellbeing Services run daily drop-ins, so you can have a 15-minute supportive conversation without having to book in advance. Timings vary depending on your specific enquiry. There’s also a full calendar of Wellbeing Activities that run throughout the semester, giving you an opportunity to slow down and focus on your wellbeing. October activities include Bob Ross and Friends Craft Day and a Wellbeing Walk starting at the Student Union.
For those new to the University, the Student A-Z Guide is a fantastic resource for getting to know the campus and the services on offer. There’s also careers advice available here, including short courses to help you develop your skills.
Click here for emergency support and 24-hour helplines.
You can contact the wellbeing team at studentwellbeing@hw.ac.uk.
Queen Margaret University
If you study at Queen Margaret University, you can use Student Central to book an appointment with their support services. Services you can book include: Effective Learning Service, Student Funding Service, Disability Service, Counselling and Wellbeing Service, and Careers and Employability Service.
You also have access to SilverCloud, a course which teaches you to effectively manage stress and prioritise your mental health. This is a government-funded service that is free to all residents of Scotland.
The Report and Support platform allows you to anonymously report harrassment and violence.
The University also provides support for the cost of living crisis, student carers, and estranged students, among others.
Contact their welfare team at studentservices@qmu.ac.uk.
The University of Edinburgh
If you study at The University of Edinburgh, you can access the Advice Place in Potterrow or King’s Buildings House. Drop-ins are allowed, but be aware that your discussion will be limited to 15 minutes if you haven’t booked in advance. Here, you’ll be able to ask for advice on just about any aspect of student life, such as finding accommodation, receiving financial support, or changing courses. The university offers study support for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as disability support and academic advice.
They also provide cost of living advice, such as free and discounted services and ways to save on essential bills.
Find help with common student concerns here, and contact a Wellbeing Adviser here.
I hope this article helped you find student support in Edinburgh. When you’re struggling, it’s important to know where you can go for help. You should also know what benefits you can claim and what scholarships might be available to you.
Last Updated on November 12, 2024
Published on November 4, 2024
