Starting university is a really exciting time, and Leeds is one of the best student cities in the UK. When you start you will probably be so excited about moving into your new accommodation and making new friends, that you may forget about other things. Such as organising your finances, declaring a disability, or registering with a new doctors practice. To make sure you stay on top of everything, here are all the people you may need to contact for support during your time at Leeds Arts University…
For Help
Accommodation
Email: studentwelfare@leeds-art.ac.uk.
Phone: 0113 202 8111
Childcare
Phone: 0800 121 8989
Disability & Dyslexia
Email: shelly.jenkin@leeds-art.ac.uk.
Faith & Spirituality
Email: chaplaincy@leeds.ac.uk
Phone: 0113 343 5071
Fees & Finance
Email: studentwelfare@leeds-art.ac.uk.
Phone: 0113 202 8111
Health
Phone: 0113 295 4488
International Students
Email: international@leeds-art.ac.uk
Phone: 0113 202 8000
Student complaints & Academic appeals
Email: studentwelfare@leeds-art.ac.uk
Phone: 0113 202 8111
Volunteering
Email: volunteer@eastafricanplaygrounds.org
Wellbeing
Email: studentwelfare@leeds-art.ac.uk.
Phone: 0113 202 8111
Accommodation
Most students choose to live in either university-managed accommodation or private accommodation during their time at university, or some students already live close enough to the university and can continue living at home and commute.
Leeds Arts University has a variety of student accommodation, but the majority of which is offered to first-year undergraduate students. Living in university-managed accommodation means you will get to live in shared flats with other creative students all whilst being on campus.
To find out more about the accommodation available you can contact the student welfare team at studentwelfare@leeds-art.ac.uk or call them on 01132028111.
Childcare
If a student is under the age of 20 and has a child to care for they may be eligible for Leeds Arts University ‘Care to Learn’ scheme. This is where students get up to £160 per week towards registered childcare costs, such as a child-minder or nursery.
To find out more about this scheme you should call 0800 121 8989.
Disability and Dyslexia
Leeds Arts University wants all of their students to succeed, so encourage students with disabilities to declare them to the university so they can offer them any additional help they may need. Students may receive one to one support tutorials, and the university also offers drop-in study skills sessions.
The university can also help students apply for the disabled student’s allowance, which helps students pay for any additional costs they may face because of their disability, such as specialist equipment.
To get in touch with the disability team you should contact Disability Advisor, Shelly Jenkin, at shelly.jenkin@leeds-art.ac.uk.
Faith & Spirituality
For chaplaincy services, students at Leeds Arts University should go to the Emmanuel Centre. Chaplains at the centre are available for drop-in visits as well as scheduled appointments. They can support students no matter what faith they have, with a variety of issues, such as exploring spirituality and bereavement. The chapel is also available for students to have some quiet time.
To get in touch with the chaplaincy you can call them on 0113 343 5071 or email them at chaplaincy@leeds.ac.uk
Fees and Finance
The welfare team at Leeds Arts University are available to help students with their finances, and offer them advice on how to budget and manage their money. Starting university can result in a lot of financial stress on a student, as they are responsible for paying their tuition fees, accommodation rent, and costs. Most students apply for a student loan to help them cover their costs, as the loan covers their tuition fees and is paid directly to the university on an annual basis.
To contact the welfare team you can email them at studentwelfare@leeds-art.ac.uk or call them on 01132028111.
Health
When you start at university it is important to register with a GP Practice and dentist straight away, rather than waiting until you are ill or have a dental problem. Students at Leeds Arts University can register with the Leeds Student Medical Practice on Blenheim Walk if they live in student accommodation in Leeds or in private accommodation with a postcode that starts with LS1, LS7, or LS16.
Finding a dentist will depend on where you live and your availability, so you can find your closest dental service here.
To contact the student medical practice you can call them on 0113 295 4488.
International Students
Leeds Arts University is a multi-cultural campus with over 50 different nationalities. The university has an international team available to help students apply for their chosen course, sort out their visas, arrange accommodation, as well as anything else they may need help with during their time at university.
To contact the international department you can email them at international@leeds-art.ac.uk or call them on 0113 202 8000.
Student complaints and academic appeals
If students at Leeds Arts University wish to make a complaint they should get in touch with the student welfare team. This could be a complaint against the university facilities, course, accommodation, another student or a member of staff. Students should also get in touch with the welfare team if they wish to make an academic appeal against a grade/mark they received.
To contact the welfare team you can email them at studentwelfare@leeds-art.ac.uk or call them on 01132028111.
Volunteering
Leeds Arts University has teamed up with East African Playgrounds to offer their students the chance to volunteer in Uganda for a month over the summer. The project involves building a playground for children and supporting the community through art, craft, and sports activities. Volunteering is a great way for students to boost their cv, learn new skills, and make new friends, and international volunteering is all that plus the adventure of travelling to another country.
To get in touch with the volunteering team you can email them at volunteer@eastafricanplaygrounds.org.
Wellbeing
The welfare team at Leeds Arts University are there to look after students and help them with a variety of issues, such as their wellbeing. They have a counselling and therapy service that can help students when they are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, confused, or even just not like themself. The sessions are 45 minutes long are usually weekly or every other week.
To contact the welfare team you can email them at studentwelfare@leeds-art.ac.uk or call them on 01132028111.
