Welfare and Wellbeing

Student Support does not provide a crisis service. In a serious mental health crisis or life-threatening emergency, please seek crisis support immediately. 

Student Wellbeing

At the University of Cambridge we realise that, while your time spent here can be wonderful and transformative, it can also be stressful and challenging. Your physical and mental health is paramount to us, so we are here to offer support where we can and point you toward university resources put in place to help.

Opportunities for support

If you are not in immediate crisis, but require help, the University offers support.

  • The University Mental Health and Wellbeing Service supports all students, undergraduate and postgraduate, full time and part time. The service offers online and in-person appointments with professionals specialising in a range of welfare issues. Support is available throughout the academic year, including the summer months.
  • The University Counselling Service (UCS): For students encountering mental health difficulties who need professional support. UCS offers a free, confidential service to students who are experiencing personal, relational or academic concerns through one-to-one counselling and peer-support groups.

If your wellbeing or studies are affected by a long-term physical or mental health condition, neurodivergence, or disability, you can find support through the University’s Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre.

Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination

The Department, the University and the Colleges operate a very strict bullying and harassment policy.

There is no place for bullying, harassment, discrimination (regardless of intent), sexual misconduct or victimisation in our community and each of us is responsible for the way we interact with and treat others.

If you experience any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination in the department, please contact one or more of the below as you feel most comfortable:

You can also contact the Student Advice Service (advice@cambridgesu.co.uk) for free, confidential, and impartial advice on any problems you might experience as a student

Students can self-refer to the Sexual Harassment and Violence Advisor - a specialist advisor who provides emotional and practical support.  

For more information on harassment or sexual misconduct or want to report a sexual misconduct incident anonymously:

The Anonymous Reporting Service enables anyone who is, or has been a student, staff or visitor to the University to anonymously report inappropriate behaviour from staff, students or members of the University community, including harassment, bullying discrimination and sexual misconduct.