Student news
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Anti-Bullying Week 2023: Compassionate support for our community
Anti-Bullying Awareness Week takes place in November each year. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness of the impact of all forms of bullying and harassment, share sources of support with those affected and ways to report it.
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An introduction to a Common Approach to student mental health by Rosalie Chapman, VP Welfare
At Oxford, our community is designed to encourage and support good mental health and wellbeing for students. The student experience at Oxford offers lots of opportunities for you to thrive, grow, and look after your own wellbeing. But, we know that sometimes there can be stresses and challenges too!
The University has set out its Common Approach to Support Student Mental Health to explain how we will provide holistic mental health support during your studies.
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Reflections on Black History Month, from the University's Chief Diversity Officer
Black History Month at Oxford
Black History Month
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National Care Leavers' Week blog: Matt Taylor, MSt Creative Writing
Last year, I was asked to write a piece about my journey from children's homes to the University of Oxford. I hadn't been here that long, so my main aim was to just show that people from the care system can make it to a place like this. Now, one year on, I'd like to share what it is like being a care leaver at the University of Oxford.
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Event: The Oxford Migration Debate
Free speech at Oxford
The University is committed to freedom of speech – and is working with staff and students across the University to support conversations on difficult issues taking place in a respectful and courteous manner. As part of these efforts, a new series of events this year will introduce a framework of 'tips' to promote free speech, developed by Oxford students and academics.
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World Mental Health Day 2023: Supporting student mental health at Oxford
As we mark World Mental Health day and launch of Oxford’s Common Approach to Student Mental Health, I’m moved to think about the experience of being a member of Oxford’s learning community, and how this affords a unique opportunity to enhance the mental health of everyone here.
Counselling Service approach
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Staying safe online at Oxford
1. Keep yourself and your devices safe and secure
Computer security is taken very seriously at Oxford University. Always create strong passwords and use multi-factor authentication when available for all your accounts.
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Support for students impacted by recent global events
The University has written direct to students with Moroccan or Libyan nationality in their student record to offer welfare and other types of support.
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Important vaccinations
To find out what vaccinations you should have (including MenACWY, MMR 1 and 2, HPV and COVID-19) visit the Important vaccinations page of the Oxford Students website.
You can contact your GP surgery to arrange vaccinations, if necessary. Immunisations should be readily available outside the UK for international students.