University of Greenwich - Student Wellbeing Service

30/07/2019

DO YOU ENJOY PLAYING GAMES? CAN YOU HELP?

A student from Loughborough University is currently researching whether there is a difference in performance on a Game-based assessment between dyslexic and non-dyslexic students. Game-based assessments are a fun and enjoyable alternative to traditional psychometric tests, and are currently being used by various large organisations in their recruitment such as PwC.

The student would be very grateful if you could take part in their study, which requires you to complete the game-based assessment, followed by a short survey. This study is fun to complete and would provide you with valuable experience and practice of this type of assessment for when you apply to jobs in the future. You will also receive a report of your performance.

If you are interested in taking part or have any questions about the study, please feel free to contact:

[email protected]

16/07/2019

J.P.Morgan EmployAbility Spring Week Programme

An opportunity for students with disabilties (not from finance subjects) to experience the industry.

Application deadline Sunday 20th July 2019

EmployAbility - Opportunities for disabled and dyslexic students & graduates

24/04/2019

Today – Wednesday 24 April – is World Meningitis Day. The annual day is an initiative of the worldwide Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) and one we’re happy to support to help raise awareness.

https://meningitisnow.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/i/5DBB7A7CDCB502A22540EF23F30FEDED/779E7631A1B0EC9605263A35EB2CBB57

Talk to the UK's largest Meningitis charity about support, preventative research and meningitis awareness

03/04/2019

Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs) – Apply now!

DSAs are funding from the UK Government, can be paid to UK students in higher education and can cover all sorts of extra costs. They do not have to be paid back.

If you have a specific learning difficulty, mental health difficulty or long term health condition, you may be eligible and now is the time to apply so that support is in place for the new academic year.

To check your eligibility https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HE-support-checker-page
To apply go to your SFE account or follow the links here https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas

If you need help or advice, please contact the Student Wellbeing Service [email protected] or visit the portal https://www.gre.ac.uk/student-services/support/disability

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15/01/2019

MASH (Mathematics and Statistics Help) In Term 2

The Maths Centre are running their drop in maths and stats support sessions for students throughout term 2. You do not need to book for the sessions, they are drop in, but you should bring your lecture notes with you.
Sessions are as follows:

Maritime Greenwich Campus:
Mondays 12-2, Tuesdays 12-2, Wednesdays 12-2, Thursdays 12-2, Fridays 12-2
These sessions are now in the Academic Skills Hub on the 3rd floor of the Stockwell Street library (10_3001). Ask for more details at the Welcome Desk or just follow the signs to the Academic Skills Hub at the top of the stairs. Note that from 2019 MASH sessions will no longer be in the temporary building previously used.

Medway Campus:
Mondays 12-2, Tuesdays 12-2, Wednesdays 12-2, Thursdays 12-2
These sessions are in the Drill Hall Library, in the group zone by the Lifestyle Collection.

Avery Hill Campus:
Tuesdays 1-3, Wednesdays 1-3, Thursdays 1-3. These sessions are in the Avery Hill Library - please go to the Library Reception Desk to be directed to the venue.

All students may attend any session: in particular Avery Hill students may also attend the sessions at the Greenwich campus (and vice versa). There is a frequent free university bus service between the campuses.

There is information at http://www.gre.ac.uk/academicskills/articles/working-with-numbers/ and at www.facebook.com/GreenwichMASH.
If you use Facebook and “like” this page, that will help you see updates. Our twitter handle is and any changes will be announced on Twitter.

Contact is by email to [email protected] if you have any questions.

08/01/2019

Great opportunity for students who have a disability and / or are interested in a career in the IT industry.
Find out more about Microsofts hiring event here!

At Microsoft we are passionate about empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and to help drive this objective we have an unwavering commitment to a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. On Wednesday 23rd January 2019 we are running a Disability Hiring Even...

06/11/2018

London Vision is an organisation that works to support blind and partially sighted people that live, work and study in London.

Next month, on the 3rd December at 6pm, they are holding their second Visually Impaired Student Network event, around the theme of internships.

The event will be in collaboration with Leonard Cheshire and Blind In Business, and they will be advising students in attendance about internship opportunities and how to prepare for them.
More information is available on their website:

VI Student Network After a very successful Student Network launch event in October, we are very pleased to inform you of our next event ‘Internships For You’, on Monday 3 December

29/10/2018

This article is a really useful read for deaf students who are starting university

Many deaf students will be starting university this month. We give you some tips on settling in and how to make the transition to university life less painful.

18/09/2018

Transition to higher education: guide for students
Student Minds has published a guide for new students going to university, which provides advice and information about a range of topics, including making decisions, becoming independent, paying bills, study skills, flatmate issues and identity questions. Advice about how to maintain good mental health and seek help as needed is embedded throughout the guide.

http://www.studentminds.org.uk/knowbeforeyougo.html

22/08/2018

This is a great read from one of the universities *AccessAbility Ambassadors about her first year at university as a disabled student.

In my first year of university, I have had many challenges. I struggled to see an end to some of the more punishing health battles I went through, but I persevered. At the start of university, I ha…

02/08/2018

Calling all dyslexic students! Have you seen this recruitment agency, Exceptional Individuals, who specialise in recruitment for people with dyslexia?

Matt Boyd from Exceptional Individuals and Anna one of their top candidates talking about Dyslexia employment.