Please note: Current students can find detailed information on sources of support, including our Where to Go for Help document, under Student Welfare on the College intranet.
Univ’s welfare team is here to support all of our students throughout their time with us.
We take proactive steps to help students feel at home here, both as they arrive and throughout their time with us. Our current students help those new to the College to settle in, and all students may benefit from support offered by our student peer supporters.
College and University staff are also available to work with students who may experience any difficulties while they are at Univ. We are available to listen to any concerns that our students may have and to offer guidance and support to students who are managing a wide range of issues, from social anxiety and mental health issues, to money worries, difficulties with relationships and dealing with traumatic events. Every student will always be taken seriously, listened to and respected.
Undergraduates will see their tutors on a regular basis. For students who experience academic difficulties we can offer one-to-one study support to address any areas of concern, including through our study skills mentoring scheme which connects undergraduate students with graduate student mentors.
Medical support is available through the National Health Service (NHS), and students are encouraged to register with the College doctor at the 19 Beaumont Street Surgery. They also may see the College nurse, who offers a regular clinic on the main college site.
On arrival at Univ, new students will be introduced to our welfare team, whose contact details may be found below. These contact details are for office hours. Calls outside office hours may be directed to the College Lodge: 01865 276602, lodge@univ.ox.ac.uk
Andrew Gregory is the Chaplain and Welfare Fellow and leads the Welfare team. He is readily available to all members of the College and to its staff who are welcome to contact him about any matter of concern.
Andrew Bell is responsible for the academic aspects of College life, including academic support and academic discipline. He is also Univ’s Disability Lead and can offer advice on appropriate support for students with disabilities and for those experiencing welfare issues which are affecting their studies.
The Tutor for Graduates has general responsibility for ensuring that graduate students achieve their maximum potential. They are available to graduate students for academic advice and pastoral support. The Tutor for Graduates from the start of Hilary Term 2023 is Professor Polly Jones. You can contact Professor Jones at 
Jo Hoskins is available as a first point of contact for students who might want to talk about any issue affecting their welfare. She also coordinates support for students with disabilities and can advise on all aspects of disability support.
Mrs Jing Fang is Univ’s Adviser for International Students.
Marigold Brown is the College Counsellor. Marigold is a trained psychotherapeutic counsellor and is a current staff member of the University Counselling Service. She is available to see Univ students in college for pre-booked appointments on one afternoon per week during term-time.
The College Nurse, Victoria Manellari, offers regular surgery hours during term-time on the main college site. Students are welcome to consult her, in confidence, on all matters of health and well-being.
