Over the vacation period, the Student Support Office will be operating on reduced office hours from Monday 23 March until Friday 10 April, 10am - 3pm.
Additionally, the University of Liverpool Management School and the Student Support Office will be closed from Thursday 2 April at 6pm until Tuesday 7 April.
During this time, if you require any support or out-of-hours services and need to contact someone, see the important information below:
International travel
There is still significant international travel disruption as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. This is affecting travel to and from the Middle East, but also travel where the journey crosses airspace over the Middle East or involves a transfer at Middle Eastern airports.
Travel to, from and through the region is likely to remain at risk for some weeks to come. Students who are able to get flights should be aware that they may risk being unable to return to the UK should the situation continue or escalate. Please remember that you are expected to be on campus in the UK for all teaching and assessment, which continues after the spring break period.
Please consider this advice carefully when making plans. If you have any queries, please discuss them with your School Office. If you do decide to travel or are already overseas and cannot return to the UK due to the conflict, please email gulfdisruption@liverpool.ac.uk.
Library access
Friday 3 April:
- Harold Cohen Library Help Desk: Closed
- Sydney Jones Library Help Desk and Maker Space: Closed
Saturday 4 April:
- Harold Cohen Library Help Desk: Closed
- Sydney Jones Library Help Desk, Special Collections and Archives, IT Services Drop-In Centre and Maker Space: Closed
- Leahurst Help Desk and Book Room: Closed
Sunday 5 April:
- Harold Cohen Library Help Desk: Closed
- Sydney Jones Library Help Desk, Special Collections and Archives, IT Services Drop-In Centre and Maker Space: Closed
- Leahurst Help Desk and Book Room: Closed
Monday 6 April:
- Harold Cohen Library Help Desk: Closed
- Sydney Jones Library Help Desk and Special Collections and Archives: Closed
- Leahurst Help Desk and Book Room: Closed
Full details of Library opening hours over the festive period can be accessed here.
Sport Liverpool
The city centre campus Sports and Fitness Centre will open according to its vacation hours from Monday, 23 to Sunday, 12 April. These hours are:
- Monday to Friday: 7am – 8pm
- Saturday: 8am – 3pm
- Sunday: 9am – 2pm
- Fully closed for bank holidays on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April
Normal term opening hours will recommence on Monday, 13 April.
For further details, please visit www.liv.ac.uk/sports.
Events and activities
Liverpool is a great city when you’re on a break, as there’s always something to do.
If you want to explore away from campus but you’re stuck for ideas, Visit Liverpool has a great rundown of 50 things to do in Liverpool for free.
Depending on how much time you have on your hands and what kind of budget you have for enjoying the city, you can also check out Visit Liverpool’s website for their latest What’s On guide, featuring gigs, exhibitions and more.
Student support
Student services
The Student Services team are dedicated to supporting you throughout your time at university. You can reach them by calling them on 0151 795 1000 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday or visit the Student Services website for information on how to book appointments.
They can support you with: Mental Health and Wellbeing; Disability Support; Money Advice & Guidance; Visa and immigration support.
Health Assured
Health Assured offer students a free, confidential advice line, with help available to talk through any problem, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
You can call the 24/7 helpline for free on 0800 028 3766.
Campus safety:
Any students concerned about safety over the Easter break period can find further guidance about how to keep yourself, your property and possessions safe here.
Urgent support:
- If you require emergency help please call 999
- If you are on campus and require immediate assistance you can call Campus Support on: 0151 794 3252 (43252 from internal phone). In an emergency call 0151 794 2222
- If you are staying in University halls you can get help and advice from the hall staff.
Mental wellbeing
- For anyone experiencing significant mental health difficulties in the Liverpool area that requires immediate help, please call the Merseycare Crisis line on 0800 145 6570
- Liverpool Light Mental Health Crisis Support – a preventative out-of-hours mental health crisis service based at 181-185 London Road, Liverpool, L3 8JG: this service provides a safe place for people who are experiencing or at risk of a mental health crisis
- The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) takes a stand against suicide - the helpline, web chat, and website, provide useful information and support for all: 0800 585858
- PAPYRUS is the UK Charity for the prevention of young suicide – contact HOPELINE 24/7 on 0800 068 4141
- You can text SHOUT (https://giveusashout.org/) free of charge from any UK mobile network and get confidential advice and support straight to your mobile
- If you need to talk to someone in confidence the Samaritans (https://www.samaritans.org/) have a 24-hour phone line which is free to call: 116 123
- No Panic provides help and support to people affected by panic attacks, phobias and other anxiety disorders: 08449674848
- Cruse Bereavement Care is a national charity that exists to offer support, advice and information to children, young people, and adults - the National Helpline number is 0808 8081677
- If you identify as LGBTQ+ you can call Galop on 0800 999 5428 for emotional and practical support.
Physical wellbeing
- If you are feeling unwell, you can contact your GP, or visit a Walk-In Centre or pharmacy. Information and advice about NHS services is available at https://www.nhs.uk. If you need help now, but it’s not an emergency, visit https://111.nhs.uk/ or call 111
- SAFE Place Merseyside (http://www.safeplacemerseyside.org.uk/) is the Sexual Assault Referral Centre for the Merseyside area. They offer a service for both males and females who have been sexually assaulted - for services in other areas of the UK, you can search for support by geographical location
- Women can call The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge, on 0808 2000 247 at any time, day or night. Staff will offer confidential, non-judgemental information and support
- Men can call Respect Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 20:00), or visit the webchat at Men's Advice Line (https://mensadviceline.org.uk/) which is available on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 and 14:00 to 16:00, for non-judgemental information and support. Men can also contact ManKind on 0182 3334 244 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 16:00).