Support during times of humanitarian crisis and global conflict

We are an international university with a deep commitment to social responsibility and democratic values. This includes providing support where people have been affected by humanitarian crisis and conflict across the globe.

We are living in challenging times, with global incidents and regional conflicts impacting many. This insecurity is felt deeply by communities across the world, including our own at Bristol.

Many people in our University community have connections to, or loved ones living in, areas affected by international violence and crisis. If this includes you, then we are here to help you.

We continue to encourage anyone who is struggling or affected in any way to reach out for support. 

Additional support and academic guidance 

If you are experiencing any impact on your studies, you can find guidance on available support and the options open to you through the University’s assessment support pages. 

For general advice and support, Student Services can provide guidance on a wide range of issues and help you access the most appropriate support, including wellbeing services where needed. You can contact them via Student-services@bristol.ac.uk.

Wellbeing support

We understand that people will be affected by these events and may need support for their wellbeing.

If you are a student, you can contact our wellbeing teams by:

If you are a staff member, we have more information on SharePoint and support is available from: 

You can access our Multifaith Chaplaincy for faith-based or spiritual support. There are locations for quiet prayer available across campus and the city. 

Reporting unacceptable behaviour

We are proud to be a community of communities, home to all nationalities and faiths. This encompasses many different groups with wide-ranging personal experiences and views. 

Every member of our community should feel safe and included on our campuses.

Our role as a university is to create a tolerant environment for the exchange of ideas, where people can talk about different views. We must also uphold and protect freedom of speech on campus within the law. 

There is no place for any form of racism, discrimination, incitement, bullying, or harassment at the University of Bristol. Any reports of such behaviour will be taken very seriously. 

If you have experienced any form of unacceptable behaviour, we urge you to report it by: