Student Safety
Here at the Student Union we take Student Safety very seriously. Although Winchester is a safe place to live, we want to provide our students with resources and the opportunity to learn about how we can be safer. Below are an array of resources for our students to engage with, should they wish to.
If you have any suggestions, comments or feedback, we would love to hear from you! Fill out the Typeform below to have your say.
If you would like to have a chat about anything on this page or in general, please do contact the Student Union President, Alex at SU_PRES@winchester.ac.uk.
March is Endometriosis Action Month. Endometriosis is when cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb (uterus) are found elsewhere in the body. These cells can grow and change in response to hormones in the menstrual cycle, this can cause inflammation, pain and scar tissue. Endometriosis can affect people in different ways such as pelvic pain, painful periods, fatigue, and difficulty getting pregnant, to name a few symptoms.
Whilst studying these symptoms can make it challenging to meet deadlines and attend classes. If you are diagnosed, or are undergoing investigation for endometriosis, you may wish to consider submitting Exceptional Circumstances to provide additional time to complete assessments. You can do this by contacting your Personal Academic Tutor. Or you may wish to contact the Disability and Learning Inclusion team who can apply reasonable adjustments for you if you live with long-term health conditions. You can contact them via disability@winchester.ac.uk or by calling
01962 827341.
You may also wish to contact our free, independent Advice Centre. Our Advice Centre can be accessed by all current University of Winchester students. We aim to support students to make their own informed choices by offering free, impartial advice and information, on a range of matters.
We operate independently from the University of Winchester can advise students on issues such as money worries, wellbeing or problems with housing. If we can’t help you, we will signpost you on to someone who can!
If you require further support and would like to get in touch, please complete our Advice Enquiry Form.
Here’s one student’s experience of having endometriosis and some of the challenges they faced. [TW: this contains descriptive information of periods and endometriosis].
Endometriosis Awareness Month Student Story by Winchester Student Union
For additional support, speak to your GP or for additional support visit:
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Endometriosis Uk support https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/get-support
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NHS Definition & Symptoms - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/endometriosis/
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Breaking Myths about endometriosis - https://www.hfea.gov.uk/about-us/our-blog/breaking-the-myths-about-endometriosis/
Read
How 15 women stay safe when meeting someone from a dating app or site, by Cosmopolitan
31 Online Dating Safety Tips - Dating App Safety Measures, by Defender Ring
Online Dating and Dating App Safety Tips, by RAINN
Student Union tips on Personal Safety
Watch
Tinder Dating App Safety Concerns, by CrimeStopHouston
Listen
What more can be done to keep daters safe online?
- An informative podcast episode by Newstalk Breakfast
Follow
Winchester Student Union
- Facebook - Winchester Student Union
- Twitter - @winchestersu
- Instagram - @winch_su
The Online Dating Association has some great information about staying safe online
Engage
If you would like to speak to the Student Union, our Advice Centre is independent from the University and is able to provide free, impartial advice on a range of issues that may be impacting on your university experience. Support can be accessed by all current Winchester students.
Advice Centre @ Winchester Student Union (winchesterstudents.co.uk)
