Student Support Teams

Our specialist student support teams are here to offer assistance whenever you require a bit of extra support.  For further details about each support team you can visit our dedicated topic pages.

If you feel seriously at risk or are at immediate physical threat call 999 to ask for the police.

Our campus security team is available for advice and assistance 24 hours a day.

• Campus Security Control Room: +44 (0)161 295 4773
• Emergencies (for emergencies only and not IT issues): +44 (0)161 295 3333

If you are concerned about the immediate wellbeing and welfare for either yourself or a fellow student, then you can find the relevant support on concerns including violence, suicide and any other immediate risks to individuals.

The Library's Learning and Skills Team provides a range of workshops and digital resources to support you during the assessment period. They also offer academic support, skills development and guidance to help you succeed in your studies.

Our Careers and Enterprise team are there to help you make the most of your skills and experience, and help prepare you for the next stage of your career.

• Email: careers@salford.ac.uk 

All University of Salford students benefit from inclusive and accessible teaching. Our Disability Inclusion Service works with you to identify adjustments you need to ensure that you have fair and equal access to your education. The team work with prospective and current students, working with you to identify teaching, learning and assessment adjustments, such as exam arrangements and in-class support.

• Call: +44 (0)161 295 5000
• Email: disability@salford.ac.uk

Our mental health and wellbeing team are here to help you succeed in your studies and in your life by giving tips for taking care of yourself, teaching you ways of managing your wellbeing and providing information on how to look out for your peers too.

Our Money Advice team can help if you are struggling to manage your money. They can offer advice and support if you are in financial hardship and provide guidance on your student finances.

• Call: +44 (0) 161 295 5000
• Email: askus@salford.ac.uk

We have Designated Safeguarding Officers that work locally in their school or department. Our Designated Safeguarding Officers offer advice, guidance and support around safeguarding and promote a safe environment for all our students and colleagues.

In an emergency or immediate danger call 999 to ask for the police. If you or someone you know has experienced or witnessed a safeguarding concern, please Report-It.

• Make a report: Report-It
• Email: safeguarding@salford.ac.uk

If you need more academic support, reach out to the Student Progression Advisors (SPAs) in your school - they can help you find information relating to your studies, submit Personal Mitigating Circumstances and access support services.

Basically, they're your go-to person if you experience any issues that may affect your academic progression

Not sure where to go? Our askUS team is here to help.

Our askUS staff can give you the right advice when you need it most, whether you have a question about finance, wellbeing, faith or visas and immigration or if you need support with your studies, your career or a disability.

• Call: +44 (0)161 295 5000
• Email: askus@salford.ac.uk

Want to find more specific information? You can speak to someone on our askUS help desks across our campuses, or check our askUS topics section.