Tuesday 13-01-2026 - 11:51

 

Welcome back y’all!

However you spent it, we hope you enjoyed your winter break and feel ready to return to your studies. 

What have our advisors been up to this winter?

Christmas chaos along with plenty of hot chocolate and good company
- Sophie

 Lots of Christmas light walks and baking 
- Syd

Mastered the art of ‘Articulate’
- Alice

 

Following a break in our Advice Service over the winter period, the Advice Service team are back and ready to support students.

What do we have coming up for the new year?

On-campus events

In the new year, our advisors are working hard to ensure that every campus has an in-person event to give student the opportunity to talk to an advisor and understand what the Students’ Union advice service can do for them 
‘What do I do if I become unwell and am not able to submit my work?’
‘Our assignment brief doesn’t align with what our lecturer told us to expect’
‘I don’t know who to raise course issues with’

If you’re having any of these thoughts, pop down for a chat (or if you just fancy a free fidget spinner and pack of love hearts!)

Birmingham Campus Release of Results pop- up 

On the week commencing the 12th of January we will be supporting our Birmingham students during the release of results period. 

• Thursday 15th, 12:30 – 14:30 - Sparkhill Student Common Area 
• Friday 16th, 12:30 – 14:30 - Quay Place, Louisa House Student Common Area
• Saturday 17th, 12:30 – 14:30 - Quay Place, Louisa House Student Common Area

Welsh Advice Roadshow

Our Welsh campuses will each be having their own pop-ups. 

• Tuesday 20th January, 11am – 2.30pm - Carmarthen, Quad
• Wednesday 21st January, 11am – 2.30pm - Swansea, IQ campus 
• Thursday 22nd January, 11am – 2.30pm - Cardiff, Haywood House reception 

https://www.uwtsdunion.co.uk/articles/the-advice-roadshow

London release of results pop – up February

Our London Advisor will also be on campus to give information and advice to students in February.

• Tuesday 10th February, 11am-1pm - Common Room
• Wednesday 11th February, 11am-1pm - Common Room
• Saturday 14th February, 10am-1pm - Common Room 

If you see us on any of our campuses at any time, come up and say hi. We are usually the people in purple!

Service refresher

We appreciate that inductions were a while ago, so below we have provided a brief overview of what your advice service can offer to you. 

Academic Appeals 

What is an academic appeal? How would I know if I need to submit one? Is there a time limit on submitting an academic appeal? All of these questions, and more, are answered on our Advice & Grades page.

Grades & Appeals @ UWTSD Students' Union

Extenuating Circumstances

What should you do if you are going through unexpected circumstances which will have an impact on an upcoming assignment? We are here to help guide you through the process of informing the university of your circumstances, including the evidence you will need to obtain. Learn more about extenuating circumstances and what you can expect from the process through the link below. 

Extenuating Circumstances @ UWTSD Students' Union

Academic Misconduct 

If something has gone wrong on a piece of work and you have received a notification of academic misconduct, you can reach out to us for advice on the next steps in the process. Learn more through the webpage below

Referencing & Misconduct @ UWTSD Students' Union

To find the full list of topics we can support you with, visit our Advice @UWTSD Students’ Union webpage Advice @ UWTSD Students' Union

Is there something we haven’t covered or still unsure about a process? Shoot us an email at unionadvice@uwtsd.ac.uk

Tips From The Team

With the days getting colder and nights growing longer, it is not uncommon for people to struggle. Here is some Advice from our staff about what helps them to keep going through the winter as we wait for spring to arrive.

I always try and get a walk in while it's still light and then the darkness doesn't feel so consuming but also the addition of soft lighting helps like fairy lights
- Syd

It is always good to try and have something to look forward to, and winter is the season that people put their tiny dogs in tiny coats. Who doesn’t love a dog in a coat?
- Alice

Invest in a slow cooker - allows you to come home to nice and cosy meals with very low effort!
- Sophie

find creature comforts, and embrace them! A cozy blanket, a fave mug and tea/cocoa, books or movies to reread!
- Geri

chai lattes taste christmassy
- Becky

Vitamin D and a bacon sandwich
- Simon

explore local clubs, anything from hobbies to social groups. Not just fun, but they usually provide snacks too
- Kiera

Making sure you have a corner that's warm, cosy, and softly lit to sit and do a craft or play a game. Plus, homemade soup!
- Amber

Heated blanket and watch sims 4 build videos
- Oliwia