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A new University signposting service has been set up to operate on a short-term basis to direct full-time, graduate students to potential sources of accommodation in Oxford. This involves the colleges, the University’s Graduate Accommodation Office and the private sector.

If you require assistance in finding accommodation, please email [email protected].

We all know that the pandemic has brought mental health challenges for students at Oxford this year. The combination of COVID restrictions and larger than usual numbers of undergraduate and graduate students, in a setting which is fast changing and uncertain, has produced a difficult mix. The University has seen a significant uplift in demand for our welfare services, both in term-time and vacation; and a blurring of the lines between the two. With the country in lockdown, and a constrained winter break ahead, achieving mental balance can seem as distant as next summer.

Managing Panic Attacks 

Are you experiencing episodes of extreme anxiety? Learn what causes panic attacks and gain practical strategies to manage them using a CBT approach.

Friday 20 November 10:30am-11:45am

Relaxation in COVID Times 

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Thursday 3 December 5.15pm-6.30pm

Reducing Digital Distraction 

Following the UK Government's announcement on Wednesday 11 November about plans for the end of term, the University has published the latest information about arrangements for Oxford students for the Christmas vacation.

There's still some detail to be confirmed, but our new, dedicated page will be updated as this becomes clear.

The University and Oxford SU are continuing to work together to get a better understanding of your studying and other experiences during the pandemic this term.

In recent months we have seen individuals across society respond very differently to government directives regarding social distancing and other COVID-19 safety measures: for example, the requirement to wear masks, pedestrian ‘one-way’ systems, limitations on social gathering, etc.

National restrictions are effective from today, Thursday 5 November.

Detailed guidance on how the restrictions impact students is available on the national restrictions page of the University's COVID-19 response site.

As of Saturday 31 October, the Oxford City area is currently in the ‘High’ or Tier 2 COVID-19 alert level. In line with Government guidance, the University will continue to remain open and operating with no changes to teaching while these local restrictions are in place.