Wellbeing and support

Lancaster has a range of specialist support services that work in partnership with your academic department and your college to offer you the right support at the right time.

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How we can support you

An introduction to Student Wellbeing Support at Lancaster University. Hear about our College Advisory Teams, our College Wellbeing Officers and the Student Transitions Team.

Students' union support

Lancaster University Students' Union is here to enhance every aspect of your time as a student, supporting your social life, your studies, your sporting activities, your hobbies and interests, and the causes you care about.

The Union's Advice service is here for students at Lancaster University and its partner institutions across the globe. They offer independent, confidential, free advice on a wide range of issues, from your course and exams, to budgeting, health and wellbeing, and more.

Students' Union Advice
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Chaplaincy

Our multi-faith Chaplaincy Centre is a welcoming place for people of all faiths and none. It includes facilities for the Baha'i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islam and Jewish faiths and also a Muslim Prayer Room.

Chaplaincy

Family-friendly Lancaster

We pride ourselves on being a family-friendly university that is committed to supporting staff and students with parenting and caring responsibilities.

Family-friendly Lancaster
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Ask our students

Why Lancaster?

We believe that Lancaster is everything a university should be. We support you through your studies, research and career.

Discover more about Lancaster
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