Funding
Our Student Funding Adviser provides information on the funding available to you while you are studying . In addition , advice can be given to students regarding support that may be available if they encounter financial difficulties — for example , childcare funding and discretionary funds . For more information on funding , see pages 80-81 .
Counselling
The Counselling Service offers confidential one-to-one , professional , short-term counselling for any emotional or psychological issue affecting your academic work or your general health and wellbeing .
Wellbeing
Our Wellbeing Service offers support for your mental , emotional and physical wellbeing and facilitates building up resilience and healthy living to support you on your journey through University . We can offer advice on help and support for mental health issues . In addition , our Stay-on-Course Programme provides rapid support to students identified as needing help through monitoring academic engagement and referrals from staff and students .
Health
QMU works in partnership with local medical practices to ensure you can access NHS services when you need them .
Worship and Reflection
There is a contemplation room on campus which is open to all students for prayer and quiet contemplation and is designed to reflect the multi-faith nature of the staff and students at QMU . We also work closely with St Albert ’ s Catholic Chaplaincy at the University of Edinburgh , which is located at 23-24 George Square and is open all day .
Learning Resource Centre and Effective Learning Service
The Learning Resource Centre and Effective Learning Service provide a range of facilities and services to support your learning needs . These include 24-hour access to printed and electronic resources and access to group and individual help on enhancing your study techniques .
Personal Academic Tutor
Each student is assigned a Personal Academic Tutor ( PAT ) who will help guide you through your studies . Your PAT will normally be your main source of advice and guidance relating to your academic studies .
School Office
The expert team within QMU ’ s School Office provides a bridge between you and your academic subject area . Staff in the School Office will be able to assist with timetabling or general subject area queries , receive and return assignments and make contact with lecturers or tutors on your behalf .
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Useful contacts / more information
Student Services W : www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / student-services /
Careers and Employability W : www . qmu . ac . uk / campus-life / careers-and-employability /
Counselling W : www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / student-services / counselling-service /
Disability Service W : www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / student-services / disability-service E : disabilityadvisers @ qmu . ac . uk
Student Funding W : www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / student-services / funding-advice-service / E : studentfunding @ qmu . ac . uk
Effective Learning Service W : www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / student-services / effective-learningservice-els /
Learning Resource Centre W : www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / learning-facilities / library /
Wellbeing W : www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / student-services / wellbeing-service E : wellbeing @ qmu . ac . uk
St Albert Chaplaincy W : http :// scotland . op / org T : + 44 ( 0 ) 131 650 0900