Newsletter for returning undergraduate students sent 9 September
Hello! We hope you’re safe and well.
Our newsletter this week is full of information that will help you prepare for the start of term.
Across the world, September is a time of change. The changing of the seasons and, here in the UK and in many countries, students of all ages are starting a new academic year. We’re also seeing a change in the leadership of our University this month, welcoming Professor Simone Buitendijk as the new Vice-Chancellor of Leeds. Simone brings with her fantastic experiences of working in UK and international institutions, and is just as excited as you to be joining Leeds! Find out more about Simone and watch her introductory video.
We love for everyone in our community to get involved so, if you come across something that you think would be useful for your fellow students (or for our new Vice-Chancellor!), please send it to studentcommunications@leeds.ac.uk and we’ll include it in our next newsletter. This might be an article you’ve read or perhaps you’d be happy to share a few words about your experiences of being a student at Leeds.
Take care and stay safe.
Best wishes from the Student Communications Team.
Settling back into University life
As you prepare to start a new academic year, we’ve put together some tips and guidance to help you settle back into uni life. You can take a look at our "Becoming an online learner" resource to help you get ready for the start of term and also enrol on our free FutureLearn course designed to help you Prepare to Study Online at University.
If you are travelling back to Leeds from outside the UK and have questions about preparing to travel, or what to do when you arrive, please email internationalwelcome@leeds.ac.uk
New information on the ‘For Students’ website
You will be used to turning to the ‘For Students’ website for help. We’ve added a new page just for returning students - it provides you with information to help you prepare for the next year of your studies.
Are you travelling to Leeds from outside the UK?
Any new or returning students arriving in Leeds from outside the UK are welcome to make use of our international arrival services. Please use our simple booking form to request support.
Complete registration
Don’t forget to complete registration as soon as possible as this will help confirm your student status. If you’ve not yet completed registration, you can follow our step by step guide on how to register. This includes details of the documents you’ll need to complete the process and who you can contact if you have any questions.
Take time to read through and understand which documents you’ll need to bring with you when you travel to Leeds as it will help you complete the registration process quickly and easily.
Your School
We know you’ll be keen to find out what may be different about this year - how you’ll be taught, your partnership with your academic personal tutor and details of any induction activities being organised specially for students in your School. Find out more about your School's induction activities here.
If you have any questions that are specific to your circumstances or your course, please get in touch with your School.
What will campus life be like?
Although COVID-19 means some things will be different, we’re committed to ensuring you have the student experience and learning that you expect.
We’ve put together 3 videos to help prepare you for campus life and to find out more about the measures we’ve put in place to help keep our community safe.
Watch these videos by clicking on the link below:
- A safe environment at the University of Leeds
- Getting started at the University of Leeds
- Learning at the University of Leeds
We’ll be in touch later this week with more information about keeping our community safe.
If you have any questions, or want to find out more, contact out Student Information Helpline by phone or email. Find their details and contact information for other helpful contacts.
Looking after yourself and others
Please take care to look after your emotional and physical health - that way you'll be more likely to enjoy all aspects of your student life.
There are some tips and advice on what you can do to look after yourself on our website. If there’s anything you think we should add to these pages or share with other students, send it us via email and we’ll look to add it to our next newsletter or share through our social media accounts.
Registering with a doctor
As a student in Leeds, you need to be registered with a doctor, and be familiar with where to go if you need help, treatment or advice. You may have registered in the past, but it’s helpful to check that you are still registered as this will ensure you have access to a doctor when you need one. Use this link to remind yourself about the healthcare facilities available in Leeds and your healthcare entitlements, whether you're a UK or an international student.
Online IT induction - a reminder of the IT facilities available to you
We’ve launched a new online IT induction to help you make the most of IT facilities at Leeds. This includes important information about staying safe online, useful services and details about the different University services you can access.
There are four modules, each taking only a few minutes for you to complete. When you’ve finished, fill in the evaluation form for the chance to win a £30 voucher in the prize draw.
Find advice on bringing computers to the University.
Accessing library services
The University Libraries are planning a phased reopening, while continuing to operate online services to support your studies and research. More information on libraries reopening.
Living in Leeds
Leeds is a vibrant and exciting city, and has one of the largest student populations in the UK. It's a great place to live and study, with something for everyone.
You may have heard Leeds mentioned in media coverage relating to COVID-19 recently. Read Leeds City Council’s appeal to help keep Leeds safe.
Best wishes from the Student Communications Team