SU Covid-19 updates

You will no doubt be aware that the University has announced that all face to face teaching has ceased as of the 17^th March, and University staff are transitioning to home working over the week to be in place by Monday 23^rd March.

We recognise that these are exceptional, rapidly changing and uncertain times for all of us, and the SU remains available to support all students. We are continuing to work alongside the University to ensure that you receive the information you need to make informed decisions.

The wellbeing of our members and staff continues to be our top priority and following the government guidance, we are making some changes to how our services will be offered. These changes will remain in effect until future notice, we are carrying out constant reviews of our services and how they should be delivered.

Advice centre:

• We have cancelled all face to face contact and closed the centre for drop in appointments. You can still contact our advisors for support on advice@su.plymouth.ac.uk
• We are developing systems to improve the ways we deliver advice digitally, we are here to support you so get in touch if you need us.

Representation:

• We are still able to represent you through digital channels. If you want to get in touch and discuss how we can support you please contact our Student Voice team on studentvoice@su.plymouth.ac.uk

Offices:

• Our physical offices are closed until further notice but if you need to speak to someone in the Union you can use one of the following email addresses:
• Main contact / reception: info@upsu.com
• Societies: societies@su.plymouth.ac.uk
• Sports clubs: sportsclubs@upsu.com
• Volunteering: volunteer@su.plymouth.ac.uk

Bar:

• The SU Bar will be closed as of 18^th March until further notice.

Coffee shop:

• The outlet is closed as of 18^th March until further notice.

SU Shop:

• The SU shop is now closed until further notice.

SU Gym:

• The gym is closed as of 10pm, 18^th March
• As a result of our closure, we will be freezing all memberships until further notice. Any bookings of our facilities will be eligible for a refund or will be rescheduled on the reopening of the centre. All inquiries please email: recreation@su.plymouth.ac.uk 

We are in regular contact with the University regarding developments for students, and we ourselves will be updating our information as the situation progresses. We will keep you updated with key information. We encourage you to continue talking to one another and checking in on each other as much as possible.

Keep connected:

• Speak with us on our facebook page
• Join us on instagram
• Get in touch on twitter

University info: 

• Advice for staff and students about the coronavirus outbreak
• The Student Hub won’t be physically staffed however the service is very much open for business if students or staff have queries, via email studentservices@plymouth.ac.uk and phone 01752 587676 (our opening hours remain unchanged)
• There are appointments with Counsellors and Mental Health Workers, using Zoom or telephone, and students can complete our online referral here: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services/making-an-appointment
• There is a online self-help resources here: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services/shine and you’ll hopefully be aware of Big White Wall which is a free, online mental health community:www.bigwhitewall.com
• Pastoral and Spiritual Support is open virtually, via email spiritualsupport@plymouth.ac.uk and I’d recommend following this service on social media such as Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlymouthUniChaplaincy/ for all latest news and supportive information

Helpful links:

• Mind Coronavirus and your wellbeing