Wellbeing and careers resources

Support & Resources

• Student Support Services: From the moment you arrive until the day you graduate; all our Student Support Services are available to ensure you get the most out of your time at Leicester. They include Welfare, AccessAbility, Student Wellbeing, Standing Together and the International Student Experience Team.
• Report and Support: The Report & Support online disclosure system provides support to members of our University community who have been subjected to unacceptable behaviours. This is not a formal reporting system.
• Standing Together Team: The Standing Together Team support a University-wide programme that’s seeks to improve wellbeing through tackling unacceptable behaviours and supporting students, and the wider University community, who are directly and indirectly affected. Standing Together engages all areas of the University including academics, the Accommodation Team, the Students’ Union, the Security Team, the Sports Team and, importantly, students.
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team (log-in required): The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Team lead and guide the University to achieve and enable its ambitions around equity, diversity and inclusion. We provide advice, support and guidance to University staff on all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion, and equip colleagues to embed inclusive practice into their work and everyday activities. On this page you can find out information such as Diversity data, staff Fora and EDI Governance, EDI guides and our Dignity and Respect framework.
• Student Education and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (log-in required): These pages are intended to bring together information that is focused on, or relevant to, supporting our diverse student cohorts. We develop and support work that fosters an inclusive environment for students to thrive and succeed in all areas of their university experience.
• Black Student Experience Programme (log-in required): The Black Student Experience Programme was developed in response to student feedback and the University's commitment to addressing disparities in the Black student experience. This student-led initiative is dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and improving the experience of students of Black heritages in the University, which in turn, will improve the experiences of all other students. On these pages you will find lots of useful information and resources at the University that have been developed to support our Black students.
• Leicester Students’ Union: Led by students, for students, the SU is at the heart of campus life — running societies, events, and opportunities that bring people together and create real change. Whether you want to get involved, meet new people, or make a difference, we can provide a multitude of opportunities, support, and community to help you thrive at university and beyond. Here you will useful information about Student Societies and resources like the Black Students’ Guide to Leicester.
• Doctoral College: The Doctoral College ensure that as a research student, supervisor, a researcher on a grant-funded research post or indeed, as a lecturer on your first academic post, you work in a well-supported, high quality research training environment. The Doctoral College has oversight of the regulatory environment and policy relating to all postgraduate research students. We provide support in bidding for and managing doctoral training consortia. We facilitate initiatives to support research staff and early career researchers integrate well within the University, and support their transition to independence. Learn more about the Doctoral College including the support they offer by visiting their webpage.
• MedRACE: MedRACE (Raising Awareness Celebrating Excellence) is a student/staff group at Leicester Medical School, working to progress the British Medical Association (BMA) Charter for medical schools to prevent and address racial harassment since March 2020. Learn more about the work of MedRACE through their webpage.
• I-REACCH: I-REACCH (Inclusive Research Environment Achieved through Culture Change) is designed to create change in how we do research at Leicester, informed through research, authentic voices, and experiences from staff and students. Our mission is to address the decline in diversity from postgraduate to professor and beyond by identifying and addressing the unique challenges faced by underrepresented groups. Through a series of interconnected pilot projects (workstreams) we will be exploring how can increase inclusivity and career progression. Learn more about the workstreams by visiting their webpage.
• David Wilson Library – Black history Month Reading List: Access to a recommended reading list developed in collaboration with our students for Black History Month.

General Menal Health, Well-Being & Financial Support

• Mind: Information and support for mental health
• Student minds: A mental health charity putting young people first
• Our wellbeing resources offer dedicated support (log-in required). We're here for you.
• Cost of Living Hub: The University of Leicester, together with the Students’ Union, is committed to supporting our community. Along with existing support, we have taken additional steps to help all of our students. This includes undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students.
• Ripple: As part of our commitment to a Suicide Safer University, we want to support all our students to manage their wellbeing and mental health challenges. We are committed to suicide prevention. We have installed the Ripple browser extension onto all our University computers.
• Spectrum.Life (log-in required): we have partnered with Spectrum.Life, to deliver to you a free confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our partner will offer all our students 24/7 support with any issues or problems that life can bring. All conversations are confidential, and trained counsellors are on hand and available, providing information, signposting and early interventions to help you through your current situation. Students are able to choose a preferred counsellor.
• PAM Wellbeing (log-in required): The Employee Assistance Programme is a free and confidential employee benefit offering a confidential helpline to support with personal problems that can affect your home life, work life and general wellbeing.

For staff, more information on support and advice available at the University, can be gained from the Equalities Team and the University Staff Multi-Ethnicity Forum (log-in required).

Careers resources

Black Leadership Development Programme

Created for our students of Black heritage, the Leicester Black Leadership Programme is designed to enhance professional development and support long-term career ambitions. This development programme includes inspiring role models, career support, networking opportunities, and practical experience to improve career readiness and increase the chances of securing the participants desired next steps after university. 

The programme will enable participants to:

• Connect with professionals who have a similar lived experience
• Develop and enhance their skills and strengths
• Gain access to experiences and advance their knowledge of the recruitment process
• Plan their next steps with support from careers and employability staff

Sign up to the Black Leadership Development Programme (log-in required)

Find out more and explore other relevant resources and opportunities on our website (log-in required) 

Step into PR

The Taylor Bennet Foundation is an award-winning UK-based charity that welcomes diverse talent from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds from ages 16- 24 to pursue a career in public relations and communications via six professional development programmes.

Black Tech Fest

Celebrate Black culture at the Black Tech Fest from 29 October 2026.

#10,000 Black Interns 

Access an array of internships for Black students from #10,000 Black Interns. 

Black Excellence

The University of Leicester School of Business’(ULSB) Black Excellence (UBE) group offers a range of resources for students and highlights the achievements of individuals in the Black community.

The ULSB Black Excellence group is open to all staff and students at the School of Business. They help close the awarding, attainment and satisfaction gaps amongst Black students.