Funding
In addition to providing information on available funding , our Student Funding Adviser can advise students on the funding support that may be available if they encounter financial difficulties — for example , childcare funding and discretionary funds . For more information on funding , see pages 174-175 .
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 . The service also delivers bibliotherapy and self-help resources .
Wellbeing
Our Wellbeing Service offers support for your mental , emotional and physical wellbeing and facilitates the building of resilience and healthy living to support you throughout your QMU journey . All students at QMU can access the Wellbeing Service through self-referral or referral via a member of staff . Wellbeing can offer support and intervention including liaison with other QMU support staff , academic staff and agencies outside of the QMU community . In addition , our Wellbeing Adviser offers students support for Stay on Course . Stay on Course provides rapid support to students who are experiencing difficulties in managing and coping with their attendance and academic studies . Students can access this through self-referral or referral via academic staff .
Health
QMU works in partnership with a local medical practice to ensure you can access NHS services when you need them .
Worship and Reflection
There is a contemplation room on campus that 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 in the city centre .
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 and 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 / counsellingservice / E : counselling @ qmu . ac . uk
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-adviceservice / 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
Worship and Reflection St Albert ’ s Catholic Chaplaincy W : http :// scotland . op / org T : + 44 ( 0 ) 131 650 0900