How we create an inclusive student community

We are committed to creating an inclusive learning community where all students, from all backgrounds have an enriching and stimulating experience.

We work to create an inclusive student community in a number of ways, including specific support for students from underrepresented groups, a strong policy on bullying and harassment, and an institutional commitment to anti-racism. Learn more about the support we offer and how you can be involved in making campus a welcoming environment for all.

Student Community Induction module

The Student Community Induction module can help you:

  • learn about our expectations for our community
  • understand behaviours that are not tolerated at Bristol
  • find out what you can do to contribute towards a positive community.

Inclusive support available to all students

Peer mentoring

Peer mentoring is a way for new students to receive support from a student in a higher year.

The scheme runs from September until late January and you can apply for a mentor from the time your place at Bristol is confirmed until late November. All first year undergraduate students are eligible. You can ask for your mentor to:

  • be of the same gender
  • belong to the same faith group as you
  • belong to the LGBTQ+ community
  • be a mature student
  • or another characteristic

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

Peer assisted study sessions (PASS) are weekly or fortnightly study sessions during teaching weeks, led by trained higher year students, where you can work together with your peers to further you understand of your chosen subject.The study sessions are friendly and informal and open to all students, so they are an ideal way to participate in and become part of your student community.

Mindset coaching

Study Coaching helps you level up your study skills, boost your self-confidence, and increase your self-awareness. It’s also a great way to build emotional and mental resilience, so you can handle whatever challenges come your way and make the most of your university experience.

Specific support for student groups

Care experienced and estranged students

Learn more about our support for care experienced and estranged students.

Global majority students

Learn about how we support Global Majority students, meaning students from Black, Asian, Arab, Latin-American, Mixed, and Multiple-Ethnic backgrounds.

Mature and part-time students

Support for mature and part-time students, including social events, a student network and a dedicated Student Inclusion Officer.

Students from refugee, asylum seeker, or forced migration background

Learn more about support for students from a refugee, asylum seeker, or forced migration background.

Trans and non-binary students

Find out more about support for trans and non-binary students.

Support for progression to postgraduate study for underrepresented groups

Undergraduates from underrepresented groups with hands-on experience of research during the summer holidays.

These are run by the Widening Participation Research Summer Internships, including:

The Bristol Master's Scholarship and the Bristol Black Master's Scholarship

Support for talented UK postgraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds is also offered by:

Report unacceptable behaviour

Report discriminatory behaviour and get advice.

Find your community

Join a student group and find your community at Bristol. The SU hosts societies for students from all backgrounds.

Contact

General enquiries: student-inclusion-services@bristol.ac.uk

Support for care leavers and estranged students: care-leavers@bristol.ac.uk

Support for part-time and mature students: mature-students-adviser@bristol.ac.uk