Student Community

Academic families offer a welcoming environment where new students can feel comfortable in seeking advice from Junior/Senior Honours students about academic course choices, direct entry, student societies, how to balance study with employment, and almost any issue for new students in their first year of university life. 

'The Academic Families programme is a valuable way to help students integrate within the Deanery. As students ourselves, we are able to offer guidance, hints, and tips on a more personal level and create a safe space where students can ask questions and share experiences. By fostering an inclusive environment, we aim to ensure every student feels welcomed and supported, helping them to navigate university life with confidence and a strong sense of belonging.' - Tom Gordon, an Academic Families leader shared.

Every month, staff and students are invited to come along for a Feel Good walk to help boost your mood, connect with others and enjoy some fresh air. 

The Year 1 cohort have had regular tea/coffee sessions following some BMS1 lectures with end of term celebration for students. 

During Semester 1, some trips to Firbush were successfully organised for Year 2 students cohort and brought them unforgettable memories. 

Organised by Cohort Lead, the community events for the Year 3 BMS cohort offer a great opportunity to unwind, meet your new Academic Advisors, connect with your peers and engage with the community in a fun and meaningful way.

As part of the event, students are introduced to the Jar in Action project run by FUSION - a collaborative group of artists and scientists who meet to explore ideas, share their research approaches, and generate shared outputs for exhibitions. You will have the opportunity to think and discuss sustainability, and what it means to you and potentially come up with your own creative responses to sustainability.