Guild Advice

Guild Advice

Guild Advice is a free online, impartial and confidential advice service for students at the University of Birmingham.

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Who Are We
Finance Support
Events
Campaigns

Who We Are

Like the Citizens Advice Bureau, we give practical advice on all kinds of subjects relating to student life. Our Education and Welfare Advisors specialise in Academic and Money support, but can also signpost and provide general guidance for Housing, Wellbeing and International Support concerns.

We are on hand if you need someone to talk to.

Just submit a webform or visit our team at one of our drop-in sessions. The majority of our advice is provided via email and we also offer drop-in sessions too. Please allow 3-5 working days to receive a response from our team via email.

What We Do

As well as providing advice and guidance we conduct research to help prepare you for University Academic meetings and arrange appropriate representation as and when required. We can also offer support with checking through appeals and complaints and can guide you through the processes.

In-person Support

Guild Advice offers one in person drop in a week taking place on Wednesdays 12-2pm term time only. Also keep an eye on our events for additional pop-up drop ins.

Drop ins are offered on a first come first served basis for brand new enquires. They are limited to 15 minutes to provide initial support and guidance, any additional advice or casework required will be continued with your advisor by email or agreed appointents. If you have already recieved in person or email advice on your concern please email your advisor.

If you require further in-person support the University provide a variety of support services, from counselling appointments to international visa guidance.

Finance & Housing

We know many students are experiencing financial pressures owing to the cost-of-living crisis, so we have compiled key advice and guidance to help you navigate the situation. Keep checking for more updates and information.

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Guild Hardship Fund

The Hardship Fund is available to Students who are experiencing a short term, unexpected financial difficulty. If you feel like you could use some support, please do apply.

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Graduation Hardship Fund

If you are facing financial difficulty and are struggling to cover the cost of attending your graduation ceremony, please consider applying for the Graduation Hardship Fund.

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Sport Access Fund

Accessing sport and physical activity whilst at university is crucial for physical and mental wellbeing. The Guild and UB Sport have introduced a Sport Access Fund to help out.

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Money Matters Hub

When thinking about carrying on into higher education, it’s essential to consider how you will manage your money, especially in light of the cost of living crisis.

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Housing Hub

Are you preparing for your renting journey? Or perhaps you’re already in your property and need some advice on home maintenance? View our Housing Hub!

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Tenants’ Entitlement to Energy Bill Support (EBS)

We understand that fuel costs will be going up and it may be causing concern to students.

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Getting Your Deposits Back

As students prepare to move out of current student houses, we want to ensure that those of you in private rented housing are able to get your deposit back.

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Guild Advice Events

From workshops to drop-ins, explore our upcoming events hosted by Guild Advice.

Upcoming Events

Want to know what events are hosted by Guild Advice? Keep checking here for the latest events and activities.

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28th October noon - 2pm
Alan Walters
Guild Advice are bringing their drop ins to you. Come and find us at Alan Walters on 28th October between 12:00pm and 2:00pm for 15 minute advice slots with one of our advisors. *New enquiries only **For advice areas please check our webpage.
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28th October noon - 2pm
Westmere House
Guild Advice drop-in session at Westmere House 12pm-2pm, 28th October
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4th November noon - 2pm
Old Engineering Building
Guild Advice are bringing their drop ins to you. Come and find us at the Old Engineering Building on 4th November between 12:00pm and 2:00pm for 15 minute advice slots with one of our advisors. *New enquiries only
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11th November noon - 2pm
Pebble Mill Dental Hospital
Guild Advice are bringing their drop ins to you. Come and find us at the Pebble Mill Dental Hospital between 12:00pm and 2:00pm for 15 minute advice slots with one of our advisors. *New enquiries only **For advice areas please check our webpage.
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18th November noon - 2pm
Arts Building G14
Guild Advice are bringing their drop ins to you. Come and find us at the Arts Building (G14) between 12:00pm and 2:00pm for 15 minute advice slots with one of our advisors. *New enquiries only **For advice areas please check our webpage
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2nd December noon - 2pm
Old Engineering Building
Guild Advice are bringing their drop ins to you. Come and find us at the Old Engineering building (Y3) room F8 between 12:00pm and 2:00pm for 15 minute advice slots with one of our advisors.  *New enquiries only
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9th December noon - 2pm
Alan Walters
Guild Advice are bringing their drop ins to you. Come and find us at Alan Walters on 9th December between 12:00pm and 2:00pm for 15 minute advice slots with one of our advisors. *New enquiries only **For advice areas please check our webpage.

Not On Campaign

Sexual Harassment - its #noton

Not On is a joint campaign, launched by the University of Birmingham and the Guild of Students, to raise awareness of sexual harassment issues.

The aim of the campaign is to promote an environment in which sexual harassment of any kind is deemed to be wholly unacceptable and to enable students to have the knowledge, ability and confidence to report and take action against all forms of sexual harassment.

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Hate Crime Reporting

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Guild Advice is also a Third Party Reporting Centre. If you are a victim of (or have witnessed) hate crime or a hate related incident we can support you.

Hate crime is any incident, which constitutes a criminal offence, which is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate. This can be motivated by someone’s race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national group, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.

More information on hate crime, how to report it, and personal safety tips, is available from the official True Vision website.

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