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Bring your University (Bod) card to every exam

You must bring your University card to enter the exam venue and it must be legible – it will be scanned at entry and you can't enter without it. Please contact your college to arrange a replacement in advance of your exam if yours is lost, expired, damaged or badly faded.

Counselling Service

2,928 students registered for individual counselling in 2023/24; 11.3% of the total student population (down from 12.4% in 2022/23). The leading reasons for students to seek counselling and psychological support were anxiety, depression & mood disorders, relationships and academic issues.

A shared love of maths

Tell us about yourself. What has your time at Oxford been like?

The journey so far
I’m a second year DPhil student at St. Anne's College. I'm currently pursuing a DPhil in the Philosophy of Psychiatry with a particular focus on stammering disorder. I originally hail from Bristol. As someone with lived experience of stammering disorder, my research is has personal significance beyond my academic interest in mental health, and it’s incredibly meaningful to contribute to cutting-edge discussions on this topic.

When I was at school, I originally wanted to study medicine at university. For various reasons that didn’t happen, but I was open to other options, and my A-levels had made me realise that the brain was really cool. I thought that understanding the brain was the key to understanding everything else – and that was really, really fun. I decided to do a degree in neuroscience, where I spent a lot of time in wet labs learning about molecular biology, cells and animal brains.

Dear students,

The University's specialist Student Welfare and Support Services remain open during the Easter vacation, with the exception of Thursday 17 April to Monday 22 April inclusive.

As spring approaches, and some students complete exams this term, it’s important to act responsibly to minimise potential risks.

Always stay together with friends, regularly check in with yourself and those around you, and be particularly cautious near areas of water, especially if you’ve been drinking. 

Read the guidance on water hazards and other ways to prioritise your safety on the Oxford Students website.

If you’re facing difficulties submitting an assessment or attending an exam, support is available.