Student news

Enrolment is once again open for all Modern Languages and Academic English courses in Hilary term. A number of new Academic English courses in will be running, including ‘Writing a Thesis or Dissertation’, and a continuation of the course ‘Introduction to Spoken Communication and Pronunciation’.

What is the role of a college doctor for students’ mental health and wellbeing?

“If you are struggling to cope with your mental health, your college doctor is one of the options available to you who can help. Being part of your college network means that we understand the wider collegiate University system and can fully support you when the need may arise. Even if you are not directly affiliated with a college, all students have the option to register with a college doctor, safe in the knowledge that any information you share with us is confidential.

Why you should get tested when you return

As we begin the new term we are faced with a fresh challenge: the infection rate is much higher than it has been in previous months, and it continues to climb. We also face yet more uncertainty about returning to university. 

Please see more details on the Finance Division website and if you have any questions email the project mailbox.

What is SAD?

Symptoms of SAD can include:

• a persistent low mood
• a loss of pleasure or interest in normal everyday activities
• irritability
• feelings of despair, guilt and worthlessness
• feeling lethargic (lacking in energy) and sleepy during the day
• sleeping for longer than normal and finding it hard to get up in the morning
• craving carbohydrates and gaining weight

For some people, these symptoms can be severe and have a significant impact on their day-to-day activities.

Term dates, and in-person teaching

Hilary term dates will remain as they are at present. For some taught courses, in-person teaching will begin from your existing start date. This particularly applies to those courses with practical elements or early assessments; those with students on placements; and non-residential part time courses. For most other taught courses, formal in-person teaching will start from Monday 25 January (2^nd week).

Catherine Dixon is a second year undergraduate student studying Music at Merton. Catherine has a chronic illness which can make studying, and life in general, very difficult. A chronic illness is a condition that lasts a year or more and requires ongoing medical attention or limits daily life, often both.

Catherine, who suffers from lupus, autoimmune pancreatitis and diabetes insipidus shares her story of applying to and studying at Oxford with a chronic illness.

"Hey! My name’s Guy Dabby-Joory, and I’m a second year PPE student at Worcester and I’ve been President of Oxford JSoc (Jewish Society) for Michaelmas Term 2020. I’m also my JCR’s Academic Affairs and Careers Rep, Volunteer Training and Recruitment Rep at Turl Street Homeless Action, and Features Editor at The Flete.