I’m taking part in the 525 Challenge as students who have been affected by the pandemic need our help more than ever! In response to the devastating Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the University set up the Covid-19 525 Bursary Fund to support students facing severe financial hardship. The University is working hard to ensure that all students have the support they need and that no one is disadvantaged.

• Many are finding it harder than ever to make ends meet as their part-time jobs have disappeared, yet they still have bills and rent to pay.
• Those who also rely on their family for support may be gravely affected by loss of family income, including students undertaking important medical research.
• Many international students find themselves confined to halls and unable to return home to their family.
• Others struggle to join online learning due to a lack of equipment or a poor internet connection.
• Students from disadvantaged backgrounds may be unable to join us without savings from their summer jobs.