Health, Wellbeing and Disability
We want you to get the most out of your time studying at Oxford but recognise that, from time to time, you may need extra support – whether for health, disability, financial or personal reasons.
There are many sources of support and information from both the College and the wider University. There is excellent up-to-date, comprehensive Health and Welfare information provided by the University on its website including information about the Disability Advisory Service. If you have a disability or medical condition make contact with the Disability Advisory Service as early as possible, at disability@admin.ox.ac.uk so that you access study and exam support. The College’s Academic Registrar, Carina Klingenberg is the Disability Co-ordinator and can be contact at carina.klingenberg@kellogg.ox.ac.uk or academic.office@kellogg.ox.ac.uk The University’s website also provides details of the confidential, free, professional counselling service available to all students.
The Middle Common Room (MCR) has an Equality and Welfare rep and a Welfare sub-committee so you can find friendly help or participate in supporting your fellow students. There is also lots of free and confidential advice for students from the Oxford University Student Union (Oxford SU).
There are events and initiatives throughout the year to promote wellbeing and provide support. These include walks, yoga, tea and cake, and massage to relieve exam stress. Look out for the University’s Wellbeing Week in Trinity Term.
Meet some of our 2023-24 Welfare Contacts:
From Trinity term 2023 our Senior Tutor is Dr Sandie Byrne Sandie is Associate Professor in English Literature and Creative Writing, at the University of Oxford’s Faculty of English. She is always happy to discuss your academic progress or other daily matters that may be of concern to you.
Dr Byrne can be contacted at senior.tutor@kellogg.ox.ac.uk
Kellogg’s College Advisors are usually Fellows or other postdoctoral members of College who, in most cases, will have knowledge relating to your broad subject area or at least be able to offer an insight into getting the most out of your course and Oxford more generally.
Your College Advisor will be able to:
- provide pastoral support, including on any health, personal or coping issues, and / or direct you to appropriate persons for assistance;
- monitor your progress by discussing with you your University supervision reports and being available for consultation either in person, via Skype, or by email;
- discuss with you any problems or difficulties you may be experiencing in your department or faculty, and / or with your supervisor;
- consult the Senior Tutor if there are concerns about your academic progress and if you appear to be experiencing difficulties with your academic work;
- offer guidance on sources of support that are available within the College and the wider University.
The role of your College Advisor should not be confused with that of your departmental/faculty supervisor who is responsible for directing your academic progress. Your College Advisor is not responsible for directing your academic work or for giving detailed academic guidance or commenting on written work.
For more information on College Advisors, please visit our Student Handbook.
University of Oxford Confidentiality Policy
University of Oxford Equality Policy
University of Oxford Policy and Procedure on Harassment
The University of Oxford Common Framework for Supporting Disabled Students
University of Oxford Access Guide
Kellogg Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures
Sexual violence: response and prevention
Kellogg Sexual Violence Support Information
University statement on the importance of freedom of speech
University Transgender Guidance and Policy
Peer Supporters
Trained to listen effectively, communicate sensitively, maintain confidentiality, respect boundaries, and recognise when and how to refer to professional support services, your Peer Supporters are here to help whenever needed.
Meet your Peer Supporters