“failing their own students.”<\/a><\/p>\nA spokesperson for the University of Sheffield said: \u201cWe understand this has been an incredibly difficult year for students and throughout the pandemic, we have been working closely with the Students\u2019 Union to ensure we are supporting students in the best possible way.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll of our support services are open and available online. Students who are self-isolating are offered a fast track to mental health support. We also contact all students who have notified us that they are self-isolating to check on their welfare and offer practical and emotional support. All students also have 24\/7 access to emotional and mental health advice through the TogetherAll service.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs part of our continued efforts to enhance our support provision in line with changing circumstances, the University also established a \u00a33 million Covid-19 Support Fund for any students who are facing particular challenges. We will continue listening to our students and reviewing the issues they raise, as well as working with the Students\u2019 Union to ensure we are providing students with the most effective and appropriate support.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beth Eyre, President of the Students\u2019 Union, said: \u201cThe SU officer team is focused on delivery rather than bureaucracy, as seen through the \u00a34 million back in University accommodation refunds as well as a \u00a33 million covid relief fund which includes refunds for unnecessary rent.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is one of the most generous financial packages given to students from any UK university and was secured by the Students\u2019 Union Officer team. We have a multitude of channels for listening to student voices, SU Council is just one, alongside one thousand academic reps, our surveys and the emails we receive directly from students.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a time that student campaigns across the country need to be working together and directing our pressure at the government, who have forgotten students at every turn. Our agenda is to demand a better experience and further compensation for the Forgotten Students of the pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n
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