Student Wellbeing & Inclusivity Services - Diverse Support Group

The Diverse Support Group is an initiative developed by Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service (SWIS) aimed at supporting students coming from diverse backgrounds and with diverse identities, such as LGBQ+, trans and non-binary students.

In the form of seminars, the members will be meeting fortnightly via Zoom, with the aim to create a peer-support network and a place to share support and wellbeing advice. In these spaces students can expect to bring up any issues they may face, to receive advice or a listening ear,  and to hear similar experiences from fellow members. Through an ‘Experience in common’  method, the group hopes to build a stronger community, and to create a safe space to share and get support from like-minded people. 

Come along to have a chat, share a story, or learn some wellbeing tips.

This is a safe space where you can listen or be listened to, and it’s your choice how you participate!

Details of our next group meeting below:

Location: Zoom Meeting ID will be shared with you on the day. 
Date: Wednesday 1 December
Time: 12.00 - 1.00pm UK Time
Campus: Students from all campuses welcome 

The group is open to all campuses, and to sign up, please email the SWIS lead – Stefan at spinti@essex.ac.uk, or sutransofficer@essex.ac.uk. Zoom details and our group values will be sent to you on via email on the day of the meeting.