Student Support & Policies
Welfare and Wellbeing
Students are always welcome to discuss concerns with the CDT Directors, Deputy Directors, CDT Managers or Cohort Mentors at any time. Each partner institution also provides extensive welfare and wellbeing resources listed below.
Remember: You do not need to be in crisis to seek support. All services below are available to any student who would benefit from a conversation — whether about academic pressure, personal circumstances, or simply settling into PhD life.
Imperial College London
Within the Department
- Maths PhD Wellbeing & Support
Student Wellbeing Adviser and Mental Health First Aiders in department
- Wellbeing for Students (Graduate School)
- Student Counselling & Mental Health Advice
Free, confidential therapeutic consultations for all students
- Student Support Zone
Stress, isolation, homesickness, identity & wellbeing
- Move Imperial — Sport & Fitness
- Bullying & Harassment Support
University of Reading
The University’s Support & Wellbeing website provides links to a range of specialist resources available to students. These include:
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- Student Wellbeing Services offering appointments and a drop-in service.
- The wellbeing Wisdom App offering free confidential advice via live chat or video, 24/7, 365 days a year.
- The Student Wellness Check, a self-assessment tool to help you identify what support you might need and where to go to get it.
- A self-help hub, offering a range of self-help guides and signposting to external resources.
- Emergency and urgent help resources providing contact details for emergencies and urgent mental health support.
- Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) are members of staff who have had formal training in mental health first aid. They are available during normal working hours to any student who is feeling overwhelmed or in emotional distress and needs to talk to someone in confidence.
- A free telephone support line offering advice on a range of issues (including legal concerns, financial matters, crisis support, and family matters such as childcare or eldercare). This includes a confidential interpreter and translation service so you can get support in your preferred language.
University of Southampton
- Student Support and Wellbeing
Mental health, personal academic tutors and library services
- Mental Health Services
Counselling and specialist mental health support
- SUSU — Student Union Advice
Independent, confidential advice on welfare, housing and finance
- Health Service
Complaints and Disciplinary Policies
We are committed to helping you have the highest quality experience while undertaking your PhD as part of the MFC CDT. However, we understand that sometimes things go wrong. We would always encourage you to attempt to resolve issues informally if possible but, for when this isn’t feasible, each partner institution has its own formal procedures for student conduct, academic appeals and complaints. Please refer to the home pages for your home institution.
Imperial College London
University of Reading
University of Southampton
Code of Conduct
As members of the MFC CDT, all staff and students are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct set by their respective institutions. These guidelines ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. Below, you will find links to the Code of Conduct pages for Imperial College London, the University of Reading, and the University of Southampton.
If you have any concerns or require support, please contact your institution’s student support services or reach out to your institution’s CDT team .
