Study-Life Resources for Post-Grad Students at UAL

UAL’s dedicated postgraduate network is for sharing work, finding opportunities, and connecting with other creatives.

Access: Explore the Post‑Grad Community page on the UAL website and see how you can get involved.

Tip: Join monthly Post-Grad Connects events, Community Table events and interest groups to overcome isolation and build belonging.

UAL’s Postgraduate Interest Groups are informal communities of students who share similar research themes, creative practices, or professional interests. They offer a relaxed, collaborative way to exchange ideas, get feedback, and find peers working on complementary projects across different colleges. Each group is student-led, and open to all postgraduates, regardless of discipline or study mode.

Access: Join through the Post-Grad Community platform or attend introductory sessions advertised via the monthly Post-Grad Community newsletter and Post-Grad Community Instagram.

Tip:  Use interest groups to test research ideas, collaborate on exhibitions or publications, and build your cross-college network.

Offers advanced research resources, library services, study space bookings, academic writing, and learning development support.

Access: visit Library Services page on the UAL website and Academic Support Online.

Tip: Schedule an early meeting with an Academic Support tutor to clarify expectations and strengthen your research approach.

Provides counselling, health advice, disability services, and student advice (academic, financial, visa). These services support both your academic and personal wellbeing.

Access: Available through the Student Services section on the UAL website.

Tip: Save key service contacts early—especially for wellbeing, finance, and visa support.

Arts SU (Students’ Union for University of the Arts London) is an independent, student-led organisation representing all UAL students. It provides a range of free services, including academic advice, wellbeing support, campaigning, and creative opportunities. Postgraduate students can benefit from joining societies, attending workshops, volunteering, or becoming course reps — all of which help build community and leadership experience.

Access: Visit the ArtsSU website for events, representation, advice, and wellbeing resources.

Tip: Engage with Arts SU early to find communities, take part in campaigns, or simply connect with peers across colleges.

Sometimes we all need a moment of quiet to reset or reflect during a busy day.  Students can access quiet spaces at each UAL site.

UAL has 3 types of quiet spaces. Some UAL sites have separate Multi-faith rooms and Wellbeing rooms, while others have 1 Multi-faith and Wellbeing room.

Access:  Find out more about the types of quiet spaces and where they are located on the Quiet Spaces page

UAL offers money management support, hardship funding, scholarships, bursaries, and alumni discounts for postgraduate students.

Access: Find out how UAL supports you with your money management. See the Scholarships and Funding page or if you are eligible for the Hardship Fund

Tip: Note application deadlines in advance and explore external funding alongside UAL’s own schemes.

Start early – explore all resources at the beginning of term and note key contacts.

Don’t wait for crisis – access help proactively to stay balanced and creative.

Integrate support into your routine – plan time for writing support, library research, and wellbeing.

Use peer networks – join the Post‑Grad Community, follow their socials, look out for the monthly newsletter and attend events.

Link academic and wellbeing support – use both around your key deadlines.

Should you need any support navigating the above, please reach out to the Post-Grad Community PGCommunity@arts.ac.uk