Welcome to the Pause@uni Intranet Page
Pause@uni is a place for students aged up to the age of 25, where you can talk about anything that may be worrying you. We are a friendly team of trained and experienced workers, and are here to offer a listening ear, and share support and advice if needed. We offer "brief intervention" which means we help you make sense of any issues you wish to speak about, and help you navigate other support services if you feel it may help you.
We are open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11-5pm at 1, The Lodge North Gate for 1-2-1 sessions. You do not need to make an appointment, just drop in to see us.
Pause@Uni is open throughout the year, including all of the University vacations.
We also have weekly groups and social sessions for students of all ages. Join our free crafternoons in the Library Lounge, Main Library, every Wednesday, or pop into Comfort Zone every Thursday for a cuppa and friendship.
Come and visit us to find out what we do.
Join students May and Mahina to find out more about Pause.
Every Wednesday between 10am and 11am, we have an open house. Come and meet the team, see around the Lodge and garden, and ask any questions you may have. Have a cup of tea and a biscuit with us. We do not run sessions during this time.
You may find it useful to see what visiting Pause@uni looks like. We have created this visual story below for students who may find it helpful.
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Listen to Jane, manager of Pause@uni talk about the service and their way of supporting students. University staff - please feel free to share this film with student groups at lectures or seminars
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Introduction to the service
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Listen to Nola, a Pause@uni team member talk about what we are all about
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Take some time to unwind
Listen to the Pause@UoB Autumn playlist - scan the QR code in the image below:
Here is a picture of where we are based - it is right beside North Gate:
Pause Digbeth:
Outside of our days on campus, Pause Digbeth is open for phone and in-person support for those registered with a Birmingham-based GP (doctor). More information can be found at their website.
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More about The Children's Society
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