Aston Students' Union is deeply concerned by the conflict currently taking place in the Middle East. We hope to see the violence come to an end.  

We are particularly concerned for the wellbeing of our members who may be more directly impacted. Please remember that you are not alone, and your welfare is important to us. If you are in need of support, or simply want to connect to share your concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.  

We would encourage any students who need support to speak with the range of services available at Aston and in Birmingham including:

The Chaplaincy; www.aston.ac.uk/current-students/health-and-wellbeing/chaplaincy

Counselling & Mental Wellbeing; www.aston.ac.uk/current-students/health-and-wellbeing/counselling

SU Advice; www.astonsu.com/support/arc/

Aston Students' Union is proud of our diverse and inclusive student community. We are aware that the conflict could lead to an increase in Antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents. Aston Students' Union does not tolerate and opposes any form of antisemitism, Islamophobia or racism. We have a zero tolerance policy towards harassment and abuse. and  We encourage respectful dialogue and ask our members to think carefully and to be compassionate and respectful in their behaviour. Aston Students' Union is a recognised Third Party Hate Crime Reporting Centre and our staff team can help anyone impacted by a Hate Crime or a Hate Incident to make a report; www.astonsu.com/support/incident_reporting/hate_crime/

Jude Install - Students' Union Chairperson 

On behalf of the Students' Union Executive Committee

chair@union.aston.ac.uk