The University has committed additional funding to support students as part of Staffordshire Action on Cost. Most of this funding will be used to provide direct financial support to students in need and will provide subsidised food options at catering outlets; increase the number of paid placement opportunities; and support students who are experiencing digital poverty. In addition, the University has given students extended access to safe and warm study spaces.

Pro Vice-Chancellor Dr Annabel Kiernan said: “It’s important we do everything in our power to support our students through this cost-of-living crisis and that we don’t let financial concerns negatively impact their ability to study and succeed.

“We’ve committed an extra £500,000 to support students as part of Staffordshire Action on Cost. Most of this funding will be used to provide direct financial support to students but is on top of practical support solutions in the form of money management workshops, action on hygiene poverty, free cereal and toast from the Students’ Union, as well as subsidised access to clubs and societies.”

During the last term, Staffordshire University Students’ Union experienced a notable increase in the numbers of students seeking help for financial hardship and increased numbers of students using their FoodHub.

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