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If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious or sad about what's going on in the news, know that you're definitely not alone. Here are some actions we can take to help us cope better through times like this.

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Take a look at our resources, information and support, find further help or reach out to one of our volunteers.

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Shout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support

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Shout 85258 is the UK's first 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Get free, confidential mental health support anytime, anywhere. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258.

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Expert information and support to help students through the uncertainty of student life - whether it's your mental health, your studies, money, housing or relationships.

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Using your uni ID you can grab some real bargain tickets and enjoy time at the theatre. Check the website for 100's of tickets

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Brassed Off

Live Audio Described Peformance BSL Interpreted Performance Captioned Performance Dementia Friendly Performance Distanced Performance

Following a smash-hit, sell-out run in 2015, Derby Theatre's production of the immensely popular Brassed Off returns to the main stage for autumn 2023! Love, loss, faith and flugelhorns.

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Live Audio Described Peformance BSL Interpreted Performance Captioned Performance Dementia Friendly Performance Distanced Performance Following a smash-hit, sell-out run in 2015, Derby Theatre's production of the immensely popular Brassed Off returns to the main stage for autumn 2023! Love, loss, faith and flugelhorns.

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If you are needing media equipment for a project or work event, you can hire out latest items in advance from the Hub

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All our cameras, video cameras, microphones, mixing desks and lighting and sound equipment are stored at our Media Loan Hub in Markeaton Street. Our students can book equipment out, free of charge,when they need it.

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An amazing facility available to you to make things, create or form items that you have been thinking about. With 3D printers, tech support and knowledge and a great space it's available to all students

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About the Makerspace

The Makerspace is open to any University of Derby student, regardless of what course you study. It can be used for personal projects as well as coursework, so if there's a prototype you've always wanted to make, or you have an idea you would like to bring to life then The Makerspace can help.

What is the Makerspace for?

Students, faculty, alumni, and staff are the driving force behind Derby's vibrant maker culture and community. Time and again it is clear how Makerspaces foster student success by supporting the development of confidence, perseverance, collaboration and innovative and imaginative student projects. For that reason, it is important to foster and strengthen the maker community across campus.

Hands-on education changes the way students learn and transforms the way they think, particularly in today's innovation-driven world. Makerspaces prioritise unrestricted making, stewarded by community members who educate new users in safe making practices.

Our equipment

Laser cutter

Our 60-watt CO2 laser cutter is the main workhorse in the Makerspace. It can cut through wood, plastic and many other materials. It is the quickest way to manufacture something and it's interesting to watch it working.

3D printers

The Makerspace has multiple 3D printers for fused deposition modelling (FDM) manufacturing and rapid prototyping. Our main FDM printers are Creality Ender3 Pros, but we also have lots of printers that the students have built themselves.

Electronics equipment

Whether you are soldering up a printed circuit board, adding lights to clothing or troubleshooting a faulty device, you can do it in the Makerspace. We have a wide range of electronics equipment including soldering irons, power supplies, multi-meters and oscilloscopes.

CNC equipment

With our small PCB mill you can make your own circuit boards for electronics. Or perhaps you may want to engrave your name onto some metal with the larger milling machine.

We also have a range of hand and power tools that can be used to shape most materials for your projects.

Make Impact Consortium

Our members work together to define, and practice, better ways to make an impact through design. The Make Impact Consortium is for universities, companies and public agencies who understand that technological innovation is about people, and who value the importance of joining a like-minded community for mutual learning and benefit.

The Make Impact Consortium regularly hosts innovative design and making challenges to engage its students through community building and social awareness. Student teams design, model and develop computer-aided draughting (CAD) solutions around a theme.

University of Derby students have participated in all of the design challenges so far and finished second place in the 2020 Covid-19 challenge.

The Make Impact Consortium is led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with eight other founding members: Fontys University (The Netherlands), Texas A&M University, University of Derby (UK), University of Michigan, University of Cincinnati, Universidad Francisco Marroquin (Guatemala), Al-Ahliyya Amman University (Jordan) and Applied Sciences University (Jordan).

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Open to all students at the University of Derby the Makerspace is a student-led workshop based at our Markeaton Street site. The facility is run by students, for students. Once you have been inducted to use a piece of equipment you will then be able to book and use it for your future projects.

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There are loads of clubs and societies for sporty and non-sporty interests. A great way to enjoy the university experience, meet people and do something new or that you enjoy

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Whatever you're passionate about, you'll find it here. There are over 150 sports clubs and societies on offer at our University - all run by students and supported by the Union. Many of them will be looking for new members during the Freshers' Fair in September, so look out for their stalls.

Sports clubs

Think of a sport and there's probably a club for it here. From individual sports like archery, boxing, swimming, trampolining and even weightlifting, to team sports like football, rugby (union and league), cricket, netball, table tennis, American football, dodgeball and cheerleading.

Around 16 sports clubs enter teams into the BUCS league (British Universities and Colleges Sport league) so you can compete against other institutions. We're currently at our highest ever BUCS position!

Thanks to our close proximity to the Peak District, there are also clubs for outdoor and adventure sports - particularly at our Buxton Campus. These can be a great way to try activities that are otherwise expensive or difficult to arrange, like climbing, caving, canoeing, horse riding and more. See the full list of sports clubs

You can also find out more about sport at the university, including facilities, scholarships and performance development programmes.

Societies

By joining a society, you can meet people with similar interests, outlooks, cultures or backgrounds. Societies can be related to:

a course or subject area, such as the Law Society or Arts Society

an interest, such as the Film Society, Spanish Society or Rock Music Society

a religion or culture, such as the Christian Union, Islamic Society or Afro Caribbean Society

an identity, such as the LGBTQ+ Society, Mature Student or Student Parents and Carers Society

a cause or campaign, such as Student Action for Refugees (STAR) or Student Action for Armed Forces Communities (SAAFCO)

something else - you can start one of your own!

Societies usually organise regular activities and events for their members so they can be a safe and affordable way to get out and have fun. They are always in need of more committee members and organisers too, so they offer opportunities to do something worthwhile and boost your CV.
Our societies

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Whatever you're passionate about, you'll find it here. There are over 150 sports clubs and societies on offer at our University - all run by students and supported by the Union.

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Every Friday and Saturday

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Discover some of the history and famous people from the city

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Made in Derby is a trail of mosaic and cast iron plaques celebrating the the lives of people who have had a huge impact on the city and who have helped Derby to make it’s mark on the world.

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THE 10 BEST Free Things to Do in Derby (Updated 2023) | Tripadvisor

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Highly rated activities with free entry in Derby: The top things to do for free. See Tripadvisor's 129,024 traveller reviews and photos of Derby free attractions

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Various discounts and offers and use of Everyone Active gyms across the country

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Christmas Holiday Opening Times: Our opening times will vary over the festive period, please see ou

Home " Centre " University of Derby Sports Centre

Address & Telephone details

About this Centre

We've teamed up with the University of Derby to bring the local community a fantastic leisure facility that's packed with all the very latest sports and fitness equipment to help you on the way to your goals. Whether you prefer to hit the gym, give climbing a go on our indoor wall, try a variety of sports and activities in the versatile sports hall, we've got something for you. The centre also boasts two squash courts, two outdoor tennis/netball courts, two group fitness studios, a group cycling studio and even a couple of outdoor 3G synthetic pitches.

Working in partnership with

LATEST OFFERS

Join today and get fit for 2024, fulfil your New Year's resolution with our fantastic offer! Join today for only £1 joining fee*.

Take your first steps into fitness with this fantastic offer. Enjoy any of our gym, swimming or group fitness classes* with your pass, which will have you feeling loaded with energy and inspiration.

Activities at this Centre

Explore the activities, times and prices available at this centre

Or, if you already know what you're looking for use our quick search

Some of the most popular membership bundles from the University of Derby Sports Centre

Pay As You Go... Casual Use of Our Centre

If you are not ready for a membership, or do not use our centre on a regular basis then a "pay as you go" access may be better for you. Anyone can use our centre on a casual basis, all you need to do is register for an Everyone Active card. This will enable you to start booking classes & activities online or via the Everyone Active app.

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University of Derby Sports Centre facilities includes a gym, sports hall, fitness classes & climbing wall. Sign up today for a gym membership.

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A wide range of support available, both in person and online or on the phone

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What we can help with...

There is a clear link between your wellbeing and academic success. To help you make the most of your time at the University our experienced wellbeing team provides confidential support to all students and applicants.

The Wellbeing Service can offer advice and guidance on a range of topics:

Contact us

If you need some support, or advice and would like to arrange an appointment, there are a couple of ways to get in touch:
If you're a current student, please complete this online form If you're a prospective student, please complete this online form
Alternatively, you can call the Student Wellbeing Centre team on 01332 593000 or drop us an email studentservices@derby.ac.uk and we'll get back to you within five working days.

Term Time and Non-Term Time Opening Hours:

9am - 4:30pm

Monday - Friday*

*with the exception of Bank Holidays

Located in B001, B-Block, Kedleston Road.

Out of Hours

Get 24/7 Support from...

Samaritans on 116 123

Talk Campus App for 24/7 free, instant support from anywhere in the world

Student Space: Text SHOUT to 85258

Further external support can be found via our Out of Hours Support Page.

If you wish to report an incident or need assistance whilst on site, please call Security on 01332 597777.

Student life this September

Wondering what student life will be like in September? We've got just the thing. Hear from our Student Wellbeing team on what you've got to look forward to as a University of Derby student

View student life this September - student wellbeing video transcript and audio description

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Support from student wellbeing includes a confidential counselling service. We have a GP surgery on campus in Derby and we have specialist support for people who had experience of living in care, students with a specific learning difficulty, disability, autistic spectrum disorder or a long-term health or mental health condition.

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Sign up and find out about paid opportunities at University

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Welcome to the Student Employment Agency

The Student Employment Agency is exclusive to current University of Derby students and those that have graduated up to 2 years; offering paid, temporary job opportunities throughout the University and with local employers. Register with us to receive job alerts.

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Suggestions and recommendations from the IT department

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Antivirus - Free Download Options for Staff and Students

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It is good practice to protect your computer with an Antivirus / Anti-Malware program. Protecting your computer from viruses is an essential step in keeping your personal information and University…

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Download and have free access to Microsoft Office on your computer and devices

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This guide will go through the procedure for installing Office 365 software (Outlook, OneDrive, Excel, Word, Powerpoint and more) on your personal computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Required

Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC with Internet Connection

Valid University of Derby Student Account

Important: Please uninstall any older versions of Office (if you have one installed) before proceeding with the download.
Procedure
1. Sign in to UDO and click the Microsoft 365 tile; alternatively, access the Office portal directly by going to office.com

2. Sign in to Office 365 Portal by using your student number followed by @unimail.derby.ac.uk;

3. Once signed in, click the Install Office apps drop-down menu and select Office 365 Apps:

4. You will be prompted to download or run the installer, click Run (if you have downloaded the file, run it from the location you have stored it to);

5. Once the download has completed, an installer will initiate automatically and start installing Microsoft Office 365 Apps;

6. Shortly, you will see a new window indicating that the installer is getting ready and preparing the files for installation;

7. Once the installation has finished; you will be prompted to agree to terms and conditions and start using the Office 365 Apps.

8. You may need to login to the Office App such as Word at launch for the first time in order to activate the software. It is also recommended to login as it allows you to save your work directly to your OneDrive and allowing you to keep your files stored in the cloud, securely.

9. Enter your password;

10. Once signed in, you will be prompted to remember your details and optionally allow University to Manage Your device. When prompted, DO NOT Click "YES" , but instead untick the box " Allow my organisation to manage my device". and click on " This app only" to continue as shown below:

11. You have successfully installed Microsoft Office on your computer.

12. You may wish to return back to your Office 365 Software status page to check your current installations and remove any unused activations to empty a slot for new installation:

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How to Install the Office 365 Apps on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 Computer at Home | Student

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This guide will go through the procedure for installing Office 365 software (Outlook, OneDrive, Excel, Word, Powerpoint and more) on your personal computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11. Require...

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If you have regular items on prescription you can save money with an annual or 3 monthly pass.  It does involve an upfront payment but if you have a longer term prescription you can save a lot of money

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Save money with a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC)

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Find out how to save money on NHS prescriptions with a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC).

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Apply for help if you have a low income due to being a student - help with prescriptions, dental, eyecare, etc

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If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS).

The scheme covers:

You can apply for the scheme as long as your savings, investments or property (not including where you live) do not exceed the capital limit.

In England, the limit is:

£23,250 for people who live permanently in a care home (from October 2025 the limit will rise to £100,000)

£16,000 for everyone else

Any help you're entitled to is also available to your partner and any dependant young people.

Depending on your circumstances, you can receive full help (HC2 certificate) or partial help (HC3 certificate).

You qualify for full help if your weekly income is less than or equal to your weekly requirements (a personal allowance to cover your day-to-day living expenses and housing costs), or is greater than your weekly requirements by no more than half the current English prescription charge.

If your income exceeds your requirements, you may be entitled to partial help. Your certificate will show how much you have to pay towards your health costs.

The rules governing who's eligible are broadly the same as those for a means-tested benefit. But the assessment also takes into account council tax and housing costs, so you can get help with health costs even if your income is too high for a means-tested benefit.

Find out more about means-tested benefits on GOV.UK.

How to apply

There are 2 ways to apply for the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS). You can apply online or by post.

To find out who can apply online, or to make an online application, go to the NHS Business Services Authority website.

To apply by post you'll need to complete an HC1 form and send it to the address on the form.

You can order an HC1 form online, or download an HC1 form from the NHS Business Services Authority website and print it yourself.

The form may also be available from your local Jobcentre Plus office or NHS hospital. A doctor, dentist or optician may also be able to give you one.

If you need help making your claim or have questions about the LIS, call 0300 330 1343. Telephone lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, and Saturday 9am to 3pm.

Certificates are usually valid for between 6 months and 5 years, depending on your circumstances.

You do not need to apply if you or your partner:

get Income Support

get income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

get income-related Employment and Support Allowance

get Pension Credit Guarantee Credit

are named on, or entitled to, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate - if you do not have a certificate, you can show your award notice; you qualify if you get Child Tax Credits, Working Tax Credits with a disability element (or both) and have income for tax credit purposes of £15,276 or less

get Universal Credit and meet the criteria

These benefits or tax credits already entitle you to full help with health costs.

Formal reviews

If you're unhappy with the outcome of your claim, you can ask for a review by a service improvement adviser.

The service improvement team checks whether a claim has been correctly assessed in accordance with the regulations governing the scheme. If the decision was wrong, a new certificate will be sent to you.

You can request a review online via the NHS Business Services Authority website or post your request to:

NHSBSA
LIS Review Team
Help with Health Costs
Bridge House
152 Pilgrim Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6SN

How to claim back money that you've already paid

You can submit a claim for a refund at the same time as you apply for the Low Income Scheme. Refund claims must be received within 3 months of the date on which you paid, or within 3 months of the date of your sight test.

To claim a refund of prescription charges, you'll need an NHS receipt and refund form FP57. Ask for the form when you pay for your prescription.

To claim a refund of other charges, including dental treatment, wigs and fabric supports, sight tests, glasses or contact lenses, and healthcare travel costs, you'll need the relevant HC5 form.

You can download the HC5 refund forms from the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) website:

Important numbers

NHS Low Income Scheme helpline - 0300 330 1343.

Prescription services helpline - 0300 330 1349.

Queries about medical exemption certificates - 0300 330 1341.

Queries about prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) - 0300 330 1341.

Queries about tax credit certificates - 0300 330 1347.

Call 0300 330 1343 for all other queries.

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If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme.

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Get 1/3 off rail journeys - choose the option either 16-25, 26-30 or Friends & Family. For mature students make sure you click the 'mature student' option on 16-25 section and get Uni to help complete the details. You can save on the £30 cost via Totem or Unidays as well

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What is a Railcard?

A Railcard is a discount card that allows you to save up to 1/3 off the price of eligible train tickets, making it a great way to secure cheap fares.

Railcard types

There are nine main types of UK Railcards available. These are:

Network Railcard

16-17 Saver

16-25 Railcard

26-30 Railcard

Family & Friends Railcard

Two Together Railcard

Senior Railcard

Disabled Persons Railcard

Veterans Railcard

As an official retailer of Railcards from National Rail, you can buy seven of these in a digital format with us.

Please note that the Disabled Persons Railcard and Veterans Railcard are not available to buy with us. We are currently working on the ability to verify eligibility.

How much is a Railcard?

All new Railcards cost £30 for the whole year, except for the Disabled Persons Railcard, which costs just £20. Once you have a Railcard, you can get 1/3 off the price of your rail travel, making it a great way to secure cheap fares. Some Railcards are also available as a three-year option for £70, giving you even greater value for money (therefore costing around £23 per year).

When can I use a Railcard?

Again, this depends on the type of Railcard you have. Generally, all Railcards can be used for discounted train fares during Off-Peak times, weekends, and public holidays. Some, like the age-related Railcards, can be used during Peak times with a minimum fare, and the Disabled Persons Railcard can be used at any time.

Which tickets can you save money on?

It varies depending on the type of Railcard you have, as some are valid for use during Peak times, but generally, as a Railcard holder you can save money on Advance tickets, Off-Peak, Standard, and First Class tickets.

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Railcards | UK Digital Railcards For £30 | Buy Online with Trainline

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A Railcard is a discount card that allows you to save up to 1/3 off the price of eligible train tickets, making it a great way to secure cheap fares. There are nine main types of UK Railcards available.

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Welcome to All Bar One. With over 50 cocktail bars in landmark locations, we're home to expertly-shaken craft cocktails, alongside delicious tapas-style plates and bar snacks.

All Bar One is the place for laid-back brunches, speciality drinks, lazy lunches and nights to remember -it'll feel like happy hour, every hour. And if you're looking for the ultimate VIP Bottomless Brunch or Cocktail Masterclass mixology experience, All Bar One has everything for you to live life to the full.

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All Bar One is the perfect place to enjoy delicious cocktails and tapas-style plates with friends. See our menus, find your nearest All Bar One and book today.

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6 month student trial then 50% off Prime (£4.99 pm) Discounts on items, food and special offers

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Online shopping from a great selection at Amazon Student Store.

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UNiDAYS - Fast, free, exclusive discounts for students

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Get FREE, instant access to student discount. Join us today, and start saving with big retailers like ASOS, Adidas, Apple, Samsung, LookFantastic, Nike and LOADS more...

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The card cost free for basic, £14.99 for 1 year, £24.99 for 2 years or 3 YEARS. This includes a free TASTE card with 2for1 meals and 50% off. (Make sure paying the fee will be worth the discounts)

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prove your age with totum

Available with the added goodness of Home Office and Police endorsed proof of age ID, your TOTUM + ID is accredited by PASS and proves your age and name.
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TOTUM | The #1 UK Student Discount Card and App

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Welcome to TOTUM! The UK's #1 Student Discount and proof of age ID Card and App. The home of student offers, vouchers, news, proof of age ID, events and student life. TOTUM is NUS extra, evolved.

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There is a fund available for students who are facing severe and unexpected hardship.