There is a variety of information available to help support you with you personal safety and security needs. If you are concerned about your personal safety you can contact the Students' Union Advice Centre for further help and support alternatively contact the University Tel: (0161) 295 5264. There is an information leaflet available from the Students' Union.
Free Bus/Bus Timetable
There is a Free campus bus which links the campuses, accommodation and car parks. Use the link to find out more information.
Top tips for students:
Regularly get a copy of your personal credit report (this costs from £2) from a credit reference agency to see if it includes any entries you do not recognise.
Royal Mail offers a redirection service when you move home. Consider redirecting any post for at least a year. Be careful if other people have access to your post, particularly in shared accommodation.
Collect post daily and contact Royal Mail if you think your post is being stolen.
If you move house, tell your bank, credit card company and other organisations that you deal with. To check that your personal details are secure, get a copy of your credit report two to three months after moving.
Choose reputable internet cafes that completely erase the disk you were using and reinstall the operating system from scratch for each user. Don't leave the computer unattended.
Cancel any lost or stolen credit or debit cards immediately. Keep a note of the emergency numbers you should call.
Be careful to keep your personal information secure when using your card over the phone, on the internet or in shops by making sure that other people cannot overhear you or see your personal information.
Keep your personal documents in a safe place, preferably in a lockable drawer or cabinet. Consider storing valuable financial documents with your bank.
If your passport or driving licence has been lost or stolen, contact immediately the organisation that issued it.
Protect yourself and your identity whilst online - Visit the Get Safe Online website for more information. There is also information available on the Identity Theft website.
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