Support over the minimum service days
Posted on behalf of: The Student Wellbeing Team
Last updated: Thursday, 3 April 2025
The University has some minimum service days between and inclusive of 17th-22nd April. This means that the vast majority of staff will not be working. A lot of people will have booked 14th-16th as annual leave so there will be a reduced number of staff working. Security will still be operating so in an emergency on campus you can call them on 01273 873333. Below are some resources that might be helpful to you over the minimum service days.
Togetherall
There is some specific information about spring break from togetherall, you can find more information in this article:
Shout
Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
As a digital service, Shout became vital during Covid-19, as one of the few mental health services able to operate as normal at this time. We have seen the need for our support remain high through the UK's cost of living crisis.
Shout is powered by the charity , which also powers , a service providing free, anonymous online advice about the important issues in young people’s lives.
Chaplaincy
Anglican, Catholic, and other Christian services for Holy Week are held both on and off campus by and in conjunction with our chaplains. Our students are invited to attend all off-campus events - the following list is just for events closely associated with our chaplaincy team.
Anglican:
Tuesday April 15: Service for Tuesday of Holy Week, ßÏßÏÊÓƵ University Meeting House Chapel, 12:15pm
Thursday April 17: Maundy Thursday Celebration of the Lord's Supper, St Laurence Church Falmer, 7pm
Friday April 18: Good Friday Stations of the Cross, St Laurence Church Falmer, 1pm
Saturday April 19: Holy Saturday Vigil and First Mass of Easter, St Laurence Church Falmer, 8pm
Sunday April 20: Easter Sunday Eucharist & Blessing of Easter Garden, St Laurence Church Falmer, 10am
Catholic:
Sunday April 13: Palm Sunday Service, ßÏßÏÊÓƵ University Meeting House, 6pm
Monday April 14-Thursday April 17: Worth Abbey holds an annual walking pilgrimage for young adults during Holy Week which some students participate in - you can book your place .
Thursday April 17-Sunday April 20: ßÏßÏÊÓƵ's Catholic Chaplain Fr. Rod Jones OSB celebrates Holy Week services at St. Mary Magdalen, Upper North Street, Brighton BN1 3FH (Maundy Thursday: Mass of the Lord's Supper, 8pm; Good Friday: Solemn Liturgy of the Lord's Passion, 3pm; Saturday: Easter Vigil, 8pm; Easter Sunday: 11am).
Thursday April 17-Sunday April 20: Worth Abbey holds an annual Easter Triduum retreat for young adults which some students attend - you can book your place .
Sunday April 20: Easter Sunday Mass, St. Joseph's Elm Grove, 11am