< BACK TO CONTENTS UNITE STUDENTS | THE IMPACT OF SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUND ON THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE 19 MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY The university has co-created a series of resources with their Peer Guides to address a number of the issues raised in this report. These include a video and podcast aiming to reduce harm from alcohol consumption. They have delivered sessions to committee members of the netball, football, rugby union and hockey teams and are liaising with the SU to deliver such sessions with societies. So far, the Surf Club has completely transformed its Instagram page and socials as a result. The peer guides have also developed a video about hate crime and a 3 minute budgeting video is in production. Their podcast material includes: preparing for assessments, developing resilience, navigating wobble week, and imposter syndrome. There is guidance for students seeking information about second year accommodation options. ResLife to Residential covers a range of aspects including how to find a house, types of contract, where to live, moving and safety advice, liaising with landlords and tips on how to be a good housemate. The university runs a food bank every Wednesday in halls, and Peer Guides attend to offer support. For next year, Manchester Met is developing early identification of students who are in debt in halls. They plan to offer budgeting advice over coffee and, where possible, offer students the opportunity to work for the university. CASE STUDIES