Support and development

Studying brings opportunities and challenges. Do you need support? Skills Lab, Student Well-being and Career Services will help you with your academic, personal and professional development. 

Visit Utrecht University’s Support and Development page to explore resources and courses that support your wellbeing. Here, you will easily find contact details for study advisors, information on social safety within the GSLS, and access to student confidants.

  • Study advisors This page introduces GSLS study advisors who advise on study-related matters—such as delays, personal issues, or illness—and guide you towards appropriate support.
  • Coaching Our coaches help to support your personal and academic development, to set goals, to improve skills and help you navigate challenges confidently.
  • Social safety This page highlights our commitment to maintaining social safety. Here, you will find support options, resources, and procedures for reporting or addressing inappropriate behaviour.
  • Student confidants Learn more about how student confidants offer a safe, confidential space to discuss misconduct, personal concerns, or social safety issues, and guide you to further support.
  • Skills lab Skills Lab delivers workshops, study coaching, and resources to boost your academic skills in writing, studying, languages, research, statistics, digital tools, and presentations.
  • Workshops Here, you find an overview of various support and development workshops offered to Utrecht University students, covering multiple topics.