Since launching in September 2025, the Network has grown to more than 160 members, including around 60 students, with members across Belfast, Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry.
You Don't Have to do it Alone
Being a carer can mean different things to different people. You might support a parent, partner, child, sibling, relative, friend or neighbour.
This could include helping with appointments and daily routines, providing emotional support, managing care arrangements or simply being there when someone needs you.
You may not even think of yourself as a carer. You might see yourself simply as a student supporting someone you care about.
The Carers’ Network recognises that everyone's experience is different and provides an opportunity to connect with people who understand the challenges of balancing caring responsibilities with university life.
As a student carer, there may be times when caring responsibilities affect your studies or mean you need to change your plans at short notice. Having people around you who understand can make a real difference.
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Who Can Join?
The Carers’ Network is open to:
- Students and staff who currently have caring responsibilities
- Those who have cared for someone in the past
- Anyone who expects caring responsibilities to become part of their life in the future
- People who may need care themselves at some point
- Allies who support the aims of the Network
You don't need to identify as a carer to be part of the community.
Connect with the Carers’ Network
The Network is growing across all three campuses and welcomes new members who want to connect with others, share experiences and support the development of a more carer-inclusive university community.
If you are balancing caring responsibilities with your studies, you can also explore the wider support available to you through the Student Wellbeing and Student Success Centre teams.
Become a Student Carer Representative
The Carers’ Network is looking for a Student Carer Representative for each campus.
As a representative, you can help shape the Network and make sure the experiences and needs of student carers are heard. You’ll work closely with your Campus Lead to:
- Promote the Carers’ Network and encourage other student carers to get involved
- Support engagement activities and events on your campus
- Share the experiences, challenges and needs of student carers to help inform the Network’s priorities
- Help create an inclusive and supportive community for student carers
If you’re interested in becoming a Student Carer Representative, please get in touch.
Coming up on Campus
The Carers’ Network is continuing to create opportunities for members to connect, share experiences and get involved across our campuses.
Keep an eye out for Network updates, with events and activities planned over the coming months, including Carers Rights Day on Thursday 19 November 2026 and Carers Week from Monday 7 - Sunday 13 June 2027.
