This evening (Sunday 7 December 2025), Professor Mark E. Smith has made the following statement:

I am shocked and deeply saddened to confirm that the person who died following an incident in Portswood on Wednesday 3 December was a student here at our University. Henry Nowak was a first year Accounting and Finance undergraduate who was embracing university life, enjoying his studies and becoming actively involved in clubs and societies.

BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 thoughts and deep condolences are very much with Henry’s family, friends, and all those who knew and loved him at this incredibly difficult time. We will do whatever we can to support Henry’s family and friends over the coming weeks.

I understand that this news is shocking for our whole community and that some of you may find it particularly distressing or upsetting. BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 focus will be on supporting our staff and students as we absorb this news. We are a caring community and I encourage you to reach out to someone – a friend, colleague, line manager, personal tutor or one of the support contacts mentioned below – if you have been affected by this news and need to talk.

The flag in Jubilee Square on Highfield Campus will be flown at half-mast.

We will support the police with their ongoing investigation in any way that we can.

Support for staff

Colleagues affected can contact their line manager to discuss any support or access the resources below:

• You can contact?AskHR?to find out more?about?support available to you, or access our?wellbeing resources and advice
• The?Employee Assistance Programme?is a?24/7?confidential service for all staff who?need support with mental health, wellbeing or stress related issues. Calls are handled by qualified practitioners and advisors
• We also have?First Aiders for Mental Health?across our University who can offer signposting and?a confidential listening space.

Support for students

• The Student Hub?is available to contact 24/7. Students can speak to a member of the team via?email,?online chat, in-person or by calling 02380 599 599
• The?SUSU Advice Centre?is also available to provide free, independent and confidential advice
• The?UK Council for International Student Affairs Advice Line?can be reached on +4420 7788 9214, open Monday to Friday (except for public holidays): 13.00 to 16:00 (UK time)
• The university’s?Student Safety site?was created with Hampshire Constabulary and provides information about staying safe from a range of issues that may arise while at university, and where to seek support.