The Mary Trevelyan Hardship Fund is a grant or a loan of up to £1,000 available to students in London who have found themselves in unexpected financial difficulties during their studies. Applications are accepted throughout the year. The eligibility and application details are available on the following link: https://www.ish.org.uk/financial-support/  

  DO’S Report any persons you do not recognise, to the Duty Manager or ISH Staff  Use strong passwords for your devices  Check unexpected emails before opening attachments or clicking on links in them.  Set a password or code for ALL mobile phones, laptops, PCs and tablets.  Store devices securely when not in use.  Lock your computer before leaving it unattended.  Activate the ‘lock’ function on work mobile devices.

We organise a lively programme of events for residents and members at ISH. From weekly Yoga and Zumba classes to theatre outings and cultural celebrations, there's something for everyone! Follow ISH on Social Media or check our Whats On page for details.   If you’re a resident or a member and would like to host your own event please contact our Events Team, events@ish.org.uk or if you're looking for something more ambitious our venues can be hired.

 Should you have a Maintenance fault in your room you should report the problem via the ISH portal: For internet issues, please​ contact Ask4: support.ask4.com​ or call 0114 303 3232 

Meal times and locations (effective from autumn 2021) are: ● Breakfast (The Thirsty Scholar) Monday ­to Friday 08:00 – 10:00 - 50% discount is available for all our residents (food only) ● Weekend Free Brunch (The Common Room): Saturday and Sunday 08:00–12:00 ● Lunch (The Thirsty Scholar) click and collect: Monday to Friday 12:00-14:00 – 50% discount offered to all our residents (food only) ● Dinner (standard bar menu in The Thirsty Scholar): Monday to Friday 16:00–20.

 ISH has an active responsibility for the Health and Safety of all its staff and residents. We will take all steps possible to ensure that everyone is kept safe and well whilst with us but the responsibility also rests with our staff and residents to act in a safe and sensible manner, to obey all warning notices and to not take unnecessary risks which may put the safety of fellow residents at risk.

We would love to hear from you and get you back in touch with our Alumni connections. Add your details to our Alumni pages and we'll get to work on connecting you. 

There are certain goods that you are not permitted to possess in the UK – this is to protect society, animal and public health and the environment. You risk being arrested or fined if you are found in possession of any of the illegal/banned goods.  Some important examples of illegal items include:    Controlled Drugs such as cocaine, heroin, MDMA (Ecstasy), cannabis, barbiturates, amphetamine and methamphetamine.   Offensive weapons such as flick and gravity knives, butterfly knives, push daggers, belt-buckle knives, death stars, swordsticks, stealth (nonmetallic) knives, knives disguised as everyday objects, knuckledusters, blowpipes, truncheons, and some martial arts equipment.

Rooms will be inspected every term to check their condition: general cleanliness, health and safety compliance and any maintenance issues. We aim to give residents seven days’ notice of these visits and it is recommended that, where possible, you are in your room/studio when the check takes place. The inspections will always be carried out between Monday and Friday, and from 11am till 6pm. Each resident will be notified via email informing them of the week of the planned inspection.

London is generally a safe city and we hope that you will feel secure during your time at ISH. It is, however, important that you take some common-­sense measures to keep yourself and your belongings safe:  ● The emergency number in the UK is 999 and this can be used to call the Police, Ambulance and Fire Service. It should only ever be used in a real emergency (if somebody’s life or property is in danger).

ISH Academic Year = 11 September 2021 to 18 June 2022   Autumn Term = 11 September 2021 to 18 December 2021   Christmas Holidays = 18 December 2021 to 8 January 2022   Spring Term = 8 January 2022 to 9 April 2022   Easter Holidays = 9 April 2022 to 30 April 2022   Summer Term = 30 April 2022 to 18 June 2022   

We have 7 venues that can be hired at ISH. 100% of the profit goes directly back to the charity to support #educationforall. ISH Venues is our meeting venue and can cater for delegates from 12 - 300 229.London is our lively live music venues. Venue 1 can host up to 620 people and Venue 2 can take 200. Our coffee house / bar The Thirsty Scholar is available to hire over the weekend for smaller club nights or parties.

If you stayed at ISH for more than 3 months then you are a 'Goat'. Goats is the affectionate term for ISH Alumni. You get a lifetime membership that gets you into ISH, allows you to bring in guests and gives you full access to all the benefits of membership. If you have any questions or need to replace your card, contact the Alumni Office by emailing alumni@ish.org.uk 

A standard single room has the following: 1 single bed 1 desk chair 1 study desk  1 wardrobe Under-bed storage and shelving 1 desk lamp 1 pack of bed linen 1 duvet and 2 pillows a sink a fridge Access to shared bathroom (sink, toilet, shower) Access to shared kitchen Access to shared laundry room Access to WiFi and ethernet port