Last week (9-15 May), we celebrated wellbeing across the University, with relaxing, active and tasty activities – which were all free. Based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing steps, the activities were designed to help you take care of your wellbeing and unwind. Here are just some of the highlights in pictures:
The week kicked off with Wellfest – a celebration of wellbeing on Highfield Campus – with stalls including doughnut decorating, rock painting, mindful colouring, table tennis and much more.
Some students enjoyed arranging a mini bouquet of flowers to give to a friend or to leave around campus with a note for a stranger.
Meanwhile, others tested their skills on the water during the paddleboard session at the Watersports Centre.
At the end of the week, students enjoyed a free cream tea box and relaxed in the sun on hammocks and blankets.
The week concluded with an online talk by Solent Mind on how to best cope with assessment stress, and the importance of taking time to relax during challenging times.
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SUSU: You Are More Than Your Studies
Mental Health Awareness Week may have ended, but there are plenty of activities coming up soon so you can take the chance to do something you enjoy, while taking care of your wellbeing during your studies including:
- Free breakfasts in the Bridge between 08:30–11:00 on Monday 16 May, Monday 23 May, Monday 30 May and Monday 6 June
- Free ice cream in Hartley Library on Tuesday 17 May, 12:00–14:00, and at Winchester School of Art Cafe on Thursday 19 May, 14:00–16:00
- Zumba classes in the SUSU Activities Room (Building 42) on Monday 30 May, 16:30–17:30 and Monday 6 June, 16:30–17:30
Visit the SUSU website to find out what else is on.
Events and activity in the student community
Visit SharePoint for other free activities in the weeks to come and all year.
