On this page you can find a number of workshops and groups available to students.
These offer a variety of techniques, strategies and resources; allowing promotion of conversation and learning about a number of topics. We offer online and In-Person sessions, run and led by our Wellbeing staff.
Use the boxes below to find out more about what we offer.
The Bereavement Group offers students a safe space to express grief, peer support that can reduce feelings of isolation and an opportunity to share and learn from peers. Whilst staff will be present to facilitate, the group aims to be led by the participants.
Our Wellbeing Team host a pop-up café at different university venues every 2 weeks. Students can calm stress through arts & crafts, enjoy provided refreshments and learn more about the support available through our team.
Students can join a small group of peers to boost their wellbeing by spending 30 minutes with a therapy dog. These sessions run fortnightly on our main campus.
Mindfulness can support students to learn new skills to attend to feelings of stress and worry. Our course involves committing 4 weeks of mindfulness practice with weekly group sessions. This involves guided meditations and body scans.
Be Active is free for all students to get involved with activities, sports and exercise. This includes badminton sessions, a casual running group and events such as a colour run. Be Active provide all the equipment you need to join in.
The Exercise Referral Scheme is a programme designed to show how they students can use general activity and exercise to help improve both their physical and mental wellbeing. This can include fitness classes, swimming, gym sessions and racquet sports, either guided by an instructor or self-supported.