The exam and assessment period can feel like a lot of pressure, so let us help you look after yourself.
Wellbeing events
Join our Wellbeing team in the Alsop Building as they host mindful and relaxing activities to help you unwind from Monday, 11 May to Friday, 22 May (first two weeks of exams) from 12pm-4pm each day. Activities include:
Sound therapy and breathwork sessions
Relax to soothing sound vibrations and meditate away some of your stresses.
- Wednesday, 13 and Thursday, 14 May at 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm
- Wednesday, 20 and Thursday, 21 May at 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm
Book your sound therapy and breathwork session here
What else is on
As well as sound therapy, the Wellbeing team is also offering:
- Men’s advice drop-in
Friday, 15 May (2.30-4pm)
Tuesday, 19 May (12-1pm) - Stretch and relax classes
Monday, 18 May (2.15-2.45pm) - Boardgame and craft sessions
Friday, 15 May (12-2.15pm)
Friday, 22 May (12-4pm) - Relaxation and mindful crafts
Monday, 18 May (12-2.15pm)
Tuesday, 19 <ay (1.25-4pm)
All activities are free and don’t need to be booked. Just turn up at the Alsop Building lower ground floor.
Support from the Guild
The Guild is also providing some much needed nourishment during exams and assessments.
Food for Thought
Food for Thought is back on campus to fuel your exam season! Find free study snacks courtesy of the Guild at the Sydney Jones and Harold Cohen libraries to power you through those revision sessions:
- Tuesday,12 May (10am-11am)
- Wednesday, 13 May (1pm-2pm)
- Friday, 15 May (11am-12pm)
- Monday, 18 May (2pm-3pm)
- Tuesday, 19 May (10am-11am)
- Thursday, 21 May (3pm-4pm)
- Tuesday, 26 May (11am-12pm)
- Thursday, 28 May (1pm-2pm)
- Friday, 29 May (11am-12pm)
Reminder: how to access support
If you are feeling anxious, stressed or just need to talk, remember teams across the University are here to help:
- Student Support Services: Our Student Services team can help you with a range of non-academic issues including wellbeing and stress related to your studies. You can find them in the Student Life Building on University Square, and book an appointment with them by completing this short form.
- Listening services: Health Assured: Call 0800 028 3766 24 hours 365 days a year freephone helpline. Health Assured also provide the Wisdom app which includes options to speak to someone via live chat, email or video call.
- Schools and departments: You may find it helpful to talk to your school or your department.
- The Guild: The Guild offer free and confidential advice and are independent from the University.
- Self-help hub: Our self-help guides are developed by clinical psychologists. These resources provide practical advice and support for a range of issues that may be affecting your wellbeing including anxiety, stress, depression and sleeping problems.