Student wellbeing resources
A central repository from the Student Wellbeing team of collateral, copy and content for you to use via your own communication channels.
Where specific dates are mentioned, please stick to these so that we're all on message at the same time.
January 2020
Exam season wellbeing planner
Details:
This is a one week planning tool for students to use during exam season. It includes space for revision planning as well as planning wellbeing activities over Monday – Sunday. The idea is to encourage students to incorporate looking after their wellbeing into their study plans.
Suggested copy for newsletters etc:
Whist you're studying for your upcoming exams, its important to remember to look after your wellbeing too. Please visit bit.ly/examwellbeingplanner to find a free, downloadable and printable planner for you to use over the exam season and beyond.
Self care and study
Details and suggested copy for newsletters etc:
Throughout the exam period, 13th - 24th January 2020, wellbeing activities will be taking place in the Student Wellbeing space in the ground floor of the Main Library. This includes free mindfulness colouring sessions, a Take Notice tree and free exam season wellbeing planners to take home. If you need a break from revision, each Monday from 2pm to 4pm, we are giving you a chance to take a break at our Kit Kat Chit Chat event. Enjoy a free biscuit and a chat with your fellow students in the Student Wellbeing space on the Ground Floor. Members of the Student Wellbeing team will also be on hand if you have any questions or need support.
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Muse headband sessions
Details:
Muse headbands are a meditation tool for students to use with the help of a staff member from the Wellbeing Team. We'll be doing lots of pop ups in January due to the exam period and students don’t have to book, they can just come along. The length of the meditation is up to the student, the most common is between 10-15 minutes.
For more details about Muse headbands, visit:
www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk/taking-care/wellbeing/takenotice/muse/.
Suggested copy for newsletters etc:
Feeling overwhelmed? Join us for a meditation session using our brainwave-sensing headband. During the January exam period, muse meditation sessions will take place on a drop-in basis and will be held in the pod in the large space at the back of the University's Main Library on the ground floor.
If you're not sure where to go, the Main Library reception staff will be able to point you in the right direction.
The sessions will be held on the following dates:
- Tuesday 14th January: 11am-1pm
- Thursday 16th January: 11am-1pm
- Tuesday 21st January: 11am-1pm
- Thursday 23rd January: 11am-1pm
*Please bring your own wired headphones along with you!*
If you’d like to find out more about muse headbands, visit:
www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk/taking-care/wellbeing/takenotice/muse/
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Regular updates and contact us
Find the latest on our standard monthly activities below - or our contact details if you need to get in touch.
Six ways to wellbeing
This month's way to wellbeing is Take Notice.
For more information, visit: www.studentsupport.manchester.ac.uk/taking-care/wellbeing/takenotice/.
The central University event will take place in February. More details will be added here as soon as they're available.
Resources to help you promote engagement with the Six Ways, or to advertise your own events, are available at: www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/brand/visual-identity/guidelines/other/.
We also have some digital screen designs here and here.
Don't forget to follow us on instagram: @uomwellbeing.
Student life essentials
This month's practical to-do list for students can be found here.
Got a question?
If you have any queries about any of the events here, please get in touch at studentsupport@manchester.ac.uk.