Monthly essentials - May
A central repository from the Student Wellbeing team of collateral, copy and content for you to use via your own communication channels or to help you to run your own activities.
Where specific dates are mentioned, please stick to these so that we're all on message at the same time.
Our comms plan can be found here if you'd like to get a sense of upcoming themes and activities. Please note, due to the fluidity of the current situation, this may be subject to change.
Six ways to wellbeing - Be Healthy (all month)
This month's way to wellbeing spotlight is on Be Healthy.
We'll be producing material to support and promote this way. Please visit the other items in this menu for more details.
Don't forget, if you want to plan your own activity and need inspiration, examples of previous events can be found here. As face to face activities aren't possible during the current situation, we'd love to hear from you with alternative suggestions. Please send these to studentsupport@manchester.ac.uk.
Resources
You can find ready-made resources here or, if you want to create your own, visit the University's brandsite for the assets you'll need (you'll need to scroll down a little to get to them!).
If creating your own, you’ll need to buy InDesign (in Adobe Creative Cloud) from the University's Electronic Software Delivery system.
You should also ask IT to install the University fonts, they can do this simply for you here.
Social media
Don't forget to follow us on instagram: @uomwellbeing.
Wellbeing Wednesdays (every Wednesday)
Every Wednesday the Wellbeing Team will be promoting positive wellbeing to encourage students to take care of themselves during these uncertain times.
We'll be handpicking different events and activites students can take part in throughout the day at home - from mindfulness sessions to exercise classes.
This will be promoted through our instagram page @uomwellbeing and on our student support website. You can find a clickable PDF schedule for the day here, this will be updated every Tuesday. Further assets for social media can be found below.
If you'd like to run your own activities to promote positive wellbeing and need some inspiration, take a look at this event ideas page. Due to the current situation, we know that face to face activities won't be possible so if you have any suggestions for alternative events, we'd love to hear from you: studentsupport@manchester.ac.uk
Remember to use the hashtag #uomwellbeingwednesdays in any social media posts!
Suggested copy for newsletters etc:
Looking for a wellbeing boost? Every Wednesday your Wellbeing Team will be running ‘Wellbeing Wednesdays!'. These Wednesdays will include wellbeing events and activities that you can take part in from home throughout the day - from mindfulness sessions to live gigs. Follow @uomwellbeing to get involved!
Assets:
(Right-click to save images- social media and instagram story assets will be updated every Tuesday)
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Be Healthy Instagram campaigns
This month, lots of our Be Healthy content will be hosted on our Instagram channel @uomwellbeing
Be sure to repost our content on your own channels and share the instagram account in any relevant communications.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Student Wellbeing Champions: Great Charity Bake off – 10th May
If you fancy yourself as a bit of a baking genius then why not put your skills to the test and bring out your best bakes to raise money for two incredible charities?
On Tuesday 10th May our Student Wellbeing Champions will be hosting a baking competition at the Students’ Union in which all of the donated baked items will be sold on a charity stall to raise money for MIND and PTSD UK.
Sound interesting?
Bring your baked goods to The Hive between 11:30am and 12:30pm where a panel of judges will decide which top 3 bakers will receive prizes. Then why not stick around as we put on a fantastic bake sale outside the SU from 12:30-3pm with all the donated baked items on display.
If baking's not your thing, then feel free to visit us at the stall outside the SU, indulge in some baked goods or simply spread the word. Every little helps, and we hope to raise as much as possible.
We hope to see you there!
Health Psychology Workshop – 11th May
Did you know that your physical health can have an effect on your mental health?
Do you find it difficult to change your unhealthy behaviours?
We have two health psychologists coming in to deliver a workshop to show you how you can do this!
Date: Wednesday 11th May
Location: Uni Place 6.207
Time: 1-3pm
Eventbrite link: //bit.ly/3vJNeM8
International Hummus Day – 13th May
Take a break from revising and come down to the ground floor of University Place between 1pm and 3pm to celebrate International Hummus Day for some free hummus and a selection of dips! Be quick while stocks last!
Wellbeing events calendar
Our wellbeing events calendar spotlights the events happening around the university and beyond that can help students take care of their wellbeing.
Student Wellbeing Champions
Our Student Wellbeing Champions are now in post. Check here for updates on events they are running.
If you have any queries about any of the activities here, please get in touch at studentsupport@manchester.ac.uk.
Are there any common student wellbeing issues you’re seeing that you think we could focus on? Let us know here