HealthyU, HealthyUs, HealthyUniversity

Join us for six months of HealthyU, HealthyUs, HealthyUniversity 2025

A healthy mind and body are important to good wellbeing , enjoying life and getting the most out of your study. Our six-month  health improvement campaign encourages us as individuals and a community to be proactive about our wellbeing. A healthy collective means a healthy university and you can impact positively on others wellbeing, as well as your own.

There are six themes to help support you to improve your mental health and wellbeing, Each month we will highlight one theme.

February - Give
March - Take Notice
April - Be Active
May - Connect
June - Keep Learning
July - Future Steps

Look at the calendar below to find out about the events, activities and competitions for you to take part in. We will also be providing wellbeing information and a range of activities for you to get involved in.

Follow the Wellbeing Team on Instagram to stay in touch with what's happening and for healthy tips, inspiration and student content.

 

 

The University Counselling Service are offering workshops. For more information about what's happening, clck here

Do you live in student halls or third party accommodation? See what ResX events are taking place

February

February 
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1 - 28 Feb

100 acts of kindness

Share your experience of kindness. Have you recieved an act of kindness, or maybe you've made an act of kindness towards someone (or something) else, which you're like to share with us? No matter how small, or when it happened, we'd like to hear from you!

Upload your text and/or an image to our 100 acts of kindness wall so we can share in that feel good vibe of giving and recieving kindness. 

Our mission is to include 100 experiences on our kindness wall and as an act of kindness in return, we will be giving away gifts to randomly selected entrants. More details will be shared soon.

Open to all students and staff

Online  Give

Mon 3 Feb

Gratitude Cafe

Join us at the Gratitude Café to celebrate the theme of Give in the month of February.

- Enjoy free refreshments while writing thank you notes to friends, teachers or support staff on our gratitude postcards.

- Unwind with free hand and arm massages,

- Find out more about the Community Pantry Project or support a local charity by purchasing a delicious cake or bake at our bake sale hosted by The Rucksack Project.

- Take a moment to relax, reflect, and share gratitude with the university community!

Open to all students a staff. No need to book - just turn up

The Nest, The Barn, Sutton Bonington campus Give

Throughout February

LGBTQIA+ History Month

LGBTQIA+ History Month raises awareness of the community's history, celebrates our successes and people, and progresses towards a more equitable future.

LGBTQIA+ History Month is celebrated every February and the theme for 2025 is 'Activism and Social Change'.

For 2025, we have an exciting and diverse range of events, activities, and celebrations our university community can get involved in. These include film screenings, talks and workshops, as well as opportunities to get hands-on and creative as well as to ask questions and learn about LGBTQIA+ identities.

Visit: Celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month at UoN article to learn about events and activities organised throughout February.

Multiple locations Take notice, Connect, Keep learning

6th Feb

6.30pm - 9.45pm

Kindness Jars & Faux Flower Crafts

Please note: this event is open to Nottingham Two & Deakins Place resdients only

Bring some coloour into your life. Make a tiny bouquet of flowers or decorate a jar and ask your friends and family to fill it with workds of affirmation and what they love about you! Hosted by ResX.

Deakins Place Common Room

Give, Connect, Keep Learning

3rd-9th Feb

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week

This week focuses on raising awareness of sexual abuse and violence, showing solidarity with survivors, and signposting support. We aim to challenge misconceptions and provide a platform for survivor voices.

Key Events:

Light Up the Night - 3rd February, 6:30 pm
Join UoN SASS (Students Against Sexual Violence and Sexism) at Portland Steps for a powerful evening reclaiming campus as a safe space. Expect speeches, poetry, and free hot drinks. Sign-painting event on 28th January. For details, visit @uonsass on Instagram.

Mandatory Consent Training - 1st Years Only
Missed your consent training last term? Additional one-hour sessions are available this week. Book now or contact BR-consent-training@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk if personal lived experiences make attendance difficult.

Multiple locations & online Connect

10th-14th February

Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week

This week is all about harm reduction and promoting safer choices. UoNSU is committed to providing resources and support to help limit the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol. Check out events, freebies, and resources throughout the week!

Key Events:

The Place Drop-In - Tuesday, 2-4 pm
Visit the Liberation Hub (C Floor, Portland Building) for confidential support and advice from The Place team. Gain knowledge and confidence to identify and respond to substance-related risks.

Beer Goggles Competition - Tuesday, 2-4 pm
Think you’re a cocktail or mocktail pro? Test your skills while wearing beer goggles and learn about safer drinking habits. Prizes up for grabs!

Freebies & Flyers All Week:
Pick up free unit cups, drink covers, Spikeys, and info leaflets from these wellbeing hubs:

  • Welcome Zone: Portland Building, UP
  • Liberation Hub: Portland Building, UP
  • The Nest: Sutton Bonington
  • Exchange Atrium: Jubilee Campus

Follow @uonsu_support for full details!

Multiple locations Take notice,  Keep learning

 

 

  

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