Wobble Wall

Share your worries and wobbles on our special wobble wall, or write an encouraging message of support for someone.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Inside out: portraits of emotional resilience (25th October - 30th November)

People in the BAME community worked with artist and storyteller Andy Farr to tell their experiences of mental health and emotional wellbeing. A physical exhibition in the Monica Partridge Builiding Foyer and online.

Visit online exhibition

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

9am-5pm

Faculty of Science Wobble Week Support and Wellbeing Stand: George Green Library (20th-24th November)

A space for students to access a wide range of UoN support information and resources. The table will be staffed at various times (between 9am and 5pm) across Wobble Week by the Faculty of Science Support and Wellbeing Team. Various crafty items and activities should be available for students. The stand will include information on how students can engage with our Support and Wellbeing team.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up. 

Chat, Cake, Relax

Come along, relax, chat, play games, meet new people over refreshments. This is a chilled session to relax. There will lots of wellbeing resource there too.

Open to Pharmacy students only - Please let us know if you want to join in (we need to know for the cake/biscuit supplies!) 

Therapy Dog Session

Our Therapy Dogs Session is a great opportunity to de-stress and cuddle with therapy dogs. Whether you're overwhelmed with assignments or simply a dog lover, this event is for you! Bertie and Ruby will be visiting the Faculty of Arts on Monday 20 November. Book a slot between 10am - 12pm to meet them. Spend quality time with our furry friends and let their wagging tails and wet noses bring a smile to your face.

Open to Faculty of Arts students only - sign up here

Colouring/Painting activities

Come along, relax, chat, play games, meet new people over refreshments. This is a chilled session to relax. There will lots of wellbeing resource there too.

Open to Health Science and School of Medicine students only - check Health Sciences or Medicine Instagram for updates

Oodles of Origami

Join us for some paper-folding fun!

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Medical School Foyer

Wobble Week Drop In

Having a wobble? Drop into The Burrow if you’d like to chat or want to ask anything about your university experience. Come along for advice, support and hot chocolate! 

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

QMC Mature Student Social

These sessions are designed to help mature students from across the university meet each other, in a non-academic setting. There will be a selection of games to play, crafting activities to get involved with and wellbeing information that you can take away.There will be free food and drinks (sandwiches, buffet food, hot and cold drinks). You are also very welcome to bring your own food and drinks. 

Open to mature students - no need to book, just turn up

Happiness Wellbeing Mindfulness Meditation

This one hour mindfulness session will be ran by Helena Wootton, a Lawyer and experienced NLP Master Practitioner. The session will involve an introduction to mindfulness, 20 minutes of meditation, follow by an opportunity for Q&A. The session will explore mindful practices and provide an opportunity to connect with fellow students who have a passion for wellbeing.

Open to all students - sign up here  

Studying Effectively Webinars

Staying motivated and tackling procrastination online study chat.  

Open to all students - find out more and register

Yoga 

Join The Guild for a yoga session designed to encourage relaxation and wellbeing.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Speed Friending

Meeting people and making friends at university can be difficult. If you didn't find your bestie during freshers it can feel daunting but it's never too late! Now the chaos of the start of term has started to calm down, why not come meet some like minded people or expand your friend circle a little more. With conversation prompts and people bingo there is no awkward silence to fear at this speed friending event, which will give you the chance similar to speed dating to chat one-to-one with other students looking to meet like minded people.

Open to all students (from any year group) - no need to book, just turn up.

ResX Events

Motivational Stickers

Get ready to stick it to self-doubt and sprinkle some motivation into your life with our motivational sticker activity! Peel, place, and power up your day with an assortment of inspiring stickers that'll turn your world into a canvas of positivity. Let's make motivation contagious, one sticker at a time!   

Open to all residential students, living in university halls - no need to book, just turn up

Follow ResX on Instagram for updates

Dining Hall, All Residential Halls:

- Ancaster 
- Cavendish
- Nightingale 
- Sherwood
- Rutland 
- Derby
- Lincoln
- Lenton & Wortley 
- Cripps
- Florence Boot
- Broadgate
- Jubilee
- St Peters Court
- Morris house & Riverside
- Raleigh
-Sutton Bonnington
- Vantage & Dagfa 

Pub Quiz

A pub quiz open to all students who think they know best. £2 entry, hosted by The Guild - a chance to enjoy yourself, meet new people and have some fun.

Open to all students  - no need to book, just turn up.

The Hive, The Barn, Sutton Bonington

Run/Walk with SB Run

Run or walk at your own pace with SB run. Exercise is proven to increase general wellbeing, so come along and get your day off to a good start. Meet at the Bandstand to begin the route.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Build your own care package at Cherry Tree Lodge

Come along to Cherry Tree Lodge to build your own mini care package and pick up a range of information to support your well-being.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Refuel Cafe

Take a break from your studies and join your fellow students and our library team for a relaxed chat with tea, coffee and biscuits!

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Studying Effectively Webinars

Getting started with using library resources online study chat.  

Open to all students - find out more and register

Origami/Knitting

The opportunity for students to meet with Academic staff over Origami and Knitting

Open to Health Sciences students only - check Health Science Instagram for updates

Wobble Week Crafts, Games and Spaghetti Tower Challenge!

Join the Engineering Education and Student Experience Team in the ESLC Atrium for a series of creative activities including stone decorating, origami, board games and a spaghetti tower competition!  Will you build the tallest structure??

This event will be supported by the support and wellbeing team as well as members from funding and financial support team who can offer budget and money saving tips.Tea, coffee and biscuits provided!

Open to Engineering Students only - no need to book, just turn up

Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Wobble Week Support and Wellbeing Stand

A space for students to access a wide range of UoN support information and resources. The table will be staffed by our friendly Support and Wellbeing Team, so feel free to come and say hello. Various craft activities will be available for you to relax and take a break from your studies, along with snacks (first-come first-served basis). The stand will also include information on how you can engage with our Support and Wellbeing team.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Careers drop-in

The Careers team will be running a drop-in session for students in Hallward Library. Students will be invited to take part in creative based activities (e.g. poster making, drawings etc) and the Careers Service will be on hand to offer support to students.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Career Wellbeing Pop-up

Thinking about your career and applying for jobs can be exciting, but it can also throw up challenges or feel a bit stressful. So, pop over to one of our pop-up stalls for a chat with a friendly careers adviser and help us to build a display that captures your tried and tested self-care techniques for career success!

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Wellbeing Craft Table

Wobble Week craft table containing wellbeing mindful activities supported by the health and wellbeing team from Engineering. 

Open to Engineering students only - no need to book, just turn up

Wellbeing and Crafting Table

Wobble Week craft table containing wellbeing mindful activities supported by the health and wellbeing team from Engineering. 

Open to FEPS Engineering students only - no need to book, just turn up

1-5pm

Ask Libraries 

We will be providing information stalls in our Libraries across Wobble Week for students to learn more about using our libraries, booking study spaces and finding resources for your studies.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Culture, Cake & Chat

Are you feeling a bit disorientated by life and study in the UK? Join us to hear about living in an unfamiliar culture, building your self-confidence and chatting over a hot drink and cake. Meet other international students and find out about the support services available. Includes a talk about 'The Ups and Downs of Culture Shock' from Daniele Bocchetti.

Open to all students (designed for international students) - register on MyWellbeing

Oasis, Portland Building, University Park

Relaxation Station and Wellbeing Marketplace

Join us for a craft session on the 'Relaxation Station' - crafts include festive decorations, knitting, drawing/colouring - or pick up information from our market stall about the Autism Network, ADHD Network, PsychoSoc Wellbeing or just call in for coffee, biscuit and a chat!

Psychology students only - no need to book, just turn up

The Hive Meet & Eat

A relaxed & free event hosted by the Burrow team, The Guild & ResX.  Come along for pizza, craft activities, Mario Kart and/or a chat with staff and students about student life.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Neurodiversity Panel Discussion

Everything was so exciting when you arrived, there was a buzz, everything was new, everyone was new. But now, maybe that shine is starting to wear off. You’re not quite sure if you can remember what was said in all of those talks during the first week, how will you budget for your meals and living costs? Can you even call your family for support? Are the people you’re hanging around with your friends, can you be yourself around them? These are some of the concerns that begin to bubble to the surface as the excitement begins to fade and reality sets in.

We know that a sense of belonging is the most significant factor in student retention and success and this is why we want to make sure students know that there are other people out there just like them, there are societies within their schools and student support networks that they can access. 

The ‘Find your people’ Seminars during Wobble Week are the initial seminars that are part of a larger series of ‘Diverse Speakers in STEM’ that will take place throughout the 23/24 academic year, the focus is on belonging and sharing lived experience of fellow students, alumni and staff from within the Faculty. We would like to demonstrate how diverse our peers are and the many obstacles and challenges they have faced or continue to face. We start by shining a light on the experiences of Women in STEM and those who identify as Neurodivergent in two panel discussions.

This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about their experiences, the tips and tricks that have helped them along the way and pose your own questions to them.

There will be time to socialise afterwards with pizza and games, whilst discovering some of the student networks and societies that can support you during your time at university.   

Open to Faculty of Science/Engineering/STEM students only - register here

University Park Mature Student Evening Social

These sessions are designed to help mature students from across the university meet each other, in a non-academic setting. There will be a selection of games to play, crafting activities to get involved with and wellbeing information that you can take away.There will be free food and drinks (sandwiches, buffet food, hot and cold drinks). You are also very welcome to bring your own food and drinks. 

Open to mature students - no need to book, just turn up

Expectations vs reality of university- Lets chat about it

Many of us come to university with a set of expectations of what our experience will be like, if the reality turns out to be different (which it often is) you can be left feeling disappointed, alone or even questioning your decision to be at university.  So lets talk about it, as hearing other students shared experience is one way to reaffirm your own feelings and dispel isolation. There will also be games and stone painting to do whilst you chat to relax and have some fun. 

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up. 

SB Players Set Painting

SB Players are the resident theatre group on campus, and we're running relaxed drop-in sessions for anyone looking to take their mind off their work and get creative! The sessions will involve painting set and props, which will be used in our Christmas Pantomime! It's a great way to destress, meet more people on campus, and get involved with a new society. Students are welcome to come along for the entire session, or just for a cup of tea and a chat! 

Have any questions? Students can email SB Players on sb-players@uonsu.com, message us on Instagram or Facebook, or can just drop in to the session! 

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

ResX Events

Worry Worms

Create your own Pet Worry Worm: Transform those pesky worries into squiggly fun! Join us in this whimsical adventure as we craft our own worry worms, turning anxiety into adorable, squishy, and laughable creatures. Release your stress, one worm at a time, and let's wriggle our worries away together!

Open to all residential students, living in university halls - no need to book, just turn up

Follow ResX on Instagram for updates

- Ancaster 
- Cavendish
- Nightingale 
- Sherwood
- Rutland 
- Derby
- Lincoln
- Lenton & Wortley 
- Cripps
- Florence Boot
- Broadgate
- Jubilee
- St Peters Court
- Morris house & Riverside
- Raleigh
-Sutton Bonnington
- Vantage & Dagfa 

Free Breakfast in The Nest

A free breakfast open to all students provided by the school of Biosciences.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

The Nest, Sutton Bonington

Cake and Chat

We aim to offer the students the opportunity to meet with Year 2 and Year 3 students and chat over tea and cake.

Open to Health Sciences students only - check Health Science Instagram for updates

Meeting Room 2,
B Floor, Queens 
Medical Centre

Studying Effectively Webinars

Study with us - using the pomodoro method online study chat.  

Open to all students - find out more and join session

Online - Microsoft Teams

Wellbeing on Campus Stall

Meet staff who can support your wellbeing while you study at UoN. Hosted by the Wellbeing and ResX Wellbeing teams.  Come along for:  Info & a chat, Refreshments, Mindful activities.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

The Nest,
Sutton Bonnington

Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Wobble Week Support and Wellbeing Stand

A space for students to access a wide range of UoN support information and resources. The table will be staffed by our friendly Support and Wellbeing Team, so feel free to come and say hello. Various craft activities will be available for you to relax and take a break from your studies, along with snacks (first-come first-served basis). The stand will also include information on how you can engage with our Support and Wellbeing team.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Medical School Foyer (A Floor), Queens Medical Centre

Faculty of Medicine and Health Science Wobble Week Support and Wellbeing Stand

A space for students to access a wide range of UoN support information and resources. The table will be staffed by our friendly Support and Wellbeing Team as well as our Residential Experience Wellbeing Team, so feel free to come and say hello. Various craft activities will be available for you to relax and take a break from your studies, along with snacks (first-come first-served basis). The stand will also include information on how you can engage with our Support and Wellbeing team.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

The Nest in the Barn, Sutton Bonnington

Jubilee Campus Wobble Week 2023 

To include:

• The Miniature Shetland Therapy Ponies will join us in this interactive event to raise awareness of the wellbeing benefits of human-companion animal interactions
• Board games and activity packs on tables
• Enter the Wobble Week Padlet Competition via screens 
• The Student Experience Team of Jubilee Campus (Computer Science, Business School and Education) together with the Support and Wellbeing Services (Wellbeing, Chaplaincy, Nightline) and the Students' Union, will be there to provide pro-active information about how you can take care of your mental health if you feel you are struggling. 

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Exchange Building Foyer, Jubilee

12-2pm (A90 and B10 Trent)

1.30-3.30pm (A21 Humanities)

Wobble Cafes

Pop in to our Wobble Cafe for a chance to relax, take a break and meet other students. We will have games, crafts, freebies and hot drinks as well as the opportunity to pick up tips to support your wellbeing at university.

Faculty of Arts students only - no need to book, just turn up

Room A90 and B10 Trent Building, University Park

Room A21, Humanities

12.30 - 3.30pm

Wobble Week Circus Skills Workshop

Come and join the Faculty of Engineering Education and Student Experience team for this fun, interactive workshop. This is a drop in workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn new skills such as juggling, plate spinning, devil stick, diablo and poi!

Open to Engineering Students only - no need to book, just turn up

ESLC Atrium, University Park

Artefacts in Libraries

Ever wanted to get hands on experience with ancient artefacts? Our very own University Museum will be visiting our libraries with a selection of historical artefacts for you to handle. 

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

I Wish I Had Known

Physics mentors (UG Physics students from higher years who act as guides to new students during the welcome week) will be sharing tips and advice about the things that they wish they had known before starting university or before making some choices or decisions during their degree.

Five mentors from different years and courses will be giving 5-10 minute talks full of infromation and recommendations based on valuable lessons they’ve learned and what things they would have done differently had they known these lessons earlier.

Lunchtime refreshments will be provided.

Open to all students - register here

Tote-ally you

Express your creative skills and design a new tote-bag! All you need is your imagination, we will provide everything else! 

Open to Medicine and Health Science students - no need to book, just turn up

Financial Wellbeing Workshop

This Wobble Week, we’re inviting you to spend some time focusing on your financial wellbeing as a student.  

Managing your money is an important part of any student journey. Knowing how much money you have coming in and going out, and building the confidence to handle your money effectively is a vital life skill. Even if you have lived independently before, you may find student money management different to previous experiences. 

This informal and non-judgemental session will be an opportunity to think about your own personal situation and gain new knowledge and ideas. We will share top money saving tips as a group and understand some of the offers available to students from the University and externally. Participants are not expected to share anything private or personal and can participate as much or as little as they want.  

Open to all students - register here

Sign Language Taster

Want to chat to your mate in a bar/club but you can't hear them?  Want to learn how to communicate with people in the Deaf community and learn more about their culture?  Then SignSoc is the place for you!  It's inclusive and you will be learning something new.

Open to add students - register here

Refuel Cafe

Take a break from your studies and join your fellow students and our library team for a relaxed chat with tea, coffee and biscuits!

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Kettlesoc and Nightline Games Night

Pizza and games night with attendance from Nightline

Open to Faculty of Science students - register here

Sign Language Taster

Want to chat to your mate in a bar/club but you can't hear them?  Want to learn how to communicate with people in the Deaf community and learn more about their culture?  Then SignSoc is the place for you!  It's inclusive and you will be learning something new.

Open to add students - register here

Expectations vs reality of university- Lets chat about it

Many of us come to university with a set of expectations of what our experience will be like, if the reality turns out to be different (which it often is) you can be left feeling disappointed, alone or even questioning your decision to be at university.  So lets talk about it, as hearing other students shared experience is one way to reaffirm your own feelings and dispel isolation. There will also be games and stone painting to do whilst you chat to relax and have some fun. 

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up.

ResX Events

House Plant Potting

Join our "Plant a House Plant" activity and discover how taking care of something green is a boost for your well-being! Get your hands dirty, nurture your own indoor buddy, and watch your mood blossom alongside your new leafy friend. It's a small act of self-care that can leave a big, beautiful impact on your happiness! 

Open to all residential students, living in university halls - no need to book, just turn up

Follow ResX on Instagram for updates

- Ancaster 
- Cavendish
- Nightingale 
- Sherwood
- Rutland 
- Derby
- Lincoln
- Lenton & Wortley 
- Cripps
- Florence Boot
- Broadgate
- Jubilee
- St Peters Court
- Morris house & Riverside
- Raleigh
-Sutton Bonnington
- Vantage & Dagfa 

Collage Club

Sprinkle a little self care on your Thursday morning this Wobble Week. 

Join Thortify at the Liberation Hub for a relaxed collage session focused on creative self care and wellbeing. You are welcome to join us for the whole session or just pop in and see what we are up to.

We’ll be talking all things self care, showcasing the wonderful sculpture “Strata” by Artist Lotti V Closs and creating our own collage artwork. There’ll be plenty of paper treasure to explore, with materials and equipment provided. Perfect for people both new to collage as well as collage enthusiasts.

If you haven't yet got your copy, you can also pick up your free copy of The Self Care Workbook and UoN wellbeing guide.

Pop in for a chat, some gentle art making and to meet the Thortify team. Plus, cake! 

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up (event is on a first come, first served basis)

Career Wellbeing Pop-up

Thinking about your career and applying for jobs can be exciting, but it can also throw up challenges or feel a bit stressful. So, pop over to one of our pop-up stalls for a chat with a friendly careers adviser and help us to build a display that captures your tried and tested self-care techniques for career success!

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Find out about Moodle

The opportunity to meet with Learning Technology team and check in with them any queries or concerns regarding Moodle.

Open to Health Sciences students only - check Health Science Instagram for updates

Meeting Room 2,
B floor, Queens
Medical Centre

Ask Libraries 

We will be providing information stalls in our Libraries across Wobble Week for students to learn more about using our libraries, booking study spaces and finding resources for your studies.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Mature Student Masterclass - Managing Exams and Assessments

Trying to manage your time, planning for exams and writing assessments can be a challenge alongside other mature student commitments. During this session we will: 

• Have a discussion about how you have found university so far - assignments, seminars, managing reading etc

• Look ahead at upcoming exams and assessments (not subject specific)

• Provide useful tips and techniques around time management, prioritisation and other methods to manage your studies including planning and revising for examinations

Open to mature students - register here

Academic Resilience

Learn about overcoming challenges and exploring academic resilience online study chat.  

Open to all students - find out more and register

Self-Metta Meditation Session

"Metta" is a Buddhist word often translated as "loving-kindness", or sometimes as "friendliness." We've probably all heard about the importance of being kind to ourselves, and we may agree with the idea -- but sometimes it can be hard to know how to put it into practice.

The hour-long session will include a short talk followed by a led meditation where you can explore the practice in real time. While metta is a Buddhist word, there is no need to be Buddhist to attend this session or to try out the practice for yourself! Open to people of all faiths and none. Come and see what you think.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up (event is on a first come, first served basis)

Mature Student Masterclass Online Evening Eession - How to Deal with Imposter Phenomenon

Do you ever doubt yourself? Wonder whether you are as intelligent, culturally savvy, or deserving as others? Or feel like you might, at any moment, be caught out as a fraud? You may be experiencing Imposter Phenomenon.Being a mature student or returning to study having not been in education for a while can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also throw up challenges.

This workshop will help you to unpack this topic, connect with others, and build confidence for your future career.

Open to mature students - register for the online session here

Oreo and Friends Animal Petting

Come along and have a cuddle with some friendly animals.

Open to all students - booking link TBC

SB Players Set Painting

SB Players are the resident theatre group on campus, and we're running relaxed drop-in sessions for anyone looking to take their mind off their work and get creative! The sessions will run from 18:30-20:00 in Charnwood Room (A32), and will involve painting set and props, which will be used in our Christmas Pantomime! It's a great way to destress, meet more people on campus, and get involved with a new society! Students are welcome to come along for the entire session, or just for a cup of tea and a chat! 

Have any questions? Students can email SB Players on sb-players@uonsu.com, message us on Instagram or Facebook, or can just drop in to the session! 

ResX Events

Send a Postcard Home

Postcard time! Taking a moment to write home isn't just sending messages, it's sending happiness. Staying connected with loved ones is like a little vitamin boost for your soul – so let's brighten your day and theirs with a sprinkle of love and a stamp of smiles.

Open to all residential students, living in university halls - no need to book, just turn up

Follow ResX on Instagram for updates

- Ancaster 
- Cavendish
- Nightingale 
- Sherwood
- Rutland 
- Derby
- Lincoln
- Lenton & Wortley 
- Cripps
- Florence Boot
- Broadgate
- Jubilee
- St Peters Court
- Morris house & Riverside
- Raleigh
-Sutton Bonnington
- Vantage & Dagfa 

Shrek Film Night

A film night watching Shrek hosted by The Guild. A chance to meet new people and relax. £1 entry donation to charity.  Come along for: meeting new people, a good film and popcorn!

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Board Games 

Board games will be available in the Nest throughout the day for you to access as you wish. This gives you the chance to take a little time to add some fun into your day. Games provided by The Guild.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Refuel Cafe

Take a break from your studies and join your fellow students and our library team for a relaxed chat with tea, coffee and biscuits!

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Speed Friending

Meeting people and making friends at university can be difficult. If you didn't find your bestie during freshers it can feel daunting but it's never too late! Now the chaos of the start of term has started to calm down, why not come meet some like minded people or expand your friend circle a little more. With conversation prompts and people bingo there is no awkward silence to fear at this speed friending event, which will give you the chance similar to speed dating to chat one-to-one with other students looking to meet like minded people.

Open to all students (from any year group) - no need to book, just turn up.

ResX Events

Gratitude Journals

Have an attitude of gratitude! By jotting down your daily blessings, you're not just keeping a diary – you're creating a path to well-being. Discover how a simple pen and paper can transform your outlook, boost your mood, and make each day a little brighter. Let's embark on a journey of positivity together!  

Open to all residential students, living in university halls - no need to book, just turn up

Follow ResX on Instagram for updates

- Ancaster 
- Cavendish
- Nightingale 
- Sherwood
- Rutland 
- Derby
- Lincoln
- Lenton & Wortley 
- Cripps
- Florence Boot
- Broadgate
- Jubilee
- St Peters Court
- Morris house & Riverside
- Raleigh
-Sutton Bonnington
- Vantage & Dagfa 

Yoga and Mindfulness

Take a break out of a busy day and give yourself the gift of claim with a yoga and mindfulness session.

Open to Medicine and Health Science students - limited number, register here

Room B1067,
Medical School, 
Queens Medical Centre

Come and meet the Therapy Dogs, and enjoy some relaxing time with them.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Women in STEM Panel Discussion

Everything was so exciting when you arrived, there was a buzz, everything was new, everyone was new. But now, maybe that shine is starting to wear off. You’re not quite sure if you can remember what was said in all of those talks during the first week, how will you budget for your meals and living costs? Can you even call your family for support? Are the people you’re hanging around with your friends, can you be yourself around them? These are some of the concerns that begin to bubble to the surface as the excitement begins to fade and reality sets in.

We know that a sense of belonging is the most significant factor in student retention and success and this is why we want to make sure students know that there are other people out there just like them, there are societies within their schools and student support networks that they can access. 

The ‘Find your people’ Seminars during Wobble Week are the initial seminars that are part of a larger series of ‘Diverse Speakers in STEM’ that will take place throughout the 23/24 academic year, the focus is on belonging and sharing lived experience of fellow students, alumni and staff from within the Faculty. We would like to demonstrate how diverse our peers are and the many obstacles and challenges they have faced or continue to face. We start by shining a light on the experiences of Women in STEM and those who identify as Neurodivergent in two panel discussions.

This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about their experiences, the tips and tricks that have helped them along the way and  pose your own questions to them.

There will be time to socialise afterwards with pizza and games, whilst discovering some of the student networks and societies that can support you during your time at university.   

Open to Faculty of Science/Engineering/STEM students only - register here