100 acts of kindness

Join us in creating a wall that celebrates 100 acts of kindness! Send us a direct message on Instagram or fill out the form with an act of kindness you have received, given or observed. We will enter you into a prize draw to win a wellbeing hamper and, in the spirit of giving, a gift for you to give to a nominated friend.

The competition has now closed, thank you to all those who took part - we made it to over 100 acts of kindness! You can now view 100 acts of kindness on the HealthyUUU Wall of Kindness and you are still welcome to add your own.

 Open to all students and staff

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

Throughout February

UniTea/Student Money Week - Finance Wellbeing sessions

Open to both staff and students, Financial Wellbeing sessions offer a relaxed space to learn about managing your finances while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee.

Key Events:

Mon 24th 11:30-13:00 - Broadgate Park common space which has a kitchenette

Wed 26th 10:00-11:30 - Medical School foyer with a hot water urn

Wed 26th - 11:30-13:00 - Hallward with hot water urn

Wed 26th - 12:00 - 14:00 - Portland c-floor foyer hot water urn

Tues 25th 10:00 - 12:00 - Arts CLAS common room - kitchenette

Sutton Bonington - TBC

Whole of March 

Grateful Snaps competition

What are you grateful for? It could be a person, place, pet, a meaningful moment, or anything that brings you joy. Studies have shown that spending 5 minutes each day to write down things you are grateful for can help you take notice of the positives in your life, increasing mindfulness and reducing stress. Share a photo of something you're grateful for and be in with a chance of winning a wellbeing hamper!

Open to all students - Enter here

Mon 3rd 

Wellbeing Cafe

The Support and Wellbeing team are hosting monthly wellbeing cafes for Pharmacy and Psychology students from 1-2pm.

Follow on instagram: uon_psychology

Pharmacy B19, University Park Campus

Mon 10th - Fri 14th

University Mental Health Day

University Mental Health Day (UMHD) brings together the university community to make mental health a university-wide priority and create ongoing year-round change to the future of student mental health. Throughout the week, there will be opportunities for students and staff to engage in events and activities that aim to raise awareness of mental health, highlight what support is available and help students to manage their wellbeing.

Open to all students - Find out more

Take Notice

Tues 11th

11am - 2pm

Wellbeing Fair

Join us for our Wellbeing Fair, where you can learn about mental health and wellbeing support at the University of Nottingham!

There will be an opportunity to chat with local and university support services, pick up useful wellbeing resources, and loads of freebies. You can also relax at our crafting session.

Open to all students - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Take Notice

Mon 17th & Tues 18th  

Mon 24th

7-9pm

Thurs 27th

1-2:30pm

Whole of April

Active April Steps Challenge 

We are encouraging everyone to keep moving over the holidays and get out in the fresh air (and hopefully sunshine!), to benefit physical and mental health. Regular activity has so many health benefits and it also gives us a break from study and work.

To help you stay active, we have collaborated with UoN Sports to host a Moves steps challenge for the month of April. We invite you to take 240,000 steps across the month (averages 8,000 steps a day).

All staff and students are welcome to take part. Everyone who completes the challenge will be entered into a prize draw for a student to win a £100 Amazon voucher (or Polaroid camera option), and a staff member to win £60 Amazon voucher.

To take part, all you need to do is:

1. Register with the free Moves app

2. Link your tracking device to the Moves app

3. Join the Active April Steps Challenge on 1st April (in the Moves app)

For details on how to set up Moves, visit the UoN Moves App page.

Moves App

Be Active

Wed 6th 

10:45am - 11:45am

Exam Respite Session

The exam respite sessions are aimed to provide a friendly ‘paws’ (pause) in the student’s busy exam period to get a hot drink, biscuit and spend some with a couple of dogs supported by support and wellbeing officer, Welfare senior tutors and the students experience team.

Open to Year 4 Vet students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

The Atrium, Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus

Keep Learning

Connect

Thurs 17th

10am - 11am

Exam Respite Session

The exam respite sessions are aimed to provide a friendly ‘paws’ (pause) in the student’s busy exam period to get a hot drink, biscuit and spend some with a couple of dogs supported by support and wellbeing officer, Welfare senior tutors and the students experience team.

Open to Year 4 Vet students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

The Atrium, Vet School, Sutton Bonington Campus

Keep Learning

Connect

Tues 22nd

10am - 11am

Exam Respite Session

The exam respite sessions are aimed to provide a friendly ‘paws’ (pause) in the student’s busy exam period to get a hot drink, biscuit and spend some with a couple of dogs supported by support and wellbeing officer, Welfare senior tutors and the students experience team.

Open to Year 4 Vet students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Connect

Thurs 24th

9:45am - 10:45am

Exam Respite Session

The exam respite sessions are aimed to provide a friendly ‘paws’ (pause) in the student’s busy exam period to get a hot drink, biscuit and spend some with a couple of dogs supported by support and wellbeing officer, Welfare senior tutors and the students experience team.

Open to Year 3 Vet students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Keep Learning

Connect

Fri 25th

10am - 11am

Exam Respite Session

The exam respite sessions are aimed to provide a friendly ‘paws’ (pause) in the student’s busy exam period to get a hot drink, biscuit and spend some with a couple of dogs supported by support and wellbeing officer, Welfare senior tutors and the students experience team.

Open to Year 3 Vet students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Keep Learning

Connect

Mon 28th

12:15pm -  4pm

UoN Nature Bioblitz

Spend time exploring our beautiful University Park campus and recording the nature you see. From plants to bugs, birds and bunnies. This will help us make better decisions on how to enhance and protect the wildlife that calls our university home.

Come join our bioblitz event! After 30 minutes training, you’ll go out onto campus and record all the nature you can spot. You will need a phone and the app iNaturalist. A free lunch is included!

If you can’t make the event, people are welcome to record wildlife on University Park or Jubilee campus themselves between 25-28 April and still contribute to the challenge.

For more information, visit Wilding campuses project.

Open to all students and staff - register your place

Connect

1st - 31st

Mocktail Making Competition

Got a creative drink idea that’s totally alcohol-free? Enter our Mocktail Making Competition and be in with a chance of winning a night-in wellbeing hamper! A mocktail is any non-alcoholic mixed drink that mimics the flavour and fun of a cocktail. It could be fizzy elderflower with mint and berries, or a tropical pineapple-coconut twist. We're spotlighting fun, creative alternatives to alcohol. Less alcohol means better sleep, clearer focus, and fewer hangovers. 

To enter, upload:

1. A photo of your mocktail (with or without you in it) or
2. A short video (max 90 secs) of your mocktail explaining what’s in it, how you made it, or why you love it.
3. The name of your mocktail and your mocktail recipe (ingredients + how to make it)
4. You can choose to tell us a little bit about your mocktail – what’s in it, why you chose it, or what inspired it.

Open to all students - Enter here

Padlet 

Connect

Thurs 1st - 31st

Art Therapy Group

Aims:

•  Managing stress and anxiety through creativity
• Increase self-awareness and skills in self-reflection
• Explore and communicate thoughts and feelings through visual and tactile media
• Aid self-regulation

Who is this for? Students who are experiencing stress and anxiety, exam stress in particular, and want to use visual and tactile media as a means of self-expression and communication. This group suits students who may feel overwhelmed with their workload and academic pressures. Students who are feeling emotionally dysregulated Students in this group do not need to be skilled or have any experience in art making.

Details: This group runs for six sessions over seven weeks.

Duration: Each session is 1.5hours and weekly

Capacity: Maximum of 8 students

Dates: Thursday 1st May – 12th June 2.30pm (excluding 29th May). Students are expected to commit to all six sessions

Facilitators: Elly Phillimore and Rani Mukherjee-Neale

Open to all students - email BR-UCSWorkshops@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk

Take Notice

Connect

Tues 6th

10:45am - 11:45am

Exam Respite Session

The exam respite sessions are aimed to provide a friendly ‘paws’ (pause) in the student’s busy exam period to get a hot drink, biscuit and spend some with a couple of dogs supported by support and wellbeing officer, Welfare senior tutors and the students experience team.

Open to Year 1 Vet students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Keep Learning

Connect

Wed 7th

9:45am - 10:45am

Exam Respite Session

The exam respite sessions are aimed to provide a friendly ‘paws’ (pause) in the student’s busy exam period to get a hot drink, biscuit and spend some with a couple of dogs supported by support and wellbeing officer, Welfare senior tutors and the students experience team.

Open to Year 1 Vet students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Keep Learning

Connect

Wed 7th

10.30am - 12 midday

The Salvation Army Brunch

Hot cooked 'breakfast style' brunch for University of Nottingham and NTU students - every Wednesday from 7th May to 18th June.

Come on your own if you need your own space to work or meet new friends, or bring your uni friends to enjoy each other's company and chat.

Free food and WiFi for all students. Continental and vegan options available.

Please bring your University ID passes for entry.

Connect

Wed 7th

12.30pm - 2.30pm

UniTea

For students and staff who have hearing loss, hearing impairment, are deaf (lower case d), deafened, hard of hearing. A chance to meet in a peer supportive environment and have a chat along with tea, coffee and biscuits.

All welcome, just come along.

Connect

Thurs 8th

10:45am - 11:45am

Exam Respite Session

The exam respite sessions are aimed to provide a friendly ‘paws’ (pause) in the student’s busy exam period to get a hot drink, biscuit and spend some with a couple of dogs supported by support and wellbeing officer, Welfare senior tutors and the students experience team.

Open to Year 1 Vet students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Keep Learning

Connect

Mon 12th - Tues 13th

10:30am - 11:30am

Exam Respite Session

The exam respite sessions are aimed to provide a friendly ‘paws’ (pause) in the student’s busy exam period to get a hot drink, biscuit and spend some with a couple of dogs supported by support and wellbeing officer, Welfare senior tutors and the students experience team.

Open to Year 2 Vet students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Keep Learning

Connect

Wellbeing Cafe

The Support and Wellbeing team are hosting monthly wellbeing cafes for Pharmacy and Psychology students from 1-2pm.

Follow on instagram: uon_psychology

Mon 12th

11.30am-2.30pm

Summer Careers Fair

Looking for an internship, graduate job or want to explore your options after you finish your course? 

Connect with top employers, explore career opportunities, and get inspired about your future.

Open to all students

Tues 13th

12pm - 2pm

Wed 14th

12pm - 2pm

Thurs 15th

12pm - 2pm

Let's Talk Sexual Health

Looking after your sexual health plays an important role in supporting your overall wellbeing. Join us for a 2-hour pop-up stall on campus where you can access free resources to help you stay informed and safe.

What’s available at the stalls:

• Free STI testing kits
• Condom cards that signpost how to register for free condoms and order postal STI kits
• Access to our Sexual Health webpage with useful links and guidance

Open to all students - No need to sign up, just turn up!

The Hive, The Barn, Sutton Bonington Campus

Liberation Hub, Portland Building, University Park

The Arium, Exchange Building, Jubilee Campus

Tues 13th (and then every other Tuesday)

12.15pm - 1pm

Bro's That Mow – Men's Allotment Sessions

This is a space just for the guys where you can be yourself, talk, not talk or simply find solace. 
Here you can spend time on the allotment, enjoy being at one with nature, and even get involved if you want, there’s always something that needs weeding, planting, building or fixing. Tools and equipment are provided as are refreshments.

There’s no obligation or commitment, just the space and opportunity for guys to get together, connect, support, and empower each other.

Are you curious about gardening or planting? Maybe you're already a keen gardener who wants to grow vegetables, flowers, or simply care for our beautiful rural spaces?

If that sounds like you, come along, meet some great people, and get involved! Whether you want to volunteer, learn something new, or even lead a project, we’d love to hear from you. 

Attendance will be recorded as attendees will need to give their names so that they can be handed a printed copy of the risk assessment document. 

All staff and students are welcome - Please contact annie.knight@nottingham.ac.uk for any questions and more details.

Cripps Allotment, behind Cripps Health Centre, University Park 

Connect

Tues 13th

1pm - 2.30pm

How to cultivate positivity and apply self-compassion to your career journey!

Thinking about your career and applying for jobs can be exciting and rewarding, but sometimes these activities can also present challenges and might be a source of stress and anxietry. Perhaps you feel stuck, under pressure or overwhwlmed, maybe you have experienced rejection, or you just have no idea where to start.

This workshop will help you to find balance and adopt a kinder, more mindful approach as you look towards your future career.

Open to all students - Sign up here

Room D37, Portland Building, University Park

Keep Learning

Future Steps

Connect

Wed 14th

Join our new Men’s Walk and Talk Group!

This group is specially created for staff and students to connect, have a chat, and make new friends - whether around campus or even off-site. It’s a great way to take a break, enjoy some fresh air, and support each other

The walks are led by people passionate about men’s mental wellbeing, and we’re always on the lookout for friendly volunteers to help lead future sessions.

Why not come along for a taster session and see what it’s all about?

Express your interest for lead volunteers to support - deadline 14th May

Check out our walking routes online (Open in new tab)

All staff and students welcome - Please contact @Paul Alcock for any questions and more details.

•  Walk & Talk #1 - meet point outside of George Green library, 10am.
• Walk & Talk #2 - meet point TBC, 11am. 
• Walk & Talk #3 - meet point outside of Portland building entrance, 1.30pm

Connect

Wed 14th

10.30am - 12 midday

The Salvation Army Brunch

Hot cooked 'breakfast style' brunch for University of Nottingham and NTU students - every Wednesday from 7th May to 18th June.

Come on your own if you need your own space to work or meet new friends, or bring your uni friends to enjoy each other's company and chat.

Free food and WiFi for all students. Continental and vegan options available.

Please bring your University ID passes for entry.

Wed 14th

11.30 - 2pm

Nature and Wellbeing Festival

Take some time out to reconnect with the environment through sustainability, wellbeing and nature activities. At the heart of the event lies the understanding that a sustainable future begins with personal wellbeing. 

By offering activities like pilates and mindfulness meditation/breathwork, we will highlight the importance of mental, emotional, and physical health, all taking place outside! 

• Join UoN Sport's short Pilates and stretch classes.
• Get a 'health check' (e.g. BMI, heart rate etc) and speak to a health and wellbeing coach from Cripps Health Centre on different health and wellbeing issues.
• Garden games and chill out space courtesy of ResX.
• Carry out 'flower insect counts' on the biodiverse meadow of the Downs with SOS-UK.
• Make and sample herbal tea and learn about foraging with the Edible Campus Project.
• Find out what support is available from the UoN Wellbeing Team.
• Learn about growing with @nodiggitygdns and the community allotment on UP.
• Guided Mediation Sessions
• Guided Sound Baths Sessions
• Guided Drumming workshops

Or, bring a picnic and just chill out on a deck chair whilst surrounded by the beautiful Local Wildlife Site that is the Downs.

Open to all staff and students - No need to sign up, just turn up!

The Downs, University Park

Connect

Keep Learning

Wed 14th

12pm - 12.30pm

Foraging walk and herbal tea making

Our campuses are home to many edible plants. On this walk we'll be looking for species to make herbal teas. 30minute walk followed by an optional 30 minute tea making and tasting with the Edible Campus project and Wilding Campuses project.

Our foraging expert will then be at the festival until 2pm talking to people about foraging and sharing herbal teas.

Open to all staff and students - Booking is essential as places are limited.

Meet at the Nature and Wellbeing Festival on the Downs, University Park

Connect

Take Notice

Wed 14th

2pm - 3pm

Webinar - Men's Mental Health: Breaking The Silence

Men’s mental health is a growing concern in the UK and globally, yet it remains
clouded by stigma, stereotypes, and silence. Societal expectations around masculinity often discourage open emotional expression or help-seeking, which can leave many men feeling isolated, unsupported, and overwhelmed. 

This is reflected in the data: men are less likely to access mental health services, yet tragically make up three-quarters of UK suicide deaths. 

In this workshop, we’ll explore the unique mental health challenges men face across personal and professional spheres, and how organisations can play a proactive role in breaking the stigma.

Through open discussion, relatable insights, and practical tools, we aim to normalise conversations around men’s wellbeing and equip all participants—regardless of gender—with the confidence and strategies to offer support, create inclusive environments, and prioritise psychological safety for everyone.

We look forward to having you attend the event!

Open to all staff and students - Register online via MyMynd

Register online via MyMynd

Take Notice

Keep Learning

Wed 14th

2.30pm - 4.30pm

Mocktail Social with SU Kettlesoc

Come chill, sip on some tasty alcohol-free mocktails, and connect with others in a relaxed setting.

Open to all students - No need to sign up, just turn up!

E44, Portland Building, University Park

Connect

Thurs 15th

10:45am - 11:45am

Exam Respite Session

The exam respite sessions are aimed to provide a friendly ‘paws’ (pause) in the student’s busy exam period to get a hot drink, biscuit and spend some with a couple of dogs supported by support and wellbeing officer, Welfare senior tutors and the students experience team.

Open to Year 2 Vet students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Keep Learning

Connect

Thurs 15th

6.30am - 9.30pm

Black Sports Collective presents Real Talk

A space for Black students to come together to have honest, open discussions and debates in a safe space.

Connect

Fri 16th

9:45am - 10:45am

Exam Respite Session

The exam respite sessions are aimed to provide a friendly ‘paws’ (pause) in the student’s busy exam period to get a hot drink, biscuit and spend some with a couple of dogs supported by support and wellbeing officer, Welfare senior tutors and the students experience team.

Open to Prelim Vet students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Keep Learning

Connect

Mon 19th - Wed 21st

11:45am - 12:45pm

Exam Respite Session

The exam respite sessions are aimed to provide a friendly ‘paws’ (pause) in the student’s busy exam period to get a hot drink, biscuit and spend some with a couple of dogs supported by support and wellbeing officer, Welfare senior tutors and the students experience team.

Open to Year 5 (April cohort) Vet students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Keep Learning

Connect

Tues 20th

12-2pm

Free Ice Cream

Chill out in Oasis with a free ice cream. Enjoy chatting to others or just having some quiet time to yourself.

All students welcome.

Oasis A29

Portland Building

Tues 20th (and every other Tuesday)

12.15pm - 1pm

Join our new Men’s Walk and Talk Group!

This group is specially created for staff and students to connect, have a chat, and make new friends - whether around campus or even off-site. It’s a great way to take a break, enjoy some fresh air, and support each other

The walks are led by people passionate about men’s mental wellbeing, and we’re always on the lookout for friendly volunteers to help lead future sessions.

Why not come along for a taster session and see what it’s all about?

Express your interest for lead volunteers to support via form at the top of the page

Check out our walking routes online (Open in new tab)

More Walk and Talk Sessions for Wednesday 14th May

• Walk & Talk #1 - meet point outside of George Green library, 10am.
• Walk & Talk #2 - meet point TBC, 11am. 
• Walk & Talk #3 - meet point outside of Portland building entrance, 1.30pm

All staff and students welcome - Please contact @Paul Alcock for any questions and more details.

Meet outside Lakeside Arts, University Park

Connect

Wed 21st

10.30am - 12 midday

The Salvation Army Brunch

Hot cooked 'breakfast style' brunch for University of Nottingham and NTU students - every Wednesday from 7th May to 18th June.

Come on your own if you need your own space to work or meet new friends, or bring your uni friends to enjoy each other's company and chat.

Free food and WiFi for all students. Continental and vegan options available.

Please bring your University ID passes for entry.

Thurs 22nd

12-2pm

Free Ice Cream

Chill out in Oasis with a free ice cream. Enjoy chatting to others or just having some quiet time to yourself.

All students welcome

Oasis A29

Portland Building

Thurs 22nd

12pm - 2pm

Take a Break: DIY Stress Ball Making!

Join us for a fun, hands-on wellbeing event. Drop in to make your own stress ball, get creative with decorations, and enjoy a mindful break during a busy time of year. All materials provided – just bring yourself!

Open to all students - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Medical School Foyer, Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) – located on Floor A, directly opposite the Security Desk.

Connect

Take Notice

Thurs 22nd - Fri 23rd

9:45am - 10:45am

Exam Respite Session

The exam respite sessions are aimed to provide a friendly ‘paws’ (pause) in the student’s busy exam period to get a hot drink, biscuit and spend some with a couple of dogs supported by support and wellbeing officer, Welfare senior tutors and the students experience team.

Open to Prelim Vet students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Keep Learning

Connect

Tues 27th 

12-2pm

Free Ice Cream

Chill out in Oasis with a free ice cream. Enjoy chatting to others or just having some quiet time to yourself.

All students welcome!

Oasis A29

Portland Building

Wed 28th

10.30am - 12 midday

The Salvation Army Brunch

Hot cooked 'breakfast style' brunch for University of Nottingham and NTU students - every Wednesday from 7th May to 18th June.

Come on your own if you need your own space to work or meet new friends, or bring your uni friends to enjoy each other's company and chat.

Free food and WiFi for all students. Continental and vegan options available.

Please bring your University ID passes for entry.

Thurs 29th

12-2pm

Free Ice Cream

Chill out in Oasis with a free ice cream. Enjoy chatting to others or just having some quiet time to yourself.

All students welcome.

Oasis A29

Portland Building

1st - 30th

Your Learning Journey competition

Learning isn’t just for the classroom – it’s a great way to support your mental health and wellbeing. Trying something new, picking up a hobby or skill, or exploring a personal interest can build confidence, give you purpose, and help manage stress.

We’d love to hear from you! Tell us:

1. Something you’ve learned in the past – like learning to drive, knit, or look after a plant.
2. Something you’re learning now – maybe time management, cooking, or setting boundaries.
3. Something you’d like to learn – like public speaking, a new sport, or how to fix a bike. 

Give your entry a title and email it to br-healthyu@nottingham.ac.uk with your name and title of your padlet by. All submissions will be entered into a prize draw – 3 winners will get a Positive Student Planner and a £10 Amazon Voucher.  A minimum of 10 entries will be required for a prize draw.

Open to all students - Enter here

Padlet

Keep Learning

1st - 12th

Art Therapy Group

Aims:

•  Managing stress and anxiety through creativity
• Increase self-awareness and skills in self-reflection
• Explore and communicate thoughts and feelings through visual and tactile media
• Aid self-regulation

Who is this for? Students who are experiencing stress and anxiety, exam stress in particular, and want to use visual and tactile media as a means of self-expression and communication. This group suits students who may feel overwhelmed with their workload and academic pressures. Students who are feeling emotionally dysregulated Students in this group do not need to be skilled or have any experience in art making.

Details: This group runs for six sessions over seven weeks.

Duration: Each session is 1.5hours and weekly

Capacity: Maximum of 8 students

Dates: Thursday 1st May – 12th June 2.30pm (excluding 29th May). Students are expected to commit to all six sessions

Facilitators: Elly Phillimore and Rani Mukherjee-Neale

Open to all students - email BR-UCSWorkshops@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk

Take Notice

Connect

Wed 4th

10.30am - 12 midday

The Salvation Army Brunch

Hot cooked 'breakfast style' brunch for University of Nottingham and NTU students - every Wednesday from 7th May to 18th June.

Come on your own if you need your own space to work or meet new friends, or bring your uni friends to enjoy each other's company and chat.

Free food and WiFi for all students. Continental and vegan options available.

Please bring your University ID passes for entry.

Mon 9th

Wellbeing Cafe

The Support and Wellbeing team are hosting monthly wellbeing cafes for Pharmacy and Psychology students from 1-2pm.

Follow on instagram: uon_psychology

Wed 11th

10.30am - 12 midday

The Salvation Army Brunch

Hot cooked 'breakfast style' brunch for University of Nottingham and NTU students - every Wednesday from 7th May to 18th June.

Come on your own if you need your own space to work or meet new friends, or bring your uni friends to enjoy each other's company and chat.

Free food and WiFi for all students. Continental and vegan options available.

Please bring your University ID passes for entry.

Wed 11th

1pm - 3pm

Take a break, breathe, and chill with us

Join us for a cosy Chill Chat Event with tea, coffee, and biscuits! on Wednesday 11th June, 1–3pm, at the Liberation Hub (Portland Building, C Floor).

Whether you’re winding down after exams, staying on campus over summer, or just fancy a friendly space to relax and connect — this is for you. No pressure, no sign-up, just a warm cuppa and some good company.

Open to all students - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Liberation Hub, C floor, Portland Building, University Park

Connect

Wed 18th

10.30am - 12 midday

The Salvation Army Brunch

Hot cooked 'breakfast style' brunch for University of Nottingham and NTU students - every Wednesday from 7th May to 18th June.

Come on your own if you need your own space to work or meet new friends, or bring your uni friends to enjoy each other's company and chat.

Free food and WiFi for all students. Continental and vegan options available.

Please bring your University ID passes for entry.

Tues 24th

5pm - 8pm

Rewind + Recharge Retro Sports Day

Feeling the dissertation pressure? It’s time to hit pause and rewind with a dose of nostalgia, fun, and connection!

Join us for Rewind & Recharge — a wellbeing-focused retro sports day created just for postgraduate students. Taking place right in the thick of dissertation season, this event offers a much-needed escape from the academic grind. Whether you're looking to blow off steam, meet new people, or simply have some fun, there's something for everyone. 

Expect a playful mix of low-pressure, inclusive activities such as:

• Sack races, space hoppers, relay challenges
• Electronic basketball, air hockey, table football
• Giant draughts, chess, noughts & crosses
• Indoor archery and darts
• Classic board games

Plus, there’ll be free food and refreshments to keep you fuelled and mingling all evening! Organised by your Students’ Union and ResX, in collaboration with the University Wellbeing Team and UoN Sports. This event also forms part of our wider awareness around Men’s Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Come along, take a break, and recharge with your fellow postgrads—we can’t wait to see you there!

Open to postgraduate students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

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Keep Learning

Mon 30th

10am -11.30am

Mature Student Summer School - Time management

Delivered by Academic Skills, this session provides you with advice and resources to help mature student's organise their time, create study schedules and boost their motivation.

For mature students specifically