Wobble Week 2025

CommuniTEA x Wobble Week

Take some time to grab a warm drink and chat with friends at our CommuniTEA x Wobble Week events. Peer mentors, please feel free to bring your Mentees for a catch-up!

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

Derby Medical School, Room 202, Student Study Area

Chill, Craft and Connect

Join us to Create and Connect with other first-year students, and feel supported! Over hot chocolate, pizza, and good vibes.  This is your opportunity just to hang out, learn more about sporting options available at the University. You can also be creative to brighten up your room, or make something for a friend to show you care. All materials will be provided.   You will also be able to meet some friendly furry friends too for some pet therapy!

Open to all students - no need to book, just come along!

The Hive, The Barn, Sutton Bonington Campus

Take a break this Wobble Week

The Faculty of Engineering is offering students the opportunity to take a break from their studies and take part in some mindful activities, including photo competitions, board games, campus walks, needle art and crafts. Students are encouraged to engage with staff and their peers to help build relationships and offer a safe space for students to reflect on their university experience so far. 

Open to all students - FREE and no booking required

The Atrium, Engineering and Science Learning Centre, University Park

Forest Bathing

Come to the woods to enjoy a mindful moment. Listen to the birds and perhaps find a tree to hug -  it's proven to make you happier, honest!  When you hug a tree your body makes happy hormones, just like when you hug a human. These hormones can boost your mood and ease anxiety. Trees also release phytoncides to protect themselves from pests and diseases. These chemicals can help people by improving our immune systems and reducing stress.  Tree hugging is also a way of working out how old a tree is. And we have some old trees on University Park. Come and meet some of them!  If you want to know what birds you can hear, we suggest downloading the wonderful Merlin bird app.

Open to all students - sign up for forest bathing

The Memorial Woodland, University Park - The specific location can be found on www.what3words.com by searching the words ///edit.reds.mouse

The School of Geography Pawsitivity Hub

Take a Paws for Wellbeing! Book a slot to spend some quality time with our friendly therapy dogs – whether you want to pet, cuddle, chat to them, or simply relax and watch them play.  Before or after your dog session, drop into our calming craft corner to enjoy activities like friendship bracelet making and rock painting – a chance to get creative, de-stress, and connect with others.  Our SWELL (Student Wellbeing) team will also be there to chat, answer questions, and share helpful support resources.  It’s the perfect way to unwind, recharge, and leave with a smile.

Open to School of Geography Students only - Book a free ticket to ensure a space

Room A64, Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park

Adapting to Changes for International Students

We will explore 'acculturation stress' and how it impacts your daily life to equip you with coping strategies as you adapt to this 'new normal and demands' as you chart your course here at university.  This is an in-person workshop. You are required to bring 2 objects with you (one that represents home and the second that can describe your identity). Other resources and art materials that will be used within the session will be provided. You will be sent a reminder email, from the facilitator, with all details to prepare you adequately for this workshop. 

Open to international students only - sign up for adapting to changes for international students

Room C15, Monica Partridge, University Park

Well Good Wednesday 

Looking after your wellbeing is an important part of university life, its been said that looking after a plant can help with self care! Other benefits of a household plant include- fresher air, reduced stress plus they look super cute! Winner! Invest in a house plant for you and your housemates or drop by the Avo café to get your hands on one of our giveaway plants and chat with the team.

Open to all students - drop in to talk to the team and get a small cactus plant (limited stock 50)

Take a break this Wobble Week

The Faculty of Engineering is offering students the opportunity to take a break from their studies and take part in some mindful activities, including photo competitions, board games, campus walks, needle art and crafts. Students are encouraged to engage with staff and their peers to help build relationships and offer a safe space for students to reflect on their university experience so far. 

Open to all students - FREE and no booking required

Jubilee Campus Wobble Week: Craft and Connect

Join us for Wobble Week and drop-in for a fun afternoon: In the craft zone, get crafty and carve your own pumpkin ready for Halloween!  You will get the chance to create unique pieces to brighten up your room or give as gifts. Come and get creative with us, relax, make new friends and have some fun! We will also have some surprise animal guests. No need to book, free refreshments, all materials provided.

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

Global Exchange Lounge, The Exchange Atrium, Jubilee Campus

Crafts and Dogs

School of Sociology and Social Policy students can drop-in for a fun relaxing afternoon: In the craft zone, get hands-on and unleash your creativity with a variety of craft stations! With an animal bag making workshop and friendship bracelet tutorial, there is something for everyone! SSP students will also be invited to register to meet our lovely therapy dogs. It is the perfect chance to relax, make new friends and have some fun. 

Open to students in the School of Sociology and Social Policy only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

The Atrium, Law and Social Sciences Building, University Park

CommuniTEA x Wobble Week

Take some time to grab a warm drink and chat with friends at our CommuniTEA x Wobble Week events. Peer mentors, please feel free to bring your Mentees for a catch-up!

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

Nottingham Medical School, The Hub, Back of Greenfield Medical Library

Wildlife gardening workshops at Cripps community allotment

Spending time outside and connecting with nature is great for our mental and physical health. Visit the community allotment on University Park and learn how gardens and allotments can be havens for wildlife. Come and help create several new habitats for wildlife and speak to experts about sustainable and organic gardening.

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

Behind Cripps Health Centre - The specific location can be found on www.what3words.com by searching the words ///blows.losses.sticks

Communi-tea Plant Pot Painting

Society Wellbeing Communi-tea Plant Pot Painting - Join us for our Society Wellbeing Communi-Tea Plant Pot Painting session, a relaxed and creative space to unwind, connect, and have fun. You’ll get the chance to decorate your own plant pot to take home, with all materials provided, while enjoying a friendly atmosphere, healthy drinks, and tasty snacks. It’s the perfect opportunity to take a mindful break, meet new people, and recharge through creativity.

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

Room A15, Pope Building, University Park

Mature Student Socials

These low-level social events are an accessible way for mature students to meet each other from across the university. Socials are held in a non-academic setting wherever possible, and we always have free food and non-alcoholic drinks! We will also have low level music and a variety of games and activities. No booking is required, you can come and go as you please and there is no pressure to stay for any longer than you’d like to!

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

Room A36, Portland Building, University Park

Managing imposter phenomenon 

In this interactive session you'll learn more about what imposter phenomenon is and how it can affect career choices and career confidence. You'll engage in group discussions about imposter phenomenon and learn to challenge your inner critic. You will learn to recognise the signs of imposter feelings, understand how they can affect academic and career confidence, and explore strategies to overcome them.

Open to all students - Sign up for managing imposter phenomenon

Self-Care Fair

A fair for Faculty of Arts students with games, crafts, refreshments, health and wellbeing information, a guided meditation session with the UoN SU Buddhism Society and find out more about SU societies from society reps. This event will provide students a space to relax, take part in some fun activities and find out more about university health and wellbeing support services. 

Open to Faculty of Arts students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Wobble Week Warmer

Chaplaincy and Faith Support in partnership with The Salvation Army will be providing a free soup and roll lunch in OASIS. Vegetarian options will be available.

Chaplains are here to support students and staff during this time and we aim to bring a little positivity and understanding at what can be a daunting time for some.

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

Exploring your relationship with gaming

A 1 hour 30 minute psychoeducational workshop around supporting students to reflect on their relationship with gaming. Focus of the workshop is to support students in understanding their relationship with gaming and identify signs that this relationship is becoming unhealthy, to explore some of the factors that can lead to developing an unhealthy relationship with gaming, to reflect on the importance of balance rather than completely removing gaming from their life, and to identify strategies to help maintain a healthy relationship with gaming.  This event will be held online. 

Open to all students - sign up for exploring your relationship with gaming

How To Get A Good Night's Sleep

Are you having problems sleeping?

Would you like to learn how to get a better night’s sleep?

The session includes:

• Learn how to relax your mind and body, healthy sleep habits, and how to maintain and improve your energy levels.
• An introduction to different relaxation strategies and how to find personal natural self-calming tools.
• Information and myth busting about sleep and how to support a healthy sleep pattern.

Open to all students - register for how to get a good night's sleep

Press pause with Libraries

Take a well-deserved break and pick up a free hot drink from the library. Take some quiet time for yourself, explore activities in the library games zone or ask staff any questions you have about using library services.

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

Take a break and crochet

Do you like to crochet or are you interested in learning how to crochet? 
Take a break and drop-in to our crochet session hosted by Library staff. All materials will be provided.

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

Just Play x Martial Arts Week

Just Play x Martial Arts Week is BACK! A week of free, beginner-friendly martial arts sessions, delivered by our friendly student volunteers to teach you the basics of one of our eight martial arts on offer! Choose from Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Japanese Jiu Jitsu, Boxing and Thai Boxing! 

Open to all students - sign up for Just Pay x Martial Arts

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 only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

'Pot a plant' wellbeing session alongside a wellbeing café 

Students are invited to come along , pot a plant (everything provided!) to take home to their accommodation. There will also be a chance to chat with our wellbeing officer at our Wellbeing cafe over coffee and biscuits.

Open to Psychology Students only - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Press pause with Libraries

Take a well-deserved break and pick up a free hot drink from the library. Take some quiet time for yourself, explore activities in the library games zone or ask staff any questions you have about using library services.

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

Press pause with Libraries

Take a well-deserved break and pick up a free hot drink from the library. Take some quiet time for yourself, explore activities in the library games zone or ask staff any questions you have about using library services.

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

Take a break this Wobble Week

The Faculty of Engineering is offering students the opportunity to take a break from their studies and take part in some mindful activities, including photo competitions, board games, campus walks, needle art and crafts. Students are encouraged to engage with staff and their peers to help build relationships and offer a safe space for students to reflect on their university experience so far. 

Open to all students - FREE and no booking required

Tea and Crafternoon

Take some time out of your day to relax and chat with friends over a hot drink and relax with mindful crafting activities, oodles of origami, colouring and games.

Open to School of Medicine Public Health Students only

Mature Student Socials

These low-level social events are an accessible way for mature students to meet each other from across the university. Socials are held in a non-academic setting wherever possible, and we always have free food and non-alcoholic drinks! We will also have low level music and a variety of games and activities. No booking is required, you can come and go as you please and there is no pressure to stay for any longer than you’d like to!

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

Wobble Week Warmer

Chaplaincy and Faith Support in partnership with The Salvation Army will be providing a free soup and roll lunch in OASIS. Vegetarian options will be available.

Chaplains are here to support students and staff during this time and we aim to bring a little positivity and understanding at what can be a daunting time for some.

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

Being Me

A creative workshop to give students time to think about themselves through art making and reflective skills. Students will be able to consider what makes them, them, and what it is that will help them to thrive whilst being at this university.A creative workshop to give students time to think about themselves through art making and reflective skills. Students will be able to consider what makes them, them, and what it is that will help them to thrive whilst being at this university.

Open to all students - Sign up for Being Me

Physics and Chemistry Joint event - Therapy Dogs Visit

Come and join us for a special visit from the friendly Therapy Dogs, Bertie and Ruby.   Take a break, relax and unwind. 

Open to Physics and Astronomy and Chemistry students only - sign up for Therapy Dogs Visit

Giant Jelly Event - take a break and have fun!

Feeling a bit wobbly? Take a break and join us for the Giant Jelly Event - an afternoon full of fun and wellbeing support.

We’ll have giant games, air hockey, table football, and a photo booth to capture the good vibes. Enjoy some refreshments, make new friends, and don’t miss the star of the show - our Giant Jelly.

However you are feeling, this is your space to have fun, recharge, and remind yourself that it’s completely okay to have a wobble.

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

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

Boost your digital skills confidence – ask us anything 

Are you confused by any of the digital tools you’re using as part of your studies? Don’t worry – we’re here to help!  Whether you have questions about managing your email and calendar, joining sessions on Teams, building a great PowerPoint, finding your modules on Moodle, searching for library resources on NUsearch or something completely different, our friendly digital skills experts will help you to build your confidence with using the available tools as part of your studies.

Join us at our drop-in stall or digital demonstrations.  

Find the right option for you: 

• Got a question and not sure who to ask? Drop by the Digital Skills stall on Level 2 in Hallward Library from 1 - 4pm.  

• Would you like demonstrations of the university’s key digital tools? Book your place for our in-person digital demonstrations taking place from 2 – 4pm in Hallward Library. Places are limited and first come, first served. Bookings will close on 3 November.  

This event is supported by Libraries, DTS and the Support and Wellbeing teams.  

10am - 2pm

Games and Crafts

A range of crafts will be set up in the Vet School atrium, and short fun games will be available outside the Vet School building (weather permitting) and in the Barn (The Hive). Tea/coffee/hot chocolates will be available. Anyone welcome!

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

Vet School Atrium and The Hive, the Barn, Sutton Bonington Campus

11am - 2pm 

Take a break this Wobble Week

The Faculty of Engineering is offering students the opportunity to take a break from their studies and take part in some mindful activities, including photo competitions, board games, campus walks, needle art and crafts. Students are encouraged to engage with staff and their peers to help build relationships and offer a safe space for students to reflect on their university experience so far. 

Open to all students - FREE and no booking required

The Atrium, Engineering and Science Learning Centre, University Park

12.15pm - 12.45pm

Thriving at University: A 30-Minute Workshop to Help You Settle In

Starting university can be exciting but also a bit overwhelming. This short, friendly session is designed to help students feel more confident about what’s normal, what’s myth, and what actually helps during their first term. The workshop includes practical tips, fun activities, and real-life examples to support emotional wellbeing, study balance, and social connection.

Open to all students (20 spaces) - book a space

Room A05, Medical School, Queen’s Medical Centre

12pm - 2pm

Mature Student Socials

These low-level social events are an accessible way for mature students to meet each other from across the university. Socials are held in a non-academic setting wherever possible, and we always have free food and non-alcoholic drinks! We will also have low level music and a variety of games and activities. No booking is required, you can come and go as you please and there is no pressure to stay for any longer than you’d like to!

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

1pm - 2.30pm

 LGBTQIA+ wellbeing workshop for students 

A creative and therapeutic workshop for LGBTQIA+ identifying and questioning students, focusing on self-reflection and self-care.

Open to all students - sign up for  LGBTQIA+ wellbeing workshop

Room C12, Monica Partridge, University Park

Press pause with Libraries

Take a well-deserved break and pick up a free hot drink from the library. Take some quiet time for yourself, explore activities in the library games zone or ask staff any questions you have about using library services.

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

Hedgehog Friendly Campus litter pick

Come and help UoN compete in the Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick Challenge and see how much litter we can collect. Hedgehogs are covered in thousands of spines, making them vulnerable to becoming trapped in litter. By joining us on a litter pick, you will help protect hedgehogs and other local wildlife from becoming injured. This is especially important as they are looking for places to hibernate. It’s also a great excuse to take some time to explore our beautiful autumnal campuses and help improve then.

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

Culture, Cake and Chat

Are you feeling a bit mixed-up by life and study in the UK? Join us at the Chaplaincy for cake and discussion to help you think about settling into a different culture. There will be a short talk by two chaplains with experience living abroad, advice on where you can find support, and plenty of time to chat and make friends over cake and drinks!

Open to international students only - Sign up for Culture, Cake and Chat