A few years back, Goth Metal band My Chemical Romance released a song called “I’m Not Okay”. Not a song that everyone loves, but the premise that it is acceptable […]
Staff Wellbeing Photography Competition
We had such an enthusiastic response to our staff wellbeing photography competition last year that we couldn’t miss the opportunity to run it again.
What do I get out of volunteering?
We are all time poor, constantly moving from one thing to the next, feeling under pressure to be achieving. Then we are bombarded with perfect people sharing social media posts […]
Your Personal Development Mosaic
The Mosaic programme is a flexible and person-centred way of focusing on your personal skills and confidence and exploring the next steps in your career.
Team Volunteering
Lucy Woodward, the University’s Employment and Enterprise Manager for Volunteering and Third Sector, recently took part in a team development day that included an opportunity to volunteer. She reflects on her […]
Creative Writing Competition
Enjoy creative writing? If so you are invited to submit a poem on the theme of “The topsy-turvy world of being young” or a short story about “Young people and […]
That was the week that was
Juliet Flynn has led the planning for this years Staff Wellbeing Week and reflects on her own wellbeing and how she might influence the wellbeing of others.
Mastering mind and body
James Cook from Christ Church Sport looks at how the practice of Yoga can help us refocus our body and mind.
Canine power
Caroline Ratcliffe, Simulation Instructor Demonstrator in the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing shares a personal story of anxiety and the therapeutic impact of her dogs.