We have a huge number of resources, guidance, activities and access to support available in the university, yet still I occasionally get asked: “What’s out there for me?”. And that’s […]
Wandering About
One of the easiest and simplest ways to enhance your mental health while connecting with nature is to go out for a walk. I have written before about my pre-pandemic […]
A Sensory Experience
Being outside in nature is an opportunity to use all of our senses and feel more connected and present. Nature can calm us, energise us, reduce stress, regulate hormones, improve […]
Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Week
The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is “Nature”.
Join the #CCCU photo Nature Hunt for Mental Health
The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is nature. Research shows that views of nature can help us slow down, boost our mood, improve our concentration, and support our wellbeing. […]
A Journey to Race Equality
We are living through very interesting times at the moment. Joining the University during the pandemic as the Interim Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Manager has given me a real […]
Inclusive Leadership
What does inclusive leadership actually mean? There are so many unwritten rules about being at work, it can be hard to navigate them: the team norms, the different preferences for […]
Leaning In
Leaning in: Personal reflections on anti-racism practice and the journey towards allyship By Kristy Widdicombe-Dutch, Head of Learning Skills ‘[T]here is no freedom without rights and no rights without the […]
Oxygen
Following his popular blog last year, we are delighted that Tom Delahunt from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work has been inspired to share more reflections with us, […]