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 […]
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.
What do we even mean by “Wellbeing at Work?”
Sam Hales, who has co-ordinated much of this year’s wellbeing week activity, reflects on what wellbeing at work actually means to him.
Spring
In February Ian Simpson, Collection Development Manager in the Library and Learning Resources team, reflected on the joy of his allotment during Spring.