This week is Wellbeing Week here at Nottingham Trent University. Over seven days, the NTSU will be holding several events which aim to encourage students to take a break from their studies and make mental health and wellbeing a priority.
Here’s a rundown of all the events you can sign up for:
Tuesday 9th March
This interview with Rob from First Steps, a multi-award winning eating disorder charity, will give an insight into eating disorders and help available to anyone who needs it.
Start time: 10am
Relax and unwind with NTU Sport’s yoga session! Whether you’re a novice or an expert, this event is definitely worth booking.
Start time: 12:15pm
Wednesday 10th March
Look After Your Mates Workshop
This important workshop covers how you can look after your friends’ mental health, as well as your own.
Start time: 1pm
Take a break from your university work and join the Employability team in a fun game of Pictionary. All you will need is Microsoft Paint or a similar drawing app!
Start time: 2pm
If you fancy yourself to be an artist, join illustrator and Senior Art and Design Lecturer Laura Quick for a virtual Life Drawing class.
Start time: 3pm
Relax and unwind with NTU Sport’s yoga session! Whether you’re a novice or an expert, this event is definitely worth booking.
Start time: 5:15pm
Thursday 11th March
This walking challenge has some great prizes for those who complete it! To be in with a chance, walk the distance of Ben Nevis or go all the way to cover the three peak distance. Three random winners will be picked from everyone who completes the one peak and three peak challenges. See the NTSU website for more information and to view the full list of prizes.
Relax and unwind with NTU Sport’s yoga session! Whether you’re a novice or an expert, this event is definitely worth booking.
Star time: 8am
Join the university’s Mental Health Champions for a relaxing rock painting session. All you will need is some large rocks, some paint and some brushes!
Start time: 1pm
Friday 12th March
Back by popular demand, the last formal event of Wellbeing Week will be a fun self-defence class
Start time: 7:15pm
By Jessica Goddard
Feature image credit: Nottingham Trent Students’ Union