Stress Awareness Week

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We all know what it's like to feel stressed, and feeling under pressure is a normal part of life. But being overwhelmed by stress can lead to mental health issues and can make existing problems worse. 

A small amount of stress can be useful. It can motivate you to take action and get tasks completed. It can also make you feel alive and excited. But too much stress can cause negative effects such as a change in your mood, your body and relationship issues.

This week’s activities are designed to highlight ways that stress might affect people and help our staff and students manage their stress before it becomes a problem. Students can access support for their mental health and wellbeing by contacting the Student Hub via Live Chat on the Portal. Find about more about the mental health and wellbeing support available for students.

Staff can find out how to access support, and a range of information and resources to support their mental health by visiting our Staff health and wellbeing webpage.

View the activities available throughout Stress Awareness Week.

Calendar of events

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Event
Staff tennis
Date: 4 November 2024
Time: 12:15 - 13:15
Description
Join us on the court to play some staff tennis, equipment is provided if needed!
Location
Tennis courts 5 and 6, Sports Centre.
Audience
Staff
Event
Working in the UK: an international graduate perspective
Date: 4 November 2024
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Description
Get practical tips and insights into the UK's working culture.
Location
Online.
Audience
Student
Event
Climate Cafe listening circle
Date: 4 November 2024
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Description
Climate Cafes are non-judgemental and non-action-based spaces for people to talk about how the climate crisis makes them feel.
Location
Pathfoot Exhibition Space.
Audience
Staff
Student
Event
Stress Awareness Global Cafe
Date: 4 November 2024
Time: 15:30 - 17:00
Description
International students are welcome to join us in the Chaplaincy for games, home baking and Scottish country dancing.
Location
Chaplaincy, Andrew Miller Building.
Audience
Student
Event
This Girl Can Multisport session
Date: 4 November 2024
Time: 19:00 - 20:30
Description
A female-only session to try out badminton and pickleball.
Location
Sports Hall 2, Sports Centre.
Audience
Student
Event
Yoga for strength
Date: 4 November 2024
Time: 19:00 - 19:45
Description
Join a yoga session that promotes alignment, strength, balance and flexibility.
Location
Online via Peppy app.
Audience
Staff
Event
Careers Essentials: Improving your CV
Date: 5 November 2024
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Description
Join our new Careers Essentials ‘How to improve’ workshops to build on your existing knowledge and apply this within the recruitment process.
Location
Room 3A6, Cottrell Building.
Audience
Student
Event
Careers Essentials: Using LinkedIn effectively
Date: 5 November 2024
Time: 09:00 - 10:00
Description
This workshop will summarise the essentials of developing an effective LinkedIn profile.
Location
Room 3A6, Cottrell Building.
Audience
Student
Event
Teaching: applying for Primary and Secondary
Date: 5 November 2024
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Description
Learn about what the admissions process looks for, how you can best demonstrate your interest in a teaching career, and showcase your relevant skills and abilities.
Location
Online.
Audience
Public
Staff
Student
Event
Staff walk
Date: 5 November 2024
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Description
Take time to get some fresh air and a break from your screen with our lunchtime staff walk.
Location
Meet at the Loch Bridge on the Campus Central side.
Audience
Staff
Event
Wellbeing stall
Date: 5 November 2024
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Description
Chat to us for information and support at our wellbeing stall.
Location
Atrium.
Audience
Student
Event
Natural hand cream and herbal salt workshop
Date: 5 November 2024
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Description
With Herbal Homestead, come along and make a natural hand cream with herbal salt.
Location
Room 3.04, Campus Central.
Audience
Staff
Student
Event
Desk Mobility session
Date: 5 November 2024
Time: 13:00 - 13:20
Description
Embrace a dynamic desk mobility session designed to counter the effects of prolonged desk sitting.
Location
Online.
Audience
Staff
Event
Wellbeing stall
Date: 6 November 2024
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Description
Chat to us for information and support at our wellbeing stall.
Location
Atrium.
Audience
Student
Event
Men-only yoga session
Date: 6 November 2024
Time: 12:15 - 13:15
Description
As part of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, we are offering a men-only yoga session.
Location
Studio 1 and 2, Sports Centre.
Audience
Staff
Event
Multi-sport hall session
Date: 6 November 2024
Time: 12:15 - 13:15
Description
Try out badminton, table tennis and pickleball in our drop-in session for staff.
Location
Sports Hall, Sports Centre.
Audience
Staff
Event
HIIT workout class
Date: 6 November 2024
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Description
This High Intensity Interval Training session will focus on building stamina and strength, and gaining mobility all within your own space.
Location
Online.
Audience
Staff
Event
Community garden session
Date: 6 November 2024
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Description
Visit our community garden and feel the benefits of getting outside - it's also a great way to make new friends.
Location
Community Garden.
Audience
Student
Event
Student walk around campus
Date: 6 November 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Description
Meet at the sport reception for a student walk around campus.
Location
Sport reception, Sports Centre.
Audience
Student
Event
Slime making event
Date: 6 November 2024
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Description
Come by and make some slime with your RA team that you can personalize with glitter, sequins, beads and more!
Location
Beech Court Social Space.
Audience
Student
Event
Pickleball
Date: 6 November 2024
Time: 18:00 - 19:00
Description
Pickleball is a fun racket sport that combines elements of tennis, table tennis, and badminton - equipment provided!
Location
Sports Hall 2, Sports Centre.
Audience
Student
Event
Staff Health MOTs
Date: 7 November 2024
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Description
Book your place for a 30-minute health MOT.
Location
Room 2X14, Cottrell Building.
Audience
Staff
Event
Wellbeing stall
Date: 7 November 2024
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Description
Chat to us for information and support at our wellbeing stall.
Location
Atrium.
Audience
Student
Event
Soulspace
Date: 7 November 2024
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Description
Soulspace is a time for sacred reflection, open to people of all faiths or none.
Location
Chaplaincy, Andrew Miller Building.
Audience
Staff
Student
Event
Careers Essentials: Improving your Interview Technique
Date: 7 November 2024
Time: 13:00 - 13:45
Description
Join our Careers Essentials ‘How to Improve’ workshops to build on your existing knowledge and apply it within the recruitment process.
Location
Cottrell 3A6.
Audience
Student
Event
Expert advice for preventing stress
Date: 7 November 2024
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Description
Join this event for expert advice on how to prevent stress.
Location
Online.
Audience
Staff
Event
Bob Ross Paint Night
Date: 7 November 2024
Time: 19:00 - 20:30
Description
Meet in the Juniper Court Social space for a night of painting and warm beverages!
Location
Juniper Court Social Space.
Audience
Student
Event
Staff Health MOTs
Date: 8 November 2024
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Description
Book your place for a 30-minute health MOT.
Location
Room 2X14, Cottrell Building.
Audience
Staff
Event
Places of peace on campus, the Labyrinth
Date: 8 November 2024
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Description
Set aside time for some quiet inner reflection and connection to nature.
Location
Chaplaincy, Andrew Miller Building.
Audience
Staff
Student
Event
Strength and tone circuits
Date: 8 November 2024
Time: 12:30 - 13:00
Description
Join this event for 30 minutes of dynamic strength and toning combinations.
Location
Online.
Audience
Staff
Event
Chappy's Chatty Hour
Date: 8 November 2024
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Description
Join Lesley, Chappy the bear and friends at the Chaplaincy for an hour of conversation and fun on a Friday lunchtime.
Location
Chaplaincy, Andrew Miller Building.
Audience
Student
Event
Badminton
Date: 8 November 2024
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
Description
Join us for a casual game of badminton in a friendly, inclusive environment.
Location
Sports Hall 2, Sports Centre.
Audience
Student
Event
Paws Against Stress
Date: 9 November 2024
Time: 11:30 - 13:30
Description
Pop along to our next Paws Against Stress session on the 9 November at Campus Central Level 3 and meet some lovely pups!
Location
Campus Central Level 3.
Audience
Staff
Student
Event
Zumbathon dance party
Date: 10 November 2024
Time: 12:20 - 13:20
Description
Join Andrea for a Fun-filled, Zumba party with music and dances from all over the world.
Location
Sports Hall 2, Sports Centre.
Audience
Staff
Student
Event
Seasonal Yoga
Date: 10 November 2024
Time: 13:20 - 14:05
Description
Cool things down with Seasonal Yoga, a dynamic practice designed to keep you in balance with nature's changing energies.
Location
Sports Hall 2, Sports Centre.
Audience
Public
Staff
Student

Activities available throughout Stress Awareness Week

Relax in the library's wellbeing space

The area is equipped for mindfulness, quietly relaxing, or browsing the many wellbeing resources available.

Where: Library level 2, during library opening hours.

Complete a jigsaw

Pop into the library and help us complete a jigsaw.

Where: Library level 2 near the main entrance, during library opening hours.

Visit the Loch View Wellbeing suite

Our Loch View suite is open daily to all staff and students to take time out during their day. We have stress-busting activities, weighted blankets and a massage chair!

Where: Cottrell Building room 2A1, Monday to Friday 09:30 to 16:30.

Book swap

Reading for just six minutes can help reduce your stress levels. Pop into the library to bring a book and take a book from our book swap bookcase.

Where: Library Wellbeing Space level 2, available during library opening hours.

Virtual Library Wellbeing Space

Take a break to relax and refresh in our Virtual Library Wellbeing Space where you can download colouring sheets or complete a jigsaw.

Health and wellbeing materials

We have an assortment of materials on stress and stress awareness in our Library Wellbeing Space including a collection of health and wellbeing books.

Where: Library Wellbeing Space, level 2, during library opening hours.