Reading time: 5 minutesI first wrote about Zoom fatigue almost exactly a year ago. Back then, in the halcyon days of the early pandemic, we had no idea what was to come. We thought we’d potter along on Teams for a bit and then head back into the office. But time passed, and by …
Reading time: 2 minutesThe theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness week is nature, so it seems fitting to highlight a new initiative from Sport and Exercise that encourages staff and students to meet for organised walks to improve all aspects of their health.
Reading time: 4 minutesThrough circumstances beyond our control, the past year has seen a lot of us spend more time sitting than we might have liked. But what does this mean for our health, both mental and physical? In this issue, the team at the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC), based …
Reading time: < 1 minuteWith the changing of restrictions in Scotland, Peffermill and Easter Bush bootcamps have started again. The sessions are a mixture of circuit training, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), sport style drills and bodyweight exercises. Instructors from Sport & Exercise will be there to guide and help you through the sessions, whatever your …
Reading time: 4 minutesThe dark winter months after Christmas can be difficult to navigate. It doesn’t take long for the lengthy working days and the lack of sunlight to begin to feel oppressive. When your work is mounting up and there’s little to do outside the house, it can be tempting to power …
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe University’s Transport Office is partnering with The Bike Station to deliver online bike maintenance classes, free for all staff and students to attend. The classes run from the 1st to the 12th of March and take place on Zoom. You can sign up for sessions through the Bike Station …
