Reading time: 5 minutesWe have all been through a lot this year. As the pandemic and its restrictions drag on Kitty Wheater, Mindfulness Chaplain, shares how once you notice it, love is everywhere you look. A few days ago, Ben the collie suffered a violent interruption of normal gastrointestinal duties. Because he is …
Reading time: 2 minutesThis Thursday is University Mental Health Day, a national awareness day that aims to bring together the university community to make mental health a priority.
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: 4 minutesThe start of the new year can be a difficult time for many people. Add the stresses and strains of a global pandemic and it’s normal to feel utterly overwhelmed about the year ahead. Good mental wellbeing doesn’t mean you’re always happy or unaffected by your experiences. We might use …
Reading time: 4 minutesIf you’ve often wanted to get involved with local communities or charities, but don’t know where to start, the University’s Day to Make a Difference initiative could work for you. It entitles all University staff to use an additional day of paid leave to volunteer at any point in the …
Reading time: 6 minutesAlthough we’ve been working from home for a while now, that doesn’t mean that it has gotten any easier. Bringing work into your personal, private space can take a while to balance. Before we sign off for the winter break Kitty Wheater, Mindfulness Chaplain, reminds us how important it is …
