Join us for six months of HealthyU, HealthyUs, HealthyUniversity 2025
A healthy mind and body are important to good wellbeing , enjoying life and getting the most out of your study. Our six-month health improvement campaign encourages us as individuals and a community to be proactive about our wellbeing. A healthy collective means a healthy university and you can impact positively on others wellbeing, as well as your own.
There are six themes to help support you to improve your mental health and wellbeing and each month we will highlight a theme.
February - Give
March - Take Notice
April - Be Active
May - Connect
June - Keep Learning
July - Future Steps
Look at the calendar below to find out about the events, activities and competitions for you to take part in. We will also be providing wellbeing information and a range of activities for you to get involved in.
Follow the Wellbeing Team on Instagram to stay in touch with what's happening and for healthy tips, inspiration and student content.
The University Counselling Service are offering workshops. For more information about what's happening, clck here
Do you live in student halls or third party accommodation? See what ResX events are taking place
February
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100 acts of kindness
Join us in creating a wall that celebrates 100 acts of kindness! Send us a direct message on Instagram or fill out the form with an act of kindness you have received, given or observed. We will enter you into a prize draw to win a wellbeing hamper and, in the spirit of giving, a gift for you to give to a nominated friend.
The competition has now closed, thank you to all those who took part - we made it to over 100 acts of kindness! You can now view 100 acts of kindness on the HealthyUUU Wall of Kindness and you are still welcome to add your own.
Open to all students and staff
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Give |
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Mon 3 Feb
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Gratitude Cafe
Join us at the Gratitude Café to celebrate the theme of Give in the month of February.
- Enjoy free refreshments while writing thank you notes to friends, teachers or support staff on our gratitude postcards.
- Unwind with free hand and arm massages,
- Find out more about the Community Pantry Project or support a local charity by purchasing a delicious cake or bake at our bake sale hosted by The Rucksack Project.
- Take a moment to relax, reflect, and share gratitude with the university community!
Open to all students a staff. No need to book - just turn up
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The Nest, The Barn, Sutton Bonington campus |
Give |
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Throughout February
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LGBTQIA+ History Month
LGBTQIA+ History Month raises awareness of the community's history, celebrates our successes and people, and progresses towards a more equitable future.
LGBTQIA+ History Month is celebrated every February and the theme for 2025 is 'Activism and Social Change'.
For 2025, we have an exciting and diverse range of events, activities, and celebrations our university community can get involved in. These include film screenings, talks and workshops, as well as opportunities to get hands-on and creative as well as to ask questions and learn about LGBTQIA+ identities.
Visit: Celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month at UoN article to learn about events and activities organised throughout February.
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Multiple locations |
Take notice, Connect, Keep learning |
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6th Feb
6.30pm - 9.45pm
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Kindness Jars & Faux Flower Crafts
Please note: this event is open to Nottingham Two & Deakins Place resdients only
Bring some coloour into your life. Make a tiny bouquet of flowers or decorate a jar and ask your friends and family to fill it with workds of affirmation and what they love about you! Hosted by ResX.
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Deakins Place Common Room |
Give, Connect, Keep Learning
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3rd-9th Feb
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Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week
This week focuses on raising awareness of sexual abuse and violence, showing solidarity with survivors, and signposting support. We aim to challenge misconceptions and provide a platform for survivor voices.
Key Events:
Light Up the Night - 3rd February, 6:30 pm
Join UoN SASS (Students Against Sexual Violence and Sexism) at Portland Steps for a powerful evening reclaiming campus as a safe space. Expect speeches, poetry, and free hot drinks. Sign-painting event on 28th January. For details, visit @uonsass on Instagram.
Mandatory Consent Training - 1st Years Only
Missed your consent training last term? Additional one-hour sessions are available this week. Book now or contact BR-consent-training@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk if personal lived experiences make attendance difficult.
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Multiple locations & online |
Connect |
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10th-14th February
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Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week
This week is all about harm reduction and promoting safer choices. UoNSU is committed to providing resources and support to help limit the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol. Check out events, freebies, and resources throughout the week!
Key Events:
The Place Drop-In - Tuesday, 2-4 pm
Visit the Liberation Hub (C Floor, Portland Building) for confidential support and advice from The Place team. Gain knowledge and confidence to identify and respond to substance-related risks.
Beer Goggles Competition - Tuesday, 2-4 pm
Think you’re a cocktail or mocktail pro? Test your skills while wearing beer goggles and learn about safer drinking habits. Prizes up for grabs!
Freebies & Flyers All Week:
Pick up free unit cups, drink covers, Spikeys, and info leaflets from these wellbeing hubs:
- Welcome Zone: Portland Building, UP
- Liberation Hub: Portland Building, UP
- The Nest: Sutton Bonington
- Exchange Atrium: Jubilee Campus
Follow @uonsu_support for full details!
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Multiple locations |
Take notice, Keep learning |
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Throughout February
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UniTea/Student Money Week - Finance Wellbeing sessions
Open to both staff and students, Financial Wellbeing sessions offer a relaxed space to learn about managing your finances while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee.
Key Events:
Mon 24th 11:30-13:00 - Broadgate Park common space which has a kitchenette
Wed 26th 10:00-11:30 - Medical School foyer with a hot water urn
Wed 26th - 11:30-13:00 - Hallward with hot water urn
Wed 26th - 12:00 - 14:00 - Portland c-floor foyer hot water urn
Tues 25th 10:00 - 12:00 - Arts CLAS common room - kitchenette
Sutton Bonington - TBC
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Multiple locations (in-person) |
Give, Connect, Keep learning |
March
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Whole of March
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Grateful Snaps competition
What are you grateful for? It could be a person, place, pet, a meaningful moment, or anything that brings you joy. Studies have shown that spending 5 minutes each day to write down things you are grateful for can help you take notice of the positives in your life, increasing mindfulness and reducing stress. Share a photo of something you're grateful for and be in with a chance of winning a wellbeing hamper!
Open to all students - Enter here
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Padlet |
Take notice |
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Mon 3rd
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Wellbeing Cafe
The Support and Wellbeing team are hosting monthly wellbeing cafes for Pharmacy and Psychology students from 1-2pm.
Follow on instagram: uon_psychology
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Pharmacy B19, University Park Campus
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Take notice, Connect |
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Mon 10th - Fri 14th
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University Mental Health Day
University Mental Health Day (UMHD) brings together the university community to make mental health a university-wide priority and create ongoing year-round change to the future of student mental health. Throughout the week, there will be opportunities for students and staff to engage in events and activities that aim to raise awareness of mental health, highlight what support is available and help students to manage their wellbeing.
Open to all students - Find out more
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Events happening in various campuses |
Take Notice
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Tues 11th
11am - 2pm
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Wellbeing Fair
Join us for our Wellbeing Fair, where you can learn about mental health and wellbeing support at the University of Nottingham!
There will be an opportunity to chat with local and university support services, pick up useful wellbeing resources, and loads of freebies. You can also relax at our crafting session.
Open to all students - no need to sign up, just turn up!
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C Floor corridor, Portland Building, University Park |
Take Notice
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Mon 17th & Tues 18th
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Last Globe Café before the break! ☕
Come along to meet new friends, chat with local people, and enjoy cultural activities.
For more information, visit: link |
Beeston, Jubilee Campus (Monday evenings) / Sutton Bonington (Tuesday evenings) |
Connect |
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Mon 24th
7-9pm
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Join us for an evening of community and celebration, exploring the hope of Easter through a short talk, real student stories, music, crafts and refreshments!
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Cornerstone Church NG7 1FP |
Take notice, Connect |
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Thurs 27th
1-2:30pm
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CAMEO is back!
Join us for a friendly space to connect, chat, and share experiences. Open to women who are partners of international students.
For more information, visit: link |
Beeston Free Church, Salthouse Lane NG9 2FY |
Connect, Take notice |
April
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Whole of April
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Active April Steps Challenge
We are encouraging everyone to keep moving over the holidays and get out in the fresh air (and hopefully sunshine!), to benefit physical and mental health. Regular activity has so many health benefits and it also gives us a break from study and work.
To help you stay active, we have collaborated with UoN Sports to host a Moves steps challenge for the month of April. We invite you to take 240,000 steps across the month (averages 8,000 steps a day).
All staff and students are welcome to take part. Everyone who completes the challenge will be entered into a prize draw for a student to win a £100 Amazon voucher (or Polaroid camera option), and a staff member to win £60 Amazon voucher.
To take part, all you need to do is:
1. Register with the free Moves app
2. Link your tracking device to the Moves app
3. Join the Active April Steps Challenge on 1st April (in the Moves app)
For details on how to set up Moves, visit the UoN Moves App page.
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Moves App |
Be Active |
May - more details coming soon
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| Mon 12th |
Wellbeing Cafe
The Support and Wellbeing team are hosting monthly wellbeing cafes for Pharmacy and Psychology students from 1-2pm.
Follow on instagram: uon_psychology
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Psychology Social Space, Psychology Building, University Park Campus |
Connect |
June - more details coming soon
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| Mon 9th |
Wellbeing Cafe
The Support and Wellbeing team are hosting monthly wellbeing cafes for Pharmacy and Psychology students from 1-2pm.
Follow on instagram: uon_psychology
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Pharmacy B19, Pharmacy School Building |
Connect |
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July - details coming soon
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