What’s On This Term
What’s On This Term
Mondays
Anxiety Peer Support Group
Feeling anxious is something many students experience, especially during times of change or pressure. If anxiety is beginning to affect your day-to-day life or studies, you're not alone and support is here.
Join our Anxiety Peer Support Group, a confidential and welcoming space where you can:
- Connect with other students who understand
- Share experiences (only if you want to)
- Explore practical ways to manage anxiety
- Learn new strategies in a non-judgmental environment
When: Mondays, 16:00 to 17:00
Where: Library Gathering Space
No need to book. Just turn up.
Whether you're looking to share, listen, or simply be around others who understand, this group is a great first step towards feeling calmer and more in control.
We look forward to welcoming you.
22 October, 13 November & 3 December 2025
Labyrinth Sessions
These guided sessions offer a unique, reflective space for students, regardless of faith or background, to engage with personal challenges, enhance their reflective practice, and develop problem-solving skills. The labyrinth, an ancient tool for walking meditation, offers a powerful, non-verbal method for exploring issues. Participants can move beyond conventional thought patterns to find clarity and new perspectives.
Led by Chaplain Annie McCormick and a Health & Wellbeing Practitioner, each one-hour session has a three-part structure: setting an intention, walking the labyrinth, and a post-walk reflection.
Term 1 dates:
- Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Thursday, 13 November 2025, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mondays, 27 October & 24 November 2025
The Bereavement Café
This is a monthly café designed to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for students who have been impacted by loss. It will welcome all students, regardless of faith or background, who have been affected by bereavement, whether recent or in the past. The aim is to help students connect, share experiences, and support each other through their grief journeys.
The café will be led by Chaplain Annie McCormick and supported by a Health & Wellbeing Practitioner. The Café will take place monthly at the Chaplaincy.
Term 1 dates:
- Monday, 27 October 2025, 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
- Monday, 24 November 2025, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Forest Bathing in Tocil Wood
Slow down and reconnect with nature in a guided Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) session with certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Prisca Andersen. This Japanese practice helps reduce stress, boost mood, and reconnect with your senses.
What to expect:
- Mindful walk through Tocil Wood at a slow, comfortable pace
- Short meditation and sensory activities
- No experience needed – just follow what feels right for you
Event details:
- 1–3.30pm, meet outside Senate House, Central Campus
- Open to all students
- Wear suitable footwear, layered clothing, waterproof jacket
- Bring water; off-trail walking involved
- Contact if you have mobility concerns
About the guide:
Prisca Andersen is a certified Forest Therapy Guide and trained Sports & Clinical Massage Therapist.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Draw Your Feelings
Take a break and get creative! Draw Your Feelings is a relaxed arts session where you can express yourself, de-stress, and connect with others. No experience needed - just come as you are.
- All materials provided
- Location: to be confirmed
- Dates for Term 1 to be confirmed shortly
Drop in anytime - no booking required.
Tuesdays
ADHD Peer Group
This is a peer support group for students who have a diagnosis of ADHD or are waiting to be assessed. The intention is to provide information and support and have an element of peer support.
The aims of the group are:
- Provide a space where ADHD can be discussed with others who might be experiencing similar symptoms
- Provide psycho-education around the diagnosis process; what to expect, how it works, possible time scales.
- Provide a space to share information about coping strategies to tackle some of the challenges that students might face with regard to this neurodiversity.
- Provide a supportive environment for those who are going through the process or are considering it.
Logistics
We meet weekly in term time, Tuesday 4-5pm starting on Tuesday 30th September. We meet in Reception of Wellbeing Support, ground floor, Senate House. Attendance is on a drop in basis - there is no need to book.
We look forward to seeing you.
Wednesdays
Wellbeing Run
This 5K route takes in the lakes and is for ALL running abilities. The run goes ahead in all weathers and is on paths so no mud worries!
We meet every Wednesday at the White Koan sculpture outside Warwick Arts Centre. Finishes at the Sports & Wellness Hub. 8am – 8.45am.
Scan the QR code below to download our UoW Sport appLink opens in a new window and secure your Wednesday slot:
Gardening Club in collaboration with the Student Allotment Society
The Gardening Club in collaboration with the Student Allotment Society, meet Wednesdays 2-4pm (term time) and tend the student allotments on campus, engaging in a range of horticulture and social activities.
Health and Wellbeing Practitioners from Wellbeing and Student Support are present during the session and can help any students who may want support to attend by meeting at Senate House and walking down together.
Beekeeping Talk
In collaboration with the Student Allotment Society, there will be a Beekeeping Talk on Wednesday 1st October 2025 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Join our beekeepers for a calming wellbeing session exploring how beekeeping and connecting with nature can support your mental health. This will take place in FAB6.02, Faculty of Arts Building.
There is no need to book a place, please just turn up on the day.