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Wellbeing Week 2022: Monday – Be Active

It’s Wellbeing Week at the University of Brighton, so we have put together some brilliant resources, each based around a central theme, to help you connect with other students and boost your mental health. Today’s theme is: Be Active

Wellbeing Week 2022 events schedule

Wellbeing week events are a great opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone and meet new people. Add the events to your calendar now, so you don’t miss out!

COVID-19 – Healthy habits and vaccination offer 25 October

Our local Public Health team will bring their mobile vaccination unit to the pedestrian area outside the Checkland building on the Falmer campus. The unit will offer first, second and third doses of the Pfizer vaccine as well as autumn booster doses (Pfizer bivalent) for eligible colleagues and students.

Get tips and help for life’s pressures: Sign up for the ‘UOK?’ workshops now

Are you a foundation or first year student? Our Wellbeing Champions want to support your mental health and wellbeing this semester!

World Menopause Month: why menopause matters

Open to both staff and students, the university has organised the following online events during October, which aim to offer a safe and supportive environment for anyone experiencing the menopause or perimenopause to share their experiences, and for allies to find out more.

World Mental Health Day 10 October 2022

As part of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, we want to highlight the resources and services here to support your wellbeing all year round. Whatever your situation, there is always help that can be given.

Download the new NHS App to manage your health services access

Did you know there is an app where you can manage your health, all in one place? The NHS App allows you to manage appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your records and get instant health advice – all on your phone or device.

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Apply to be a Wellbeing Champion or Inclusive Practice Partner today!

Do you want to get paid to support student wellbeing or shape our curriculum while boosting your employability skills? As a Wellbeing Champion or Inclusive Practice Partner, you can do just that! Applications for both roles are open so apply now!

Come to our Walk My Dog events!

Do you want to make friends, play with some friendly dogs and be supported in a safe space to talk about mental health? Come along to one of our Walk my Dog events on Falmer and Moulsecoomb campuses!

Ukraine: a message from the Vice-Chancellor

The University of Brighton is proud to be an international institution, and I know all of our community has been profoundly shocked and saddened by the terrible situation unfolding in Ukraine. Our hearts and thoughts go out to all those affected.