The Student Wellbeing Service hosts various events throughout the academic year to support all students with their mental health and wellbeing. These events are designed to help students deal with the stresses of studying at university while maintaining healthy relationships. Some of the topics covered in the past have included sleep, speed networking, how to take care of yourself whilst looking after your friends, and how to rest, relax and recharge before taking exams.
These events are in person and online and include workshops, webinars, and indoor and outdoor social networking events. Student Wellbeing Advisers are on hand at each event to answer questions and lead discussions on various wellbeing topics. Tips and resources are also provided to help support students with their mental health during their time at university.
Current Events
We are currently taking bookings for the events listed below. Sign up via MyEd.
Event listing
Birdsong Walk
Spring is here! Take a break from your studies and join us for a walk in and around the Kings Buildings campus to learn how tuning Into birdsong can boost your health and wellbeing.The walk will begin promptly at 09:30 and will last between 1 and 1 1/4 hours. It will involve a moderate climb and at times the terrain will be uneven and potentially muddy. We will also need to use some stairs at one point. Please wear appropriate footwear, bring water and binoculars if you have them. Refreshments will be available on our return to Murchison House. Hope to see you there! *Note that this event is weather dependent and will not take place if it is raining or extremely windy.
Further informationReduce Digital Distraction Workshop - 1 April 2025
Are you too easily distracted on your smartphone or laptop? Are there too many tabs open in your brain? Join us for a 90-minute ReDD workshop at Edinburgh Futures Institute that will help you to reflect on your relationship with digital devices, explore research-based strategies for managing digital distraction, and apply relevant strategies on your own devices. This in person workshop is for all students. Sign up early using the link below or QR code on the poster to reserve your spot.
Further informationPrevious Events
Previous events hosted by the Student Wellbeing Service have included the following: (Click on title for more details.)
- Therapets Sessions - March 2025
- University Mental Health Day - March 2025
- Summer PhD Networking Event
- Summer Postgraduate Walk 'n Talk
- Mental Health Awareness Week
- Calligraphy and Tai Chi
- Birdsong Walk
- Elephant in the Room
- Postgraduate Walk 'n Talk
- PhD Panel event
- Mindfulness for Sleep
- Looking After Your Friends (Whilst Avoiding Burn Out) webinar recording
- PhD Speed Networking
- Rest, Relax, Recharge
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