Take 5 - An event in collaboration with Active Lives

The Take 5 Programme is a partnership between Active Lives and the Student Wellbeing Service, designed to support students in making positive lifestyle changes through physical activity and wellbeing education.Over eight weeks, participants will take part in supportive and engaging sessions that explore how movement can positively impact mental wellbeing. Guided by Student Wellbeing Advisors, students will learn practical wellbeing strategies while enjoying a variety of fun, activity-based sessions delivered by the Active Lives team. Each week focuses on one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing, encouraging participants to learn, get active, connect with others, and reflect on how physical activity can enhance their mood and overall wellbeing.

All workshops are delivered in person, providing opportunities to participate, connect with others, and engage directly with the session content.
If you are unable to attend in person, you will have the option to attend the session remotely. Workshop materials can be accessed online or provided as downloadable PDF guides, allowing you to work through the content at your own pace.

Next programme start date: 30th September 2026. See table below for programme schedule.

If you would like to join the next Take 5 Programme cohort, please complete the self-referral form below. Alternatively, a member of the Student Wellbeing Service, Res Life, or Disability and Learning Support Service (DLSS) can make a referral on your behalf.

Once we receive your completed referral, a member of the Active Lives team will contact you using your preferred contact method to provide further information about the programme and upcoming start dates.

Take 5 Referral Form
Group photo of 4 students standing in front of a lake

Schedule for Take 5 Programme

Week Part 1 Part 2
Week 1 Welcome Feel-Good Walk
Week 2 Loneliness & Isolation Litter Pick
Week 3 Climbing Wall Self-Reflection
Week 4 Sleep Boccia
Week 5 Procrastination & Exam Stress Gym Session
Week 6 Ways to Wellbeing Spin Class
Week 7 Food to Mood Pickleball
Week 8 Group Debrief & Feedback Feel-Good Walk

Events Hosted By the Student Wellbeing Service

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. 

These events are held in person and online and include workshops, webinars, and indoor and outdoor social networking events. Tips and resources are provided by our Wellbeing Advisers to help support students with their mental health during their time at university.

  • Woman and person dressed in an elephant costume standing next to a banner for the Student Wellbeing Service and behind a rectangular table with branded merchandise on it
  • Group photo of students and Chris, wellbeing adviser, on June nature walk
  • Person dressed in an elephant costume playing paddleball
  • Person dressed in elephant costume standing with group of students
  • Woman standing in front of banner talking to a man
  • A golden retriever standing in a room next to some chairs
  • Woman and man playing paddleball
  • A group of people in a line, facing the camera, standing on a path in the woods
  • Students sitting around table doing caligraphy
  • Four people playing pickle ball on a university campus
  • 6 people standing across a path with trees in background
  • Young woman petting black Labrador dog
  • Man sitting behind table with promotional literature
  • 9 people standing in a line outside on a walking path on a sunny day
  • Three smiling men standing behind 2 long tables with literature on the tables and two of the men making the 'OK' sign with their fingers

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for more events coming in Semester 1!

Past Events

Click on the links below to see photos from our past events.

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