Monday 18^th of March – Friday 22^nd of March 2024

The infamous Wellbeing Week returns for 2024 and have we got a packed week for you! We’ve been busy arranging different free activities and giveaways for Students across all our campuses, you can see our week long schedule below:

Head over to our events page here to book or you can click on the images below:

 

Wellbeing Fair and Woolly Experience Therapy Farm 

Come Along on Thursday 21^st of March to meet University Departments such as ASK, EDI and the Acupuncture Student Clinic, find out more about the SU and what campaigns are running at the moment and meet local charity organisations such as WINGS and The Trussel Trust.

But that’s not all! We have some VIP guests joining us on the day from Woolly Animal Experiences. Chilli, Nacho and Popcorn are Therapy Chickens who are ‘trained to provide emotional support and companionship.’ You can find out more about our feathered friends and their Alpaca and Donkey friends here: Alpaca Miniature Donkey Walks - Woolly Experiences

     

 

Helpyourshelf at WSV 

Help Yourshelf is on the move for Wellbeing Week and will be bringing breakfast for residents on Friday 22^nd of March… so how do YOU like your eggs?

 

Wellbeing Warrior

We want as many students as possible to be able to get involved with Wellbeing Week and realise this isn’t as simple for our Online and Partner Students.

So… are you an online or partner student? We want to hear from you!

 Do you know a fellow student or staff member who has gone above and beyond to prioritise student wellbeing?

Email carrie.bennett@glyndwr.ac.uk to nominate them with their student number or staff email and how they have made a difference!

 Remember the smallest of gestures can make a huge difference!

Nominees will be in with a chance of winning a £20 gift voucher and a well deserved shout out!

 

Random Acts of Kindness

Our Random Acts of Kindness returns across all campuses ranging from a sweet treat, books or coffee to a Special daily gift including show tickets for the William Aston Hall for 2, free Gym Membership in the Sports Hall and Glyn’s prizes. If you are lucky enough to find a gift please let us know by sharing on our socials with #WGSURAK.

         

 

Wellbeing Wall @ Glyn’s

Do you have some Wellbeing tips to share? Ask bar staff for a chalk pen and leave a Wellbeing tip or message on Glyn’s Blackboard Wall any day during the week. We’ll try and share as many of these tips as we can!

 

SU On The Road

SU On The Road returns with visits to Northop and Regent Street on Tuesday and St Asaph on Friday.. be sure to come and say hello and find out more about your Students’ Union and what we can do to help with your Wellbeing.

 

Take 15 with Aramark

Aramark’s Take 15 campaign goal is to help encourage positive mental wellbeing in student’s study and work environments with a focus on mindfulness. Look out for their special offers throughout the week at all their sites in Wrexham, St Asaph, Northop and Regent Street.

TAKE15’s toolkit has been created to encourage 15-minute breaks, activities, and practices that are encompassed within three pillars associated with improving mental and emotional wellbeing.

MINDFUL EATING: Mindful eating is rooted in the practice of mindfulness, which is about consciously staying in the moment. This experience works on a psychological and emotional level to attain a healthy relationship with food, to create a healthful mental and emotional balance. It’s based on the five senses and explores the impact of sight, smell, taste, textures, and sounds on food choices.

ACTIVITY: Keeping active helps protect both physical and mental health. Physical activity releases chemicals in the brain that makes people feel good—boosting self-esteem, helping concentration, as well as sleeping, looking, and feeling better.

RELAXATION: An important part of relaxing is reconnecting with the body and the sensations it experiences. Meditation can give a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both emotional wellbeing and overall health. Breathing exercises and restorative activities also contribute to relaxation.

 

 

Your Wellbeing

As much as we want this to be a fun-filled week it’s also about ensuring that you have access to all the information on how to support your wellbeing throughout your learning journey.

SU Advice Centre

Not sure where to turn? Need someone to talk to? The SU have an Independent Advice Centre, you can book an appointment with one of our advisors by contacting suadvice@wrexham.ac.uk . We can support you with a variety of things including academic advice with support on Extenuating Circumstances and Academic Appeals or we can help you get referred to one of the University services listed below ….. and so much more, click on the image to find out more.

Wrexham University Student Funding & Money Advice Team

The team are able provide students with a wide range of advice on funding, scholarships, grants, WGU hardship fund and additional information throughout the year.

The team offer bespoke funding advice available for full and part-time study, to ensure students are given the advice that they require to gain the correct funding they are entitled to throughout their studying.

The team also offer budgeting advice, financial health checks to ensure students are continuing to receive the correct funding. We are able to advise on how a change in circumstance, previous study, repeat years and changing courses may affect their funding entitlement.

If you require advice from the Funding & Money Team, please get in contact with us.

How to access the service:

Email –  funding@glyndwr.ac.uk

Telephone – 01978 293295

ASK - One stop shop to all the support services at WU!

ASK

Our friendly ASK team is here to help you with all general enquiries. Facilitating the entry point to WGU’s support services, ASK can help you book appointments, find out information and help you find your way around student life.

Wellbeing

Our Student Support Navigators (SSN’s) are here to provide tailored plans of support for students whose wellbeing is negatively impacting their studies. Whether you wish to enhance your potential to succeed or re-engage with your course, SSNs will co-create tailored support plans with students and can involve personal tutors or other University support services to ensure your individual needs are met.

Careers and Employability Services

Our Careers and Employability Service is the gateway to careers advice and guidance, a direct connection to qualified HE Careers Advisers and HE employability specialists. We offer careers planning support, work opportunities and extracurricular employability events, writing CVs, personal statements, and support with your job applications. Once you have graduated from Wrexham GlyndŵrUniversity, our support doesn’t end there. We continue to work with you as you fulfil your next steps into employment or further study for life.

Counselling and Mental Health

Our Mental Health Advisors/ Counsellors can offer support and/or therapy for a range of mental health issues or can help you to access appropriate statutory services if necessary.

Funding and Money Advice

The Funding and Money Advice team supports students with Issues relating to hardship, funding and budgeting.

Disability Support

The Inclusion team supports students with all issues that are disability related, and include assessment for Disabled Students Allowances, dyslexia assessments and exam adjustments.

Chaplaincy

Chaplains from faith backgrounds (Pagan, Hindu, Humanist, Christian, Quaker) offer students of any faith or none, an informal, confidential listening service.

Learning Skills

The Learning Skills Hub team supports students to establish and enhance skills to improve learning, and includes access to academic support librarians, academic skills tutors and digital learning facilitators.

Head over to the Library building to speak to a member of the ASK team or email ASK@glyndwr.ac.uk