Feel Good Fortnight
Start university in a healthy way
Between 14–27 November 2022, the Feel Good Team will be delivering a series of events for staff and students at UWE Bristol, including:
- Free one-to-one music lessons
- Give-it-a-go sport and exercise activities
- Guides to budgeting well
- Plant propagation and nurturing tips
- Poetry making
- Mindful colouring
- Board game afternoons and more.
Throughout Feel Good Fortnight, you can catch the Feel Good Team and our key collaborators, including the Student Money Service, Libraries, Centre for Appearance Research, UWE Bristol Sport, the Centre for Music, and many more at one of our engagement stalls. The stalls are based at Frenchay, Glenside and Bower Ashton Campuses, where you will find freebies, top tips around creating and maintaining healthy habits, and the chance to win prizes (and free food!) too.
- Frenchay OneZone: Monday 14 November 10:00–16:00
- Glenside the Hub: Wednesday 16 November 10:00–16:00
- Bower Ashton café: Tuesday 22 November 10:00–16:00
Find out what the Feel Good Team are up to and how you can get involved on Instagram @FeelGoodUWE
University life can be busy, and when we are busy it can feel like we don’t have time to relax and take care of ourselves. But, it is really important to take some time to focus on your wellbeing.
You can join us at our relaxing events throughout Feel Good Fortnight to de-stress and unwind.
Watch our video introduction to the relax theme.
Challenging yourself with something new, and connecting with others with similar interests, can be a great way to improve your sense of wellbeing. Join us at these events to try out a fun new activity.
- We have a huge range of exciting activities you can get involved in at UWE Bristol.
- Challenge yourself with a new activity – you’ll leave feeling accomplished.
- Connect with new people who share your interests.
- Get involved in your community – you’ll feel an improved sense of wellbeing.
Watch our video introduction to the try something new theme.
Not only can exercise keep us physically healthy, but it is also great way to manage stress and boost our mood. Join us at these events for a fun way to get moving.
- Exercise boosts your mood by releasing ‘feel good’ endorphins.
- Regular activity is a great way to manage stress and let off some steam.
- Getting outdoors is proven to be really beneficial for your mental health.
- Connect with others at an exercise class, sports club or group walk.
Watch our video introduction to the get active theme.
A healthy and balanced diet can help you look and feel your best. Join us at these events to energise yourself with some healthy food.
- How energised and healthy you feel is down to how you fuel your body.
- Try going veggie or vegan to help the environment.
- Stay hydrated for a healthy body and a clear mind.
- Eat a balanced diet for good mental and physical health.
Feel Good Fortnight
View upcoming Feel Good Fortnight events.
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Free Music and Sport Event!
Date: 07 December 2022 - 07 December 2022
Time: 20:30-22:30
Venue: Centre for Sport, Frenchay CampusCome and try a range of sports for free, accompanied by a DJ from the Centre for Music. There will also be food available to purchase.
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Christmas Sounds with the UWE Bristol Gospel Choir
Date: 07 December 2022 - 07 December 2022
Time: 13:00
Venue: Main Hall, Extracare Retirement Village, Edward Parker Road, Bristol, BS16 1YFAn informal afternoon of seasonal Gospel music performed by the wonderful UWE Bristol Gospel Choir under the direction of Kim Samuels.
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Resilience PAL: Session 2 Understand the Learnable Skills of Resilience
Date: 08 December 2022 - 08 December 2022
Time: 14:00-15:00
Venue: https://go.uwe.ac.uk/izlmyDevelop your resilience skills with this student-led workshop. This session offers a proactive approach to surviving and thriving through challenges, change, and uncertainty.
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Resilience PAL: Session 2 Understand the Learnable Skills of Resilience
Date: 14 December 2022 - 14 December 2022
Time: 14:00-15:00
Venue: Library, 3D42, Frenchay CampusDevelop your resilience skills with this student-led workshop. This session offers a proactive approach to surviving and thriving through challenges, change, and uncertainty.
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