Wellbeing Wednesday – NUSU
Wellbeing Wednesday
Welcome to this edition of the Business School Wellbeing Wednesday Update. We hope you are safe and well.
Each Wednesday (during term time) we will post a staff blog highlighting wellbeing support that is available to Business School students within the School and from across the university to allow staff to pass on the information to students.
Wellbeing Support for Business School Students
The Business School has dedicated health and wellbeing support for our students:
- Lisa Kirton- Counsellor/ Therapist
- Emer McConnell- Mental Health Adviser
They are available to provide support for students all year round. They can be contacted via NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk
Each Wednesday (during term time) we will send you an email highlighting wellbeing support that is available to Business School students within the School and from across the university. As well as providing a reminder about the support available each week, we will also shine a spotlight on a different university support service.
Get in touch: If you want an informal chat with our wellbeing team, please email NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk and they will be able to sign post you to what support is available.
Other Sources of Support: Our Student and Staff Wellbeing Service work with local and national organisations to support you and help you maximise your academic potential and gain the most from your time here at Newcastle.
Student Support Plans: If you disclose a long-term mental health condition, supported by recent medical evidence, you may be able to access reasonable adjustments and support to help you engage in your studies. Students who have an on-going mental health condition or disability can access a Student Support Plan: specialistlearning@ncl.ac.uk or disabilityadvisor@ncl.ac.uk.
Mental Health Advisor: If you feel you may require support with a mental health issue, you can request an individual assessment appointment: mentalhealthadvisor@ncl.ac.uk.
Drop-In Support: Drop-in slots are one off appointments if you are wanting to discuss a particular issue. These are for situations where you do not need a regular appointment but may want to speak to someone about an issue impacting upon your health and wellbeing please contact: sws.therapyappointments@ncl.ac.uk.
This service allows you to meet with our Therapist, Lisa to discuss any issue that may be affecting you but where you don’t feel you need a more regular appointment and some advice may help. Lisa can provide counselling for students who may be struggling with life concerns which cause unmanageable emotional or psychological distress. She can also help students to get the most from their university experience and maximise their academic success by providing time focussed counselling. This service is available to all students, to those with and without medical evidence.
Wellbeing Workshops: The School is hosting Workshops on a range of topics from Managing Stress and Anxiety to How to Sleep: Wellbeing Workshops – Student and Staff Wellbeing – Newcastle University (ncl.ac.uk) For more information about wellbeing support and services at Newcastle University visit: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/wellbeing/
Urgent Wellbeing Support: For urgent concerns during office hours (09:00 – 17:00 Monday-Friday) please use the Wellbeing Consultancy service: wellbeingconsultancy@ncl.ac.uk. For out of hours help, please call University Security: 0191 208 6817 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
Report + Support: We are committed to providing a positive experience for our students and colleagues and believe that abusive behaviours are never acceptable. Our online Report and Support tool enables anyone to report concerns anonymously, make a formal complaint and/ or receive support. You can read more at https://reportandsupport.ncl.ac.uk/
As Wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental wellbeing we also wanted to highlight some of the measures in place to protect your physical health when you are on campus in the Business School. These help us to keep the campus tidy and make it easier for facilities staff to clean:
- Please do not eat in lecture theatres
- Please ensure that you are recycling waste correctly and using the correct bins, especially not putting food waste into the bins in toilets
- Please ensure that you wear a face covering when moving around the Business School to protect yourself and others
Spotlight on…NUSU
This week we are highlighting your students’ union, NUSU.
Newcastle University Students’ Union is ran by students, for students. They’re here to help you make the most of your university experience, keep you supported and represent the student voice. Below is a snapshot of what is going on in the NUSU to help you make the most of your time at Newcastle University and support your wellbeing and personal development.
NUSU Student Elections 2022
Every year, NUSU run the Student Elections which consist of students standing for a position, running a campaign to endorse themselves, and getting elected by a student vote. Nominations have now closed so check out all the candidates here. Every student has a vote; voting will open on the 7th March and will close on the 10th March.
What’s On?
Would you like to take a breather from your studies? From live music to student offers, taster sessions, to our lunch menus, they have you covered. At the NUSU building, they have lots on offer to provide you with food, drink and entertainment. Please see below for a glimpse of some of the upcoming events!
Get Involved
At NUSU, there is something for everyone with over 300 societies and 90 sports clubs. Joining a society or sports club can be a great way to try something new, meet likeminded people and fill your diary with some fantastic events. If you’re not looking for a commitment, don’t worry, you can take part in events, activities and sports organised through NUSU’s Give it a Go and Campus Leagues. If you don’t find what you’re looking for you can get in touch to find out how to start your own society.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to develop key skills in an area relevant to your chosen career, work on your personal development, or just lend a helping hand in the local community. Go Volunteer is a department at NUSU that offers a wide range of internal and external volunteering opportunities to help build your experience, skills and your employability. Don’t worry if you’re not looking for a long-term commitment, Go Volunteer also offer one-off volunteering opportunities. To discover more, please click here.
Employability
At NUSU, the Employability Team can help you make the most of your extra-curricular activities, get accredited and prepare for the world of work. You can use your extra-curricular work as a base to take on the ncl+ Award, select the Career Development Module, as well as get entered into the Celebrating Success Awards.
Advice
The Student Advice Centre is your go-to advice service in NUSU. SAC offer a portfolio of helpful resources on a range of issues such as housing, academics, finance etc. as well as an appointment-based service in which you can chat to one of their trained advisors. To book an appointment, please click here.
Welfare and Support
Student support and welfare is always a top priority for us. NUSU have a long list of services, resources, and support available to you.