Welcome to this edition of the Business School Wellbeing Wednesday Update.\u00a0 We hope you are safe and well.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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The Business School has dedicated health and wellbeing support for our students:<\/p>\n
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They are available to provide support for students all year round.\u00a0 They can be contacted via\u00a0NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Get in touch:<\/strong>\u00a0 If you want an informal chat with our wellbeing team, please email\u00a0NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0and they will be able to sign post you to what support is available.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other Sources of Support:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Our 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.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Student Support Plans<\/strong>: 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:\u00a0specialistlearning@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0disabilityadvisor@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mental Health Advisor:<\/strong>\u00a0If you feel you may require support with a mental health issue, you can request an individual assessment appointment:\u00a0mentalhealthadvisor@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Drop-In Support:<\/strong>\u00a0Drop-in slots are one off appointments if you are wanting to discuss a particular issue.\u00a0 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:\u00a0sws.therapyappointments@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This service allows you to meet with our Therapist, Lisa to discuss any issue that may be affecting you but where you don\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wellbeing Workshops<\/strong>: The School is hosting Workshops on a range of topics from Managing Stress and Anxiety to How to Sleep:\u00a0Wellbeing Workshops \u2013 Student and Staff Wellbeing \u2013 Newcastle University (ncl.ac.uk)<\/a>\u00a0For more information about wellbeing support and services at Newcastle University visit:\u00a0https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/wellbeing\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Urgent Wellbeing Support:<\/strong>\u00a0For urgent concerns during office hours (09:00 \u2013 17:00 Monday-Friday) please use the Wellbeing Consultancy service:\u00a0wellbeingconsultancy@ncl.ac.uk<\/a>. For out of hours help, please call University Security: 0191 208 6817 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Report + Support:<\/strong>\u00a0We 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\u00a0https:\/\/reportandsupport.ncl.ac.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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:<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Exam season can be stressful time, so this week we are highlighting the exam support available to you.<\/p>\n As we approach the assessment period, the library buildings are getting busier, and you may be feeling the pressure. Throughout the Summer Term, colleagues from the Library, Wellbeing, Chaplaincy and NUSU are here to support you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Library Team have some suggestions to help you study well<\/a>:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pick up a study wellbeing pack from the Help Desk, do some mindful colouring, try out some activities from our wellbeing calendar and watch out for other teams from across the University visiting the library to support you.\u00a0 We encourage you to take plenty of breaks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Find out more about how the library hopes to help you this term on the library website<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your Skills Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n Your Skills sessions are now available to book<\/a>.<\/p>\n Upcoming sessions include:<\/p>\n See the Library\u2019s events calendar<\/a> for booking details, more information, and more sessions<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Exam Clinic 17th<\/sup>-19th<\/sup> May 2022 (Philip Robinson Library, Level 2)<\/strong><\/p>\n Join the team for this three-day exam event where the Academic Skills Team and the Writing Development Centre will be on hand to answer any exam related queries you may have. Whether you aren\u2019t sure about how to revise effectively, need some support around organising your time or would like some advice on returning to taking in-person exams, they can help you!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In addition to the pre-bookable slots, the team will be available to direct you to a range of our online resources, direct you to the support we have available and facilitate bookings for any remaining slots.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Academic Skills drop-ins<\/strong><\/p>\n The Academic Skills Team run weekly drop-ins to respond to any quick, focused questions you may have about academic skills. They\u2019ll work with you to respond to your query during your 20-mintue slot, and we can put you in touch with other University services where required. Book your slot in advance<\/a> and choose between an in-person or online appointment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There will also be pop-up session<\/a> available across campus for you to meet the team, access quick guidance and see some of our great resources. Find out where the team will be this term on the Academic Skills Kit.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Academic Skills Tutorials<\/strong><\/p>\n The Writing Development Centre continue to offer one-to-one advice and guidance on each stage of the academic writing process, from analysing the questions to final editing strategies. We can offer guidance on many aspects of your studies from first year to doctoral level, whether it\u2019s interpreting an essay question, managing your time, reading critically, planning structure, revising for exams and editing a final draft. Find out more about 50-minute one-to-one appointments and how to book<\/a> on the Library website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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