You Are More Than Your Studies
As we head into exam season remember, you are more than your studies. Make sure that alongside studying and revision you take some time to relax, do something you enjoy and check-in on your mental health and wellbeing.
GIAG Crafternoon: DIY Study Supplies
Thursday 9 May
14:00 - 16:00
Concourse, SUSU
Unleash your creativity and personalise your study space at our DIY Study Supplies Workshop! Join us for an afternoon of crafting where you'll have the chance to create your very own custom pen pot, notebook, and stress ball.
Mill Cottage Farm Experience
Thursday 16 May
11:00 - 15:00
Nuffield Lawn (Outside B38 and B04)
Do you love animals? If so, take some time away from your studies to spend a day at the farm. There'll be a mix of pigs, goats, rabbits, alpacas, and plenty more available to see - don't miss out! Please be aware that this is a popular event so there could be a wait time.
GIAG Crafternoon: Airclay Everything
Thursday 16 May
14:00 - 16:00
Concourse, SUSU
Join our 'Airclay Everything Workshop' and have fun while forgetting about your stress in this exam season! This is a workshop where you get to play with our colourful lightweight air clay, a simple and fun material, to make a range of cool items - from key rings and stylish clips to personalised fridge magnets and more. We will provide all the materials you need, just come along and explore the limitless possibilities of air clay crafting. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned craft enthuasiat, this workshop promises a great time full of creativity and fun.
GIAG Crafternoon: Plant a Plant
Thursday 23 May
14:00 - 16:00
Concourse, SUSU
Are you looking for a refreshing break from your studies? Join us for a fun workshop! At this workshop, you'll have the chance to choose your own plant, creatively paint a pot to match your style and take it with you to decorate your home.
GIAG Crafternoon: Paint a Vase
Tuesday 28 May
14:00 - 16:00
WSA Café
Celebrate your exam triumph at our Paint a Vase Workshop on Tuesday 28 May at the Avenue! Unleash your creativity as you paint a personalised vase, pick a flower we provide and make your creation bloom. This hands-on workshop is a perfect post-exam unwind - a chance to express yourself and craft a unique piece to take home. Join us at the Avenue for an afternoon filled with colours, creativity, and a celebration of your success.
Free event, booking required.
GIAG Crafternoon: Paint a Vase
Thursday 30 May
14:00 - 16:00
Concourse, SUSU
Celebrate your Exam triumph at our Paint a Vase Workshop on Thursday 30 May at the Avenue! Unleash your creativity as you paint a personalised vase, pick a flower we provide and make your creation bloom. This hands-on workshop is a perfect post-exam unwind - a chance to express yourself and craft a unique piece to take home. Join us at the Avenue for an afternoon filled with colours, creativity, and a celebration of your success.
Free event, booking required.
GIAG Crafternoon: Paint a Vase
Friday 31 May
14:00 - 16:00
Avenue
Celebrate your Exam triumph at our Paint a Vase Workshop on Friday 31 May at Avenue! Unleash your creativity as you paint a personalised vase, pick a flower we provide and make your creation bloom. This hands-on workshop is a perfect post-exam unwind - a chance to express yourself and craft a unique piece to take home. Join us at Avenue for an afternoon filled with colours, creativity, and a celebration of your success.
Free event, booking required.
GIAG Crafternoon: Watercolour Bookmarks
Thursday 6 June
14:00 - 16:00
Concourse, SUSU
Take a break from the hand-in hustle and unwind with our watercolour bookmark workshop in the Concourse. No deadlines, just relaxation and creative flow. We've got the art supplies ready, so all you need to bring is your imagination!
Free event, booking required.
If you need support during this exam period, The Advice Centre at SUSU is open Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.00 and offers practical advice and help for academic, housing and financial issues. The University’s Student Hub offer mental health and wellbeing support, as well as support for students with disabilities, mental health conditions or specific learning difficulties.
Wellbeing Wednesdays
We hold Wellbeing Wednesday each Wednesday throughout the academic year (until Wednesday 5 June) to allow students to get some warm food and receive support. Starting at 14:00 and running until 16:00, students can come up to the welfare room in The Advice Centre where during the winter hot soup is provided and in the summer, pasta. If needed, students can also then receive support at the Advice Centre which runs a drop-in service from 14:00 – 16:00 specialising in practical support for Housing, Finance and Academic concerns.
Positivity Wall on the Concourse
Tuesday 14 May – Thursday 6 June
As part of the You Are More Than Campaign, we encourage you to spread some cheer with a positive message to your peers.
Use the mini whiteboards to write a positive message and stick it to the wall for all to see when walking past.
Free Breakfasts in the Plant Pot
Wednesday 15 May, 14:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 22 May, 14:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 29 May, 14:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 5 June, 14:00 - 16:00
The Plant Pot
Enjoy a FREE vegan breakfast item from The Plant Pot! We'll be opening early so you can start your day with a great breakfast.
First come, first served.
Fruit and Cereal Bars
Monday 20 May
11:00 - 13:00
NOC - Exhibit Area
Come and grab FREE fruit and cereal bars at NOC.
First come, first served.
Ice Creams
Thursday 23 May, 12:00 - 14:00
Thursday 30 May, 12:00 - 14:00
Thursday 6 June, 12:00 - 14:00
Concourse, SUSU
Come and grab a FREE ice cream on the Concourse.
First come, first served.
Fruit and Cereal Bars
Monday 13 May, 12:00 - 14:00
Tuesday 21 May, 12:00 - 14:00
Monday 3 June, 12:00 - 14:00
Hartley Library
Come and grab FREE fruit and cereal bars at Hartley Library. First come, first served
First come, first served.
