Victim First provides wellbeing support in Leicester

2nd December 202130th September 2022 Chloe Kite Editor: Zainab Patel, Feature, leicester, students, university, University of Leicester, University students, Victim First, Wellbeing, Writer: Chloe Kite

Victim First are an independently run organisation who offer a free, confidential service to victims and witnesses of crime.

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SU Therapy Dog Sessions are Paw-fect for Relaxation

12th November 20218th September 2022 Grace Robinson animals, destress, dog, dogs, Editor: Ella Johnson, Grace Robinson, Leicester Students Union, self care, student, students, Students Union, therapy, therapy dog, therapy dogs, University students, Wellbeing

Overwhelmed with your studies? In need of canine companionship? Grace rounds up her experience at the SU’s weekly Therapy Dog sessions.

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Leics Tackle Period Inequality! Wellbeing Win Sees Free Period Products Brought to Campus

7th October 202120th November 2022 Ella Johnson Editor: Toby Cray, Ella Johnson, menstruation, period, period products, Students Union, sustainable, Uni life, university, University of Leicester, University of Leicester SU, Wellbeing

Free and sustainability-sourced tampons and pads were made accessible in three buildings across campus last week, following successful work over summer by the Leicester Students’ Union’s Wellbeing Officer, Karli Wagener, in securing a deal between the University and UK-based social enterprise, Hey Girls.

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The ugly truth of football betting

21st May 202121st May 2021 Max Ashforth betting, Editor: Harry Featherston, Football, health, Max Ashforth, mental health, Sport, Sports, students, university, University of Leicester, Wellbeing

Placing a bet can make any football game more exciting. Money always has and always will be something that we are all drawn to, so the opportunity to pocket some ‘easy cash’ is not usually turned down by regular gamblers.

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SU Elections: Who will be your next Wellbeing Officer?

4th March 20215th October 2021 Ella Johnson Ella Johnson, in iversity, mental health, Students Union, su elections, University of Leicester, University of Leicester SU, University students, Wellbeing

As I’m sure you’re all aware by now, SU Executive Officer elections are very much underway. As part of LSM’s election coverage, I spoke to the two running candidates for Wellbeing – Karli Wagener and Millie Loader – about their manifestos and aspirations for the next year if elected.

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150 Days and Counting: Leicester in Lockdown

2nd December 202013th April 2021 Leicester Student Magazine blog, blogging, christmas, coronavirus, covid, covid-19, COVID19, Editor: Ella Johnson, health, Laura Lees, leicester, lifestyle, lockdown, mental health, Opinion, pandemic, students, university, University of Leicester, Wellbeing

In Leicester, where higher COVID-19 restrictions have not been lifted for more than 150 days, I discuss my experiences of living and studying in the city.

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Let’s Explore Leicester: Queens Rd Edition

2nd November 20208th September 2022 Leicester Student Magazine Alice Warburton, blogger, blogging, column, COVID19, Featured, food, leicester, Let's Explore Leicester, lifestyle, review, students, university, Wellbeing

Lockdown (again) in only in a few days’ time. Everything will close: bookshops, coffee shops, clothing stores, so you definitely need to get out in your last few days of freedom. Why go far when you have it all on your doorstep, so close to your university and accommodation?