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All posts tagged: Wellbeing
SU Therapy Dog Sessions are Paw-fect for Relaxation
Overwhelmed with your studies? In need of canine companionship? Grace rounds up her experience at the SU’s weekly Therapy Dog sessions.
Leics Tackle Period Inequality! Wellbeing Win Sees Free Period Products Brought to Campus
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.
The ugly truth of football betting
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.
SU Elections: Who will be your next Wellbeing Officer?
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.
150 Days and Counting: Leicester in Lockdown
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.
Let’s Explore Leicester: Queens Rd Edition
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?
Stress, Sleeplessness and low self-confidence: What you can learn from my first year at university.
Stressed out with uni work? Struggling to sleep at night? Tired all the time? If this sounds like you, read ahead.
Director of public health warns partying students could trigger a lockdown.
Students have been breaking coronavirus guidelines at Leicester University by having small parties and gathering in groups
Why every day should be treated as World Mental Health Day
This article explores the need for World Mental Health Day and challenges governmental and societal attitudes to mental health in the UK.
Feeling Depressed, Disappointed and Deceived – My first few weeks at University
An insight into a first-year student’s experience of Freshers Week and the potentially harmful impact on students’ mental health during this time.
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