Wellbeing matters

As part of Strathclyde’s commitment to sustainable travel and supporting good health and wellbeing, all students and staff at Strathclyde are now eligible for discounted membership to the Glasgow OVO Bikes network.

Sign up to take part in our Strathclyde Coffee Roulette and each month you'll be paired at random with another participating colleague. All you have to do is arrange a coffee break with your assigned buddy. You only have to sign up once to be part of Strathclyde Coffee Roulette.

You'll receive a monthly email giving details of your coffee partner. You can pause participation or unsubscribe at any time.

It’s a great way to meet new colleagues, expand your network, be socially active, and support your overall well-being by having some fun social interaction. Don't be shy - put your name on the spinning wheel and get to know your colleagues by playing Strathclyde Coffee Roulette!

Suicide impacts all of us, whether by knowing someone who has died in this way or having worked through a suicidal crisis or personal attempt. The Canmore Trust are facilitating ‘Safe Space’ sessions at the University of Strathclyde for anyone who has been impacted by suicide at any point in their lives – whether recent or distant.

The sessions will be hosted by The Canmore Trust’s ‘Experienced Friends’. Experienced Friends are people with personal experience of the impact of suicide and who have undergone additional training, including Leading First Aid for Mental Health. They are also experienced in group facilitation. The groups are open to any member of Strathclyde Staff. In the creation of safe spaces for discussion, confidentiality is paramount. The Canmore Trust will be working independently of the University and no aspect of group discussions will be shared with the University.

Sessions will take place in the Disability and Wellbeing Room - TL466 at level 4 of the Learning and Teaching Building, Mary Dunn Wing. First staff session will be Tuesday 28th May 2024, 6:15pm. (The group will then run at the same time 6:15pm on the last Tuesday of each month with any changes to this schedule updated here). If you need any further information linked to this session you can contact tony.kane@strath.ac.uk.

Fitness consultations are designed to help you find ways to add activity into your lifestyle and modify other lifestyle behaviours. They are one-to-one consultations with one of our Health & Fitness Coaches who will advise you on getting started on your fitness journey and may involve some activity so you should wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

These appointments a'se free to all members of Strathclyde Sport and non-member Staff of the University and are bookable online up to 14 days in advance. You will receive a starter exercise programme relating to your identified goals. Should you wish a full Personalised Exercise Plan this service is available, at an extra charge. Please discuss this with one of our Health & Fitness Coaches. Pop into Strathclyde Sport today for a chat.

For more details and information on how to sign up please email meg.masson@strath.ac.uk or colin.flynn@strath.ac.uk

Morning session (online), 8.30am to 8.50am

First-timers are asked to log on at 8.20 for a settling-in and chat about what to expect. A great way to start your day with a bit of 'me time'!

Lunchtime session (in-person), 12.30pm to 12.50pm

In-person lunchtime meditation and mindfulness sessions are being run in the Student Disability & Wellbeing Room which you’ll find in the Mary Dunn Wing of the Learning & Teaching Building.

Again newbies are asked to pop along at 12.20pm for an introductory settling-in chat.

Mindful meditation sessions

Sessions are being held from 3.15pm-4.15pm and 4.30pm-5.30pm every Wednesday afternoon at the Chaplaincy with Buddhist monk, Rev Morawaka Dhammarakkhita. For more details and information on how to sign up please email meg.masson@strath.ac.uk.

Weekly drop-in session (no need to book) every Tuesday from 13.30 to 14.30 in the University Chaplaincy, Level 2 of the Graham Hills Building (enter via 50 George Street). Providing a supportive space for anyone who is grieving the loss of someone important them. Sessions are facilitated by two members of the Disability and Wellbeing Service.

Wednesdays, 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Many of us have the same issue: you rush to have your lunch at your desk because your to-do list is waiting and there is no common area around you where you could take a proper break with colleagues. If you’re a researcher and would like a change from your desk lunches, come along with your food to the Researchers’ Group weekly lunch meet-up on campus. We meet in different lunch spots on campus every Wednesday, you can find the location and timing each week on our SharePoint page. There is no agenda, no obligations – just a chance to meet fellow researchers!

A pay-as-you-go staff circuit class (no membership needed) is run by Strathclyde Sport every Thursday. It's a great way to get fit and look after your physical and mental well-being. More details can be found on our ExHALE webpages.