Mindfulness: A Summer Refresh - Week 1

A friendly and accessible introduction to mindfulness, this session gently invites you to slow down and reconnect with a sense of calm. You’ll explore the foundations of the practice, learn about the key teachers who helped shape its modern form, and discover simple, grounding ways to bring mindfulness into everyday moments

Mindfulness: A Summer Refresh - Week 2

A calm, practical session offering a series of short, guided meditation exercises designed to help you pause and gently reset. It creates a welcoming space to unwind, release tension, and find a little breathing room in the middle of your day

Mindfulness: A Summer Refresh - Week 3

This session offers a calm, wellbeing‑focused introduction to mindful eating, encouraging a gentler pace and a deeper appreciation of food. It highlights how simple moments of pausing can enhance enjoyment and support more balanced eating habits.

Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 1.00pm

Boundaries are not about being difficult or unhelpful. They are about protecting time, energy and clarity so we can work well and support others sustainably. This session explores why boundaries can feel hard, how they support wellbeing, and how to use simple language to manage expectations more confidently.

Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 1.00pm

When someone is struggling, it can be tempting to jump straight into advice, reassurance or solutions. But often, the most helpful thing we can do first is listen properly. This session explores how to support colleagues with empathy, presence and care, without feeling responsible for fixing everything.

Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 1.00pm

Small breaks can make a big difference, especially during busy or pressured periods. This session looks at why recovery matters, how microbreaks can help interrupt overload, and how small pauses in the working day can support focus, energy and patience.

Wednesday 27 January 2027 at 1.00pm

Work can feel especially pressured when demands, uncertainty and competing priorities build up. This session explores how to use the Circle of Control to separate what we can control, what we can influence and what we may need to acknowledge, escalate or stop carrying alone.

Wednesday 24 February 2027 at 1.00pm

Psychological safety is about whether people feel able to ask questions, raise concerns, share ideas and admit mistakes without fear of embarrassment or blame. This session explores why psychological safety matters and how small everyday behaviours can help teams feel safer, more open and more supportive.

Wednesday 24 March 2027 at 1.00pm

Kindness at work is not about avoiding difficult conversations or agreeing with everything. It is about treating people with dignity, respect and honesty, even when things are challenging. This session explores how kindness, clarity and accountability can work together as part of a genuine Culture of Care.

Wednesday 28 April 2027 at 1.00pm

Connection is not about forced fun or everyone needing to be best friends. It is about feeling seen, included, respected and able to contribute. This session explores why connection matters for wellbeing and how small moments of inclusion can help strengthen belonging across teams.

Wednesday 26 May 2027 at 1.00pm

Many of us speak to ourselves in ways we would never speak to a colleague. This session explores why self-compassion matters, how it supports resilience and recovery, and how being kinder to ourselves can help us keep going without lowering standards or letting go of ambition.

Wednesday 30 June 2027 at 1.00pm

To mark World Wellbeing Week, this special session will bring together key themes from the year and offer colleagues a chance to pause, reset and reflect on what helps us work well at Strathclyde. We’ll revisit practical ideas around Culture of Care, connection, pressure, recovery and small actions that can make work feel more human.

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 take place in the Disability and Wellbeing Room - TL466 at level 4 of the Learning and Teaching Building, Mary Dunn Wing at 6:15pm on the last Tuesday of each month. If you need any further information linked to this session you can contact tony.kane@strath.ac.uk.

Are you starting exercise, or looking to get away from the buzz of the gym?

Gym Confidence sessions see our cycle studio transformed into a quiet space with no background music and a selection of fitness equipment available to use. There will be a member of the H&F team present at the sessions. Contact Strathclyde Sport to book.

Strathclyde Sport is launching a new training course which is designed to encourage staff members to incorporate more activity into their working day. The aim of the course is to allow staff to feel more confident in the following: Arranging a departmental walk, planning a walking or active meeting and knowledge of university campus and spaces, to ensure walks are accessible and inclusive.

Wellness 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 are 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.

Tuesdays, 12pm to 1pm
Sports Hall 1 at Strathclyde Sport with 16 available spots

Part of the StrathActive programme which is open to all staff & students on campus regardless of ability.

If you fancy playing badminton for fun and without the commitment of joining a club then our badminton sessions could be for you. It’s all about playing with friends in a casual and friendly environment.

Register for Staff Badminton Session

Thursdays, 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, 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!

Would you like to feel more confident in your understanding of credit reports and the effect they may have on your personal finances and goals? The concept of a credit score can be tricky to understand, but with our ‘Credit Scoring’ presentation, you’ll be best placed to know how a credit score is put together and what your score means for you.

Watch Credit Scoring webinar

Would you like to feel more confident in how to make the most of your money by budgeting? One of the key ways to take control and manage your financial health is through creating a budget. Budgeting can help you to create a spending plan for your money so that it can work harder for you and help you stay on track to reaching your financial goals.

Watch Budgeting webinar

Knowing where to start when you want to save money can feel daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. With a few small changes to the way you manage your money, you can create a clear path forward to get where you want to be. It is important to look at your goals, consider inflation within your plans, and know the different options available to you.

Watch Starting to Save webinar

Would you like to find out more on managing debt to help you stay financially fit? Dealing with money issues can sometimes be off-putting, feel overwhelming and if you don’t know how and where to get support, you could end up losing out financially. This presentation signposts support services and information to help you keep on track.

Watch Managing Debt webinar

Before you invest your money, it’s important to invest your time into learning the basics and understanding the risks. Our session helps you navigate the world of investing, from investment advice and considerations to risk appetite and market volatility. Remember, the value of investments can go down as well as up, so you may not get back what you invest. Capital at Risk.

Watch Beginners Guide to Investing