Wellbeing matters Physical wellbeing support
Strathclyde Sport
Access to a range of exercise, sporting activities and tailored programmes including:
- swimming pool
- fitness suite
- sports hall and squash courts
Staff memberships are available.
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StrathActive - free activities, classes and initiatives for staff
StrathActive is the University’s flagship active health programme delivered in partnership between the Sports Union, Strathclyde Sport and Strath Union. Together, we provide a range of free activities on campus for staff where the emphasis is on having fun and being a part of #StrathLife.
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| Planned walking routes | Planned and guided walking routes of varying difficulties facilitated |
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| ExHALE | ExHALE (Exercise for Health, Achievement, Lifestyle & Energy) is a support service open to the whole University community to encourage activity, healthy habits and improved wellbeing |
| Strathclyde Tree Trail | Working in partnership with Every Tree Tells a Story, Strathclyde Sport's ExHALE and Sustainable Strathclyde, the trail identifies trees in and around the University campus which can be explored on foot. Designing this route, we've identified a number of tree locations, describing the tree and its surroundings, seeking to encourage walkers to explore according to their own choices and needs. |
| Hampden Sports Clinic | Hampden Sports Clinic is based in Strathclyde Sport and will work with you to develop a bespoke programme that supports your goals, whether it is recovering from injury, regaining your mobility, or improving your fitness. This can be as simple as walking again after a significant injury to getting back to your favourite pastime to improving your fitness to smash P.B in your next marathon. Costs apply. |
Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing services
Managers or staff can self-refer for early and specialist intervention, e.g. physiotherapy, return to work assistance and healthy lifestyle assessments
Information on improving your general physical health provided by the Safety Health and Wellbeing Team
Support information linked to issues such as diet, alcohol, sleep and drug use – provided by the Safety, Health & Wellbeing Team.
Providing specialist, professional advice and guidance to disabled and neurodiverse staff. Working closely with line managers and other support staff/colleagues across the University to ensure appropriate reasonable adjustments are made to enable disabled and neurodiverse staff to fully participate and have a positive experience of the work environment. To make contact or to access further details please email douglas.ross@strath.ac.uk.
OVO NextBike Scheme
As part of Strathclyde’s commitment to sustainable travel and supporting good health and wellbeing, all staff at Strathclyde are now eligible for a free membership to the Glasgow OVO Bikes network.
OVO NextBike Scheme