What's happening during Wellbeing Week?

 

Monday 26 October

Mindful Mindset Workshop

14:00–15:00 | The Front Room, Stag Hill

Start the week with Mindful Mindset: Pause. Reset. Refocus. Explore practical mindfulness techniques to help you feel grounded, improve focus and navigate stressful moments.

Tuesday 27 October

Wellfair

10:00–15:00 | MySurrey Hive, Stag Hill

Discover the support available at Surrey by meeting Students’ Union teams, University services and external wellbeing organisations. Ask questions, find useful resources and pick up some freebies. No booking is needed.

Talk Together 1-2-1 Listening Session

18:00–20:00 | Surrey Students’ Union

Take part in an informal, one-to-one conversation with a peer support facilitator. Sometimes, having someone listen without judgement is a helpful place to start. Booking is required.

Wednesday 28 October

Self-Defence Workshop

11:30–13:00 | University Hall, Stag Hill

Build confidence and learn practical self-defence skills in a workshop open to all students.

Chalk Drawing

12:30–13:45 | Community Garden, Stag Hill

Get creative and help decorate the paving around the Community Garden for Wellbeing Week!

Thursday 29 October

Cat Therapy with Dr No

13:30–14:30 | Surrey Students’ Union

Take some time out with this free cat therapy session. Tickets are limited, so check availability and book ahead.

Dog Therapy

13:30–15:00 | The Front Room, Stag Hill

Spend time with visiting therapy dogs and enjoy a relaxing break from the busy semester. Tickets are free but limited, so check availability and book ahead.

Talk Together

18:00–20:00 | Surrey Students’ Union

There is another opportunity to book an informal conversation with a trained peer support facilitator.

Friday 30 October

Tea & Talk Together

08:00–10:00 | The Front Room, Stag Hill

Start your morning with a relaxed chat and find out more about our peer support services at Surrey.

Union Connects: Wellbeing Café

13:00–15:00 | The Front Room, Stag Hill

Drop in for pastries, hot drinks, squishy crafts and postcard colouring. It’s an opportunity to learn about Students’ Union support or simply spend time in a welcoming space.

Managing loneliness and building relationships: ThriveWell workshop

14:00-14:30 | Online

Join ThriveWell for an online workshop designed to help you explore feelings of loneliness, explore its impact on wellbeing, and develop practical strategies for building meaningful connections.

Saturday 31 October

Gardening with the Horticultural Society

16:00–18:00 | Campus Community Garden, Stag Hill

Get outdoors, meet other students and enjoy a hands-on gardening session, whatever your experience level.

Sunday 1 November

Wellbeing Yoga

11:00–12:00 | 06TB00, Stag Hill campus

Round off the week with a free yoga session in collaboration with SurreyWeekends. Focus on movement, breathing and mindfulness before heading into a new week.

Planning to attend? Check the Wellbeing Week Page and What’s On calendar for booking details, availability and venue updates.

Make time for yourself

You don't need to attend every event to take something positive from the week. Choose one activity that interests you, try something new or simply take a moment to recharge.