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Student Wellbeing Update- April 2025
Posted on behalf of: The Student Wellbeing Team
Last updated: Friday, 9 May 2025
Happy April! With the Spring break approaching, now is a good time to think about how to use the time most effectively - but also very importantly - to find some time to prioritise your self-care.
Health and Wellbeing Support for Students:
All students, including international students can access Change, Grow, Live (CGL) and the local Sexual Health and Contraception Service (SHAC). Read more about the support you can get in this article.
The Sussex Festival of Ideas is a dynamic and engaging programme of events, talks and activities from the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities. This platform was developed to connect students, academics and the community to harness the transformative power of the arts and humanities, and its potential for fashioning new ways to think about the past, present and future. This year’s celebration has been curated based on the theme of New Dawn, and we are delighted to share our exciting 2025 lineup.
Now in its fifth year, we are delighted to be running twelve events this spring, spanning across musical expression, political activism, cultural history, the experience of disability and the exploration of the natural world.
The 2025 Festival programme comprises a week of on-campus student-led activities between8-11 April and seven events showcasing Sussex research as part of the Brighton Festival in May.
Spring Break Support for Students:
We have put together some information for students during the minimum service days: check here.Additionally, you also have access to Togetherall 24/7.
Please come along to the Family Fun Day on Friday 11th April, 10:00am - 2:00pm, at the Woodland Rooms, Student Centre for a free family-friendly event open to all University of Sussex staff and their children. There will be plenty of activities to enjoy, including Arts & Crafts, Games like Giant Jenga and Hook'a'Duck, a Professional Storyteller, a Campus Easter Egg Hunt, a Sensory Room, a Switch Tournament, Face Painting, and a chance to create your own story or have a comic book illustrated of you.
We'll also have Mini Graduation Gowns with a Photobooth for a fun photo opportunity. Snacks, pizza, and refreshments will be available throughout the day.
Mature Students Community:
Age 21+ at the beginning of your degree?
The Mature Students Community is a space for students returning to education a little later in life to make new friends, talk about what matters to you or reach out for support. It's been designed by, and for, Sussex students, whether you're in your early twenties, or much later in life.
Take a 'paws' from your studies at our two final events of the year - on 7th May we will have wellbeing treats and friendly dogs to cuddle, and on 21st May we'll be getting together for a relaxed picnic. Come and join in!
Spirit of Sussex Award:
You can log Spirit of Sussex Award points for participating in wellbeing activities under the category 'Sports & Wellbeing'. And don't forget to keep logging for all your extracurriculars - from Entrepreneurship and Work Experience to Society and Media Membership, there are 12 categories to explore.
Have a look at April's Top Ways to Earn Points to get inspired! Keep tracking your achievements and make the most of your university experience!
Do you have exams, deadlines, or sleepless nights on your mind? You’re not alone. Your experience as a student can come with feelings of worry, stress and panic. That’s a lot to process!
As a student, you have free, 24/7, immediate access to Togetherall. A safe space for you to air your concerns, get things off your chest and to connect with others that may be feeling just the way you do.
Wellbeing Instagram:
Find out about resources, events and drop-ins taking place on campus and the local area, to support your overall well-being. Give us a follow to stay up to date! We also host “pet of the week”.
Sussex Roots Society:
If you're around over the summer months and would like to get involved with some relaxed gardening, the Roots (Communal Gardening) Society is looking for some helpers.
The society has a beautiful allotment on the edge of campus and is welcoming visitors at both their regular drop-in sessions on Wednesdays and Sundays between 1-4 PM, and for ad-hoc watering on other days.
If you'd like to get involved, simply turn up during a drop-in session (location information is on their Linktree below) or email them if you're available for ad-hoc support.
- Drop-in sessions: Wednesdays and Sundays between 1-4 PM
- Contact email: roots@societies.sussexstudent.com
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SussexRoots