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To support your wellbeing and help you navigate start of year challenges effectively, we are delighted to have launched our Semester 1 Programme of Wellbeing Matters sessions! 

As we head into the start of a new academic year, things may feel really exciting but also potentially very uncertain too; you may just be starting out on your university journey and everything is new, or you may be transitioning back to studying after the summer break. You might be worrying about how to manage stress as the term progresses, effectively build connections with new people and overcome loneliness or maybe you’re stuck in a cycle of procrastination and need help finding a bit of motivation! 

To support your wellbeing and help you navigate these challenges effectively, we are delighted to have launched our Semester 1 Programme of Wellbeing Matters sessions (previously known as Wellbeing Masterclasses).  

Come along to our sessions and learn practical skills to help you effectively and proactively manage your wellbeing and mental health through your time at university and beyond! 

Sessions are all delivered online via Zoom and last between 45 and 60 minutes, and you are very welcome to attend all topics or just drop into single sessions that are of particular interest. You can contribute as much or as little as you’d like to; there’s no pressure! 

So, grab a cup of tea, log on and hear some practical tools and strategies you can use to overcome some of the most common wellbeing challenges we all encounter at university! 

To learn more about the programme, the topics covered and how to book please visit on the Counselling Team webpages here.   

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Additional Information & Resources  

24/7 Counselling and Advice Line - 0800 028 3766 

Here at the University of Glasgow all students also have access to a 24/7 counselling and support service which can be accessed via phone, website or the app to discuss any challenges you're facing.  

Find out more.   

Further Services and Support 

You can find more information on the Counselling & Wellbeing Team webpages, and if you would like to speak to someone about how you’re feeling, there are a number of support services available:  

  1. Your local Student Support Officer can help with signposting you to sources of information, advice and guidance in relation to your studies, your wellbeing and your future lives and careers. 
  2. Sharing your experiences with a fellow student may also be helpful, and our Student Listener Service is a confidential, student-led listening service. It allows students to talk and share their problems, and receive support from trained Student Listeners. 
  3. If you are experiencing mental health difficulties that are affecting your ability to function, you can self-refer to our Counselling and Wellbeing Team via the website for a consultation.  
  4. If you are a student living in halls of residence you can contact your Residence Life Team who are on hand for support, welfare issues and signposting.  

The UofG Life app also provides useful links to health and wellbeing resources available to students. You can download the app via Apple Store and Google Play. You can also access the app via the University’s app website. 

First published: 10 October 2024

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