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By Dr. Aaliyah Khan, Senior Student Experience Coach Do you ever sit down to study, only to find yourself scrolling through your phone, staring out the window, or suddenly remembering that you really need to clean your desk? You’re not alone. Staying focused can feel impossible, especially when distractions are everywhere. But before you blame … Continue reading "Why You Can’t Focus (And What to Do About It)"

by Careers and Enterprise The Cross-college Careers team work closely with teams around the university to offer services open to students across all subject areas as well as topical activities, advice and resources. We each have project areas we work on as well as working directly with students and graduates. What do we do? We … Continue reading "Careers spotlight: your Cross-College Careers Team"

#CleanEating. The baby food diet. Lemon-infused coffee. Tadpole water. Raw milk.  Chances are that if you know what any of the above means then it’s because you saw someone promoting it on social media as a wellness trend.  It’s completely normal to want to be fit and healthy. And when you see someone online talking … Continue reading "#CleanLiving – Tackling social media wellness trends"

by Chantel, Student Careers Coach In my final year at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School studying Production Arts [Stage and Screen], I wanted to transition into a library career. Many roles required a librarianship qualification, so I explored options and discovered UWE’s MSc in Information Management, which offered the necessary accreditation. While researching jobs, I … Continue reading "My career top tip"

by Student Communications If you’re studying on one of our many healthcare courses, placements are likely to be a huge part of your uni experience. Working on the wards and in the community will be hugely rewarding (after all, it’s why you’ve chosen this path) but undoubtedly challenging, so we want to make sure you’re … Continue reading "Preparing for your healthcare placement"

By Syed Ayaan Reza As a university student, a friend, a son and someone who juggles multiple roles at UWE Bristol, I’ve learned that life can get overwhelming, even for someone who prides himself on having it all together. I’ve been fortunate to have an active, fulfilling life balancing my studies in Biomedical Science, working … Continue reading "Breaking the Stigma: Men’s Mental Health and the Power of Connection"

By Kolawole Samuel Olure (KSO) Mental health stigma is deeply rooted in the communities many of us come from, where the belief is that struggles should be hidden, almost like a disease that must never be discussed. In my own experience as a man, I was often told to “man up” or “be a man”, … Continue reading "A discussion about men’s mental health with your SU President"

Our Library Team has been gathering feedback from you – the student community, to help make our spaces work harder for you. We’ve made improvements in the libraries across our three campuses to make sure you’ve got everything you need to work hard and feel supported this term. Let’s explore what’s new… Frenchay: Glenside: Bower: … Continue reading "What’s new in the Library? You Said We Did"