We have a variety of wellbeing activities available for you to enjoy at the Research Staff Conference and beyond.
Wooden Brainteasers
Enjoy our brainteaser activities at the Research Staff Conference and relax your mind.
The activities will be placed into the wellbeing space at the conference in Seminar Room 2, Sherrington Building.
Self-guided Walking Tour
Download this Research Staff Association self-guided walking tour of Abercrombie Square, including to the history of the square and the people that lived there.
Affirmation Board
The Affirmation board will be placed into the wellbeing space at the conference in Seminar Room 2, Sherrington Building.
On this affirmation board you are encouraged to leave a positive or motivational message to your fellow researchers. You can also be creative and draw something if you would prefer. A fun instructional video for how anyone can draw is available below.
Drawing as a Creative Outlet
How to draw (TEDx Talk)
Description: The presenter teaches a sequence of simple pen strokes that will enable anyone to draw and enjoy a creative outlet.
Stop Overthinking
How to silence negative thoughts (TEDx Talk)
Description: The presenter first shares some personal stories about the never-ending negative voice in his head that would not shut up, despite medication or narcotics. Eventually, however, the presenter learned a very simple mantra that would silence these thoughts and can help anyone to get out of their own head.
How to Stop Overthinking - Samurai Story
Description: This narrated story follows the tale of a samurai student in ancient Japan, who is very talented but more than anything, stands in his own way. He is referred to a wise master who helps him overcome his greatest obstacle: himself.
Self-led Wellbeing Activities
These wellbeing activities are available from the Wellbeing Oasis from the National Postdoc Conference 2021.
Discover self-led resources
- Ambience
- Connecting with nature
- Exercise
- Jigsaws and colouring
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Music
- Singing
- Yoga
Active Wellbeing (AW) activities
The following Active Wellbeing (AW) activities took place during the NPDC21 on 24 September 2021:
- AW1 - Begin with the End in Mind (09:15-09:25)
- AW2 - 7/11 Breathing (10:45-10:55)
- AW3 - Out of your head – Into your body (12:00-12:10)
- AW4 - Visualising Your Future (15:00-15:10)
Please note
The content and options provided for the wellbeing sessions are designed to provide a relaxing experience. However, if at any point you feel unsettled or uncomfortable, please remember that you can end the session at any time.
You can find information on mental health support at https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/getting-help.