It’s less than a week away: the 2018 Varsity series will soon be back with a bang, as NTU look to reclaim the crown from last year’s champions. Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham will go head-to-head in one of the most celebrated and looked-forward-to sports events on the university calendar. At a […]

Wellbeing seems like an abstract concept that is often used by people trying to get you involved with different things… I like keeping things simple, I try to avoid complex terms or methods to achieve it. I like to think of wellbeing as feeling good about yourself. I have played team sports throughout my entire […]

Health and wellbeing has always been a thing in life that I have closely followed. I never knew what it was that got me following the information about keeping your body healthy but I enjoy following it. Things like watching Joe Wicks on Instagram or reading articles about the new fad diet are the main […]

When I came to university I struggled a lot in my first year with social anxiety, I didn’t go to so many events or lectures because I would get so nervous. In my second year at university, I forced myself into joining a sports club [Equestrian] and it’s the best thing that could’ve happened to me at […]

Anxiety and depression has been a big part of my life ever since I was young, and still is now. Football helps me to forget about all of my worries, problems and bad thoughts. Nothing affects me when I’m playing football and being around people who I trust helps me to be more confident and […]

Wellbeing week 2018: How Sport Volunteering has helped me I’ve struggled with mental health related issues at university. Finding a balance is something I find difficult, and I’m often exhausted trying to stay on top of everything.  On a Wednesday, volunteering as a coach with the RDA in a position of responsibility has been a […]