Dear {firstname},

Hello Everyone, 

I hope you’re having a great reading week! Here’s a quick rundown of our exciting upcoming events for when you return to campus:

Eco-Business Fair (in conjunction with Green Week) : Monday 24th February :11 am - 3 pm : Atrium 

Explore a variety of stalls featuring sustainable products and services, from handmade natural skincare to eco-friendly fashion.  Join us throughout the week for an annual celebration of sustainable practices. Participate in workshops like Seed Paper Making (26th, 1-2 pm, DA006) and Plant Pot Painting (28th, 12-3 pm, Atrium)

Town Hall Meeting: Monday 24th February :12-1 pm : DA115 

This is your chance to discuss your experiences and share any questions or concerns regarding student life. Engage with your Officer Trustees and help us make positive changes for this semester and beyond. 

Time Management Workshop Tuesday 25th February : 1-2 pm : CH116 

Enhance your academic journey by improving your time management skills. Join Academic Affairs Officer Josh and Students' Union President Gemma as they share effective strategies tailored for all students. 

‘Pride’ Watch Party Tuesday 25th February : 5.30-7.30pm : ST002 

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month by watching "Pride," a film about activism during the British miners' strike in the 80s. 

Wear Your Flag Friday, 28th February : 7.30-late : Senses Lounge 

Join your LGBTQ+ Officer and wear the colours of a flag you feel connected to as we celebrate diversity and bravery together! 

Looking forward to seeing you all at these events!

Call for research participants x 2

My name is Sarah Lisney, I am currently in the third year of studying Mental health and Counselling . For my dissertation project I am investigating " What is the experience of NHS CBT in students who self-identify with anxiety and depression? A thematic analysis". I am looking for participants who are over 18 years old, a university student and there is an inclusion and exclusion criteria that must be met. This should take no longer then 10-15 minutes to complete. If you wish to take part, please click the link and follow through the e-survey by clicking here.

• Are you an undergraduate student (18–40) at Newman University who uses Instagram for at least an hour a day? Do you experience anxiety symptoms? If so, I’d love to hear from you! I am conducting research for my dissertation on the relationship between Instagram use and self-reported anxiety symptoms among students. Social media has become a huge part of student life, but does it come at a cost? This study aims to explore whether Instagram contributes to anxiety and how it impacts students' mental well-being.

  Who Can Take Part?

  ✅ Undergraduate students (18–40) at Newman University

  ✅ Active Instagram users (1+ hour daily)
  ✅ Students who self-identify as experiencing anxiety symptoms

  How to Get Involved

  The study will involve 6-8 students and will be conducted by a relaxed confidential interview via zoom or face to face to discuss your experiences with Instagram and anxiety. If you're interested, please email FLEM403@newman.ac.uk to sign up or ask any questions. Your participation will help provide valuable insights that could shape future counselling approaches and mental health support for students.

Are you a mother aged 18 plus, who experienced postnatal depression in the last ten years, but have been recovered from it for at least three years, if so I’d love to hear from you.

For my dissertation I am conducting research, on the support and education of postnatal depression, and I am looking to investigate whether the support and education given of and around postnatal depression and if this is enough,

To study is looking for around 20 participants, to answer some questions via a questionnaire around what education and support you received for and around postnatal depression to take part please click here.

or contact Bish408@newman.ac.uk to ask any questions.

Best wishes,

Gemma.