The Open University

This session explores the importance and value of creating effective opportunities to listen to students, and how this in turn can support good levels of student wellbeing. As the university progresses its Student and Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing strategy 2020-2023, Kate and Sarah will explain how the work of the ECYS group aims to help students maintain good levels of wellbeing through its welcoming and inclusive approach, and innovative practice. Nichola will discuss her involvement with the ECYS group, sharing with you some of the activities she has undertaken. She will consider how these have contributed to her student experience through helping develop a greater sense of belonging with the university, and how her identity as a student has progressed through being involved with the group. The session will finish with some examples of wellbeing activities students might wish to engage with in preparation for resuming their studies in October.

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