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Acquire new skills and qualifications. From Mental Health First Aid to Wellbeing for Leaders work, these workshops are your key to unlocking your full potential. We are committed to making valuable workshops accessible to all students. We prioritise affordability by working diligently to subsidise ticket prices.
Mental Health First Aid
This internationally recognised course, is delivered through Mental Health First Aid England. It teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help to people in crisis.
Throughout the course you will gain:
A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing
Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to appropriate support
The advised course cost is £350, but for Loughborough students we provide the course and qualification for only £36! You must be available to attend the full course (all times and days) to sign up.
Emergency First aid
This accredited course, ran by The International Certification and Training Academy covers primary care and the recovery position, resuscitation, defibrillation, bleeding control, shock, seizures as well as minor first aid protocol.
To gain the qualification you will need to complete online training (approx. 2 hours in length) and attend the workshop in person. The online training can be completed in your own time, but will need to be submitted 24 hours before the course. This is an interactive course to practice the first aider role, as a result some physical contact (for example during practicing bandaging) will be part of the workshop.
Wellbeing for Leaders
Are or do you want to be a leader? This course will cover an overview of wellbeing including supporting others' wellbeing whilst considering your own wellbeing and wellbeing action plan.
The course cost is FREE!
A Proactive Approach to Dealing with Setbacks
Rener, Wellbeing CEO and Loughborough Alumni will deliver this session. Get practical expert tips on perseverance, resilience, self-love, conflict management, emotional intelligence and communication strategies. Develop yourself as a person and learn new life-skills!
The course cost is FREE!
Anti-bullying Workshop
Join Ian Timbrell as he shares insights from his personal experience of bullying and provides strategies to combat the issue and create a bullying-free environment.
The course cost is FREE!
📅 11th November 🕜 12:00 to 1:00 pm 📍 Online | Secure your spot here |
Networking and public speaking workshop
This is a great opportunity to network with students across the university - a way to make new connections and practice our tips and tricks for making your interactions positive, impactful and effective.
The course cost is FREE!
📅 15th November 🕜 1:00 to 3:00 pm 📍 Council Chambers | Secure your spot here |
Online Training – Time Management
Do you ever wish you had more hours in the day? While we can’t manufacture time, we can take control over how we spend it. In this course, you’ll first learn what effective time management is—and how it helps you juggle competing responsibilities and interests.
It hopefully goes without saying that your studies and your wellbeing should always come first, however, with this course you’ll learn tips and tricks on how to track, analyze, prioritise, and schedule your time so that you can maximize each day.
This course is free and can be completed at a time that suits you.
Email [email protected] to ask to be signed up or self-enrol on the learning hub
Discover effective study techniques, time-management hacks, and free resources to excel in your courses. Stay ahead of the curve with insights tailored for university success.
Pomodoro technique
Drowning under workload? Lack focus to finish your reading? Getting bored too fast?
The Pomodoro Technique is a gamified time management tool that involves splitting work tasks into 25-minute intervals with short breaks scheduled in between each interval.
How
Select your task.
Set a 25-minute timer.
Work on the task until the timer goes off.
Take a 5-minute break.
Repeat this format.
Take a longer 15- to 30-minute break every four pomodoro intervals.
Benefits
Improves focus
Minimizes distractions
Prevents burnout
Promotes accountability
Boosts motivation
Our handpicked podcast and book recommendations from LSU staff that will elevate your thinking and fuel your curiosity.
Book 📘
Book Recommendation by Gunjita Swami, Leadership & Development Community Intern | Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel An insightful read about the thinking behind the thinking and behaviours regarding money. |
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ART SUPPLY FLASH SALE!
Coming up this month the LSU will be hosting an art supply flash sale in The Basement where you can come grab art supplies for discounted prices! Keep an eye out for more information on the LSU social media pages. This is a sale you don't want to miss out on!
P.S once it's gone, it's gone! so be sure to get there quick so you don't miss out on any deals!
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