This new Mental Health campaign is brought to you by your Vice President Freya Groom. The aim of this campaign is to focus on issues that students are facing beyond academic life. We understand student life doesn’t just involve Academic Issues and we want to support you through all aspects of your learning journey.

Through this campaign different workshops and events will be held throughout the year, you can keep an eye out on our upcoming events here.

Last week the first Beyond the Books event took place, Natter and Splatter! The idea was simple: bring students together for some fun, creativity, and connection. And what better way to do that than with free pumpkins, paint, and a little nattering?

The event started with a table full of pumpkins ready to be transformed into colourful masterpieces. The pumpkins sold out within 10 minutes!. It was incredible to see such enthusiasm and excitement around this simple, creative activity. But the real magic was in the conversations that bloomed during the painting. People shared stories, laughed, and connected with other students. The “natter” part of the event felt just as important as the splatter.

While the pumpkins didn’t last long, the spirit of community and creativity carried on throughout the day. I couldn’t have asked for a better start to the Beyond the Books campaign. Thank you to everyone who came out to natter and splatter with us 🎃✨

The next Natter and Splatter event will be on the 17^th of October!