Wellbeing events
The Student Wellbeing Service provides a programme of events, workshops and courses to support you while you're at uni.
You can drop in to our weekly Get Connected event for information, friendly company and fun wellbeing activities, or attend the popular annual Feel Good Fest in March with hands-on activities and taster sessions for feeling good. Check out Feel Good Week for lots of events happening across the University in May for Mental Health Awareness Week.
When you register with us we will work out a personalised support pathway that may include one or more of our workshops. Or you can contact us for further details of any of the following events.
Get Connected - Your Weekly Social Drop In
Hosted by Student Wellbeing and Disability Advice (formerly known as The Wellbeing Cafe)
What is Get Connected?
Get Connected is weekly drop-in designed to support your wellbeing and overall student experience - all in a quiet and relaxed environment where you can unwind and meet other students. You can also ask questions about the support available to you. There is an informal and comfortable open-plan room to connect with others through shared activities, as well as smaller, private rooms available to speak to staff.
Here's what you can expect:
- Info and Advice - There will always be members of staff from Student Support Services available to answer any of your questions.
- Games and Activities - Fun and relaxing games and activities - but there is no pressure to take part
- Friendly Faces and Helpful Chats - meet others who are looking to connect in a quieter environment
- Free Refreshments - Hot and cold drinks and biscuits are free to enjoy
When: Every Wednesday (during term-time) 3pm - 4pm
Where: 1st Floor, Uni House
More Information: We will post an Eventbrite Link here shortly
The Get Connected Weekly Drop-In will follow the Welcome Festival - Get Connected Event. More Information about this, and other Welcome Events will be available shortly.
You're welcome to drop in at any time - stay for a few minutes or the whole session. There's no expectation, just a friendly, supportive environment where you can Get Connected at your own pace.
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Wellbeing Workshops
We are working with your faculties to bring you bespoke Wellbeing Workshops. These are designed to provide practical skills and wellbeing techniques to support you to manage common concerns, such as Exam Stress, Homesickness, Worries about Sleep and Procrastination.
You can also follow us on Instagram for more info and to stay up to date.
Feel Good Fest - 12 March 2026
Every year students, staff, local artists and organisations gather at the University of Portsmouth Feel Good Fest – our free annual celebration of the things that help us feel good.
We will be running Feel Good Fest to Celebrate University Mental Health Day on 12 March 2026 in St Pauls Hall and Chaplaincy. Keep checking back for updates about the event.
You can just drop in, but leave yourself enough time to join in with all the fun and relaxing activities including a variety of crafts, Pets as Therapy, free food tasting, hand massages, taster activity sessions, create your own self-soothe box, lots of information and advice as well as giveaways and raffles.
You can also follow us on Instagram for more info and to stay up to date.
Workshops, courses and support groups
Our courses and workshops are run in small group sessions (online and in-person) and offer a chance to share and learn from others in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You will not be asked to share personal information but will have the opportunity to develop strategies and implement them in your life.
For more information, please contact us on +44 (0)23 9284 3466 or wellbeing-admin@port.ac.uk.
Join a student support group
Our support groups offer a chance to share and learn from others in similar situations to you.
Contact the Student Wellbeing Service
Access mental health support and guidance from our friendly team of wellbeing advisers, counsellors and advisers:
Or you can contact us via:
- +44 (0)23 9284 3466
- The Bateson Centre, The Mary Rose St, Portsmouth, PO1 2BL
- wellbeing-admin@port.ac.uk
You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook.
Worried about a student? Whether you're a friend, member of University staff, family member or medical professional you can raise a concern so our service can help.