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 Wellbeing Café for friendly company and fun wellbeing activities, or attend the popular annual Feel Good Fest 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.
Wellbeing Café
The Wellbeing Café Monthly Meet up is held on the first Wednesday of the month, 3.00pm to 4.30pm, on the 5th Floor, University Learning Centre, PO1 2DH.
The Wellbeing Café is a chance to connect with others in person and take time out to focus on your wellbeing with other likeminded students in an informal and relaxed setting. You can expect:
- A warm welcome and free hot drink and refreshments
- A wide range of activities to join in with - from crafts, to mindfulness exercises and trying out skills to help manage your wellbeing
- Short talks and informal discussions about common concerns such as managing stress and anxiety, or getting a better night’s sleep
- A range of interactive games are always on offer
- Occasional Wellbeing Walks to enjoy getting outside in fresh air, seeing the city and taking in nature
There will always be a member of staff from the Wellbeing Service there to facilitate and support.
To find out more email wellbeingcafe@port.ac.uk and follow us on Instagram for updates.
Dates for 2025 - Teaching Block 2 and 3 -
Wednesday 5 February, Wednesday 5 March, Wednesday 2 April, Wednesday 7 May.
Feel Good Fest - 13 March 2025
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 13 March 2025 in St Pauls Hall and Chaplaincy.
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.