For Open SU's very first Wellbeing Week, we are focusing on the beneficial practice of getting outside, gardening or both.
We have spoken to students and staff across the University and are bringing together inspiration for integrating these into your daily or weekly routine and the benefits to mental health and general happiness. You will also hear from people who swear by gardening and getting ourside regularly and why you should try it too.
This Wellbeing Week starts on Monday, 1 September and will run until Friday, 5 September. The week involves an online event, a competition and tips shared across the week on our social media pages.
In this article, we will collate all the resources being shared across the week.
Competition - win a £50 Royal Horticultural Society voucher
Read the article on the Hoot for how to enter.
Online event: Wellbeing through gardening
Join us for an inspiring online event where passionate gardeners share how cultivating plants has transformed their mental wellbeing. Read more about the event and add it to your calendar for Wednesday 3 September.
The benefits of forest bathing
Read Sustainability volunteer, Zoe's article on the Hoot (and keep an eye out for her video on social media).
Campus tour
The OU's Head Gardener filmed a biodiversity tour of campus for students.
The benefits of getting outdoors and gardening
OU tutor, Isabella, takes us on a tour of her allotment and explains why gardening is so beneficial to her mental health.
We look forward to seeing you at our event this Wednesday and hopefully seeing your competition entries!