Wellbeing

Looking for a film to watch over the summer break? The library has access to BFI Player and Kanopy!

Students can now listen to audiobooks and read eBooks for free with the Libby App! Take a study break, sit back, and listen to a good story.

Just select Sign in via your Library card and login with your university email and password to enjoy! 

A selection of film and TV playlists curated by Library Services. Relax to "slow TV": no voiceover, no advert breaks, no music - just long, uninterrupted, soothing shots of ordinary events unfolding. If you feel like some escapism, why not take a virtual getaway to an exotic location with our list of travel documentaries? Alternatively, keep yourself entertained with classic literary adaptations and documentaries about famous authors, poets and playwrights. Requires a UoB login.

Research shows that being in green spaces can reduce anxiety, improve the immune system, and that regular contact with nature promotes better mental health.

Green Spaces to Walk to from the Arts and Social Sciences Library

To Royal Fort Gardens – 3 minutes

Berkley Square – 8 minutes

To Brandon Hill – 11 minutes

Green Spaces to Walk to from the Wills Memorial Library

Berkley Square – 3 minutes

To Royal Fort Gardens – 5 minutes

To Brandon Hill – 6 minutes

The Student Wellbeing service can help you manage various aspects your own wellbeing, including;

• Managing and maintaining mental health
• Managing exam stress
• Managing perfectionism
• Building resilience
• How to improve self-esteem
• Maintaining healthy boundaries

Try their self-directed Relaxation course on Blackboard. You will need to log in before enrolling on the course.

From light-hearted conversational podcasts, to live talks from world-renowned writers, these shows are the perfect audio fix for book lovers who like to delve beyond the book.