Wellbeing
The University offers staff a range of courses and resources to help improve your mental and physical wellbeing at work and in life.
Courses and workshops
Please log into Develop to browse and book all available courses and dates
Develop
Develop, is the learning and development platform for staff. All our courses and programmes may be booked in Develop along with workshops and events from several other University departments. Course materials and meeting links will also be housed in Develop rather than emailed to you so, when the time comes to take part in a workshop or complete some pre- or post-coursework, simply log in, find your course booking and get learning.
Find full guidance about how to use Develop here, including how-to videos to help you get started.
Resources for Wellbeing
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KnowHow resources on Wellbeing
Explore KnowHow's extensive resources on wellbeing, with topics such as managing stress, mindfulness, good mental health and even how to sleep better.
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'How to manage stress'
This webpage, created by mental health charity Mind, is for anyone who wants to learn how to manage stress. It explains what stress is, what might cause it and how it can affect you. It also includes information about help and support, as well as providing tips for friends and family.
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'Preparing yourself for retirement'
This helpful article from Saga offers guidance on how to prepare your thoughts, feelings and emotions for the next phase in your life.
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What makes you happy?
This inspirational playlist of videos from TED explores the origins, nature and secrets of happiness.
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'Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world'
Professor Mark Williams of Oxford University is internationally renowned for his Mindfulness research and authorship. Find out more here about his market-leading books on The Art of Breathing, Mindfulness for Creativity and Mindfulness for Health.
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Mindfulness from the NHS
The NHS has a helpful webpage containing information and resources about mindfulness and how to practice it in everyday life to reduce stress and enhance enjoyment of life.
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'Mindfulness in 8 weeks'
Michael Chaskalson's 8 week step-by-step guide to Mindfulness combines Stress Reduction and Cognitive Therapy techniques that you can practice in your own home and in your own time. Reading this book is as near as you can get to being on a teacher-led mindfulness course without actually being on one!
Log into Develop
Browse and book courses and programmes in Develop, your learning and development platform. Please press "log in with single sign on" button.
Mental Health and Wellbeing for colleagues
Please use the resources we've listed on the Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing webpage to help look after yourself and your colleagues. If you have feedback on any of the Staff Health and Wellbeing initiatives or programmes you have experienced, please contact staff-engagement@bristol.ac.uk.
Safety and Health Services - Work-related stress
Healthy Living
Sport, Exercise and Health offer a range of memberships, classes and facilities that can contribute to your health and wellbeing.
Staff Social
Staff Social is all about getting you connected with the University community – its events, clubs, people and places.
Staff Counselling Service
The Staff Counselling Service offers individual counselling appointments and group sessions on mindfulness.
Staff Engagement
Find out how we aim to make working life at the University productive, rewarding, enjoyable and healthy. Visit the Staff Engagement website.