Weekly Wellbeing Events

Weekly Wellbeing Events Schedule

Spending time relaxing and connecting with fellow students is an investment in your wellbeing. There are wellbeing events taking place across our campuses every day of the week.

Take some time out from your studies and join us at one of our weekly wellbeing events…

Monday

The Late Night Board Game Café

Up! Café, Reading Students Union, 18:00 - 21:00. Free entry.

Join us for a night of fun, friends, and friendly competition at our Late Night Board Game Café! Enjoy a huge selection of free board games, delicious coffee, and refreshing mocktails in our cosy and relaxed atmosphere.

What to expect:

- A huge selection of free board games to choose from
- Delicious coffee, mocktails & snacks to keep you refreshed
- A chill, laid-back atmosphere perfect for socializing

Soup lunch at the chaplaincy

Come along to the chaplaincy 13:00 – 14:00 on Monday’s to enjoy a delicious homemade soup in a welcoming environment. Donations of £2.50 to the Mary’s Meals Charity.

Tuesday

Treat Tuesdays at Reading Students' Union

Every other Tuesday, 16:00-18:00, during semester time at Reading Students’ Union. Join Reading Students’ Union’s Welfare Officer, Sarah, for a relaxing afternoon of creativity and community. Tuesday events offer a variety of fun and engaging activities, from painting to crafting and more. Come unwind, have fun, and connect with fellow students. Free to join but please reserve your space to ensure there are enough materials for everyone.

Wednesday

Conversation cafes

Every other Wednesday, 13:00 – 14:00, in the Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley, 2nd Floor, Room 102. Meet other students from across the University, practice your conversational English or just come along for a chat! Free tea, coffee and biscuits provided. You can join us in-person (just turn up, no pre-booking required), or sign up to the online sessions.

Semester 2 Conversation Café dates:

12 February

26 February

12 March

26 March

30 April

14 May

28 May

Check out the Global Study Lounge website for more information.

Theology and doughnuts at the Chaplaincy

An informal student study group exploring theology. No faith required, and free lunch provided. Come along every Wednesday, no need to pre-book.

8-week mindfulness course with the Chaplaincy

Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment, without judging or reacting. It can help us enjoy life more, understand ourselves better and cope with stress and anxiety. Learn more about Mindfulness in an 8-Week online course, 15:00-16:00 on Wednesdays from Weeks 4-11. To reserve your place email the Chaplaincy (chaplaincy@reading.ac.uk).

Thursday

Newcomers group

Thursdays at the Chaplaincy, 10:30-14:30. Friendship group for families of International and UK students and staff. Open to all, and children welcome. Email w.newcomers-group@reading.ac.uk for more information.

Friday

Bread making at the Chaplaincy

Learn to make bread at the chaplaincy (and on 25 October and 15 November, learn to make Challah). Every Friday, 10:30am and 11:30am. £2 a session, to book your place email the Chaplaincy (chaplaincy@reading.ac.uk).

Tea and cake and evening prayer at the Chaplaincy

17:00 - 19:00 on Fridays. Drop by for some socialising over tea and cake, followed by a 20 minute candle-light night prayer (on 25 October and 15 November Shabbat Prayers).

Friday Get Togethers

Our Friday Get-Togethers take place every 2 weeks during Semesters 1 and 2. They take place 15:00 – 17:00 in the Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building, 2nd Floor. They are informal so you can drop-in and take part in a variety of different activities and meet new people! Relax and unwind before the weekend. Activities include, but aren’t limited to, crafting, origami, mindfulness colouring, Zine-making, quizzing and board gaming.

Semester 2 Friday Get-Together dates:

21 February

7 March

21 March

25 April

9 May

23 May

6 June

20 June

Check out the Me@Reading student portal for more events

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