Wellbeing Skills for Student Leaders
Date: Tuesday 14th October 2025
Time: 13:00-16:00
Location: Room TBC, High Wycombe Campus
Description:
This workshop covers practical tips on how to support a peer, how to start a conversation, and signpost, all within the boundaries of your role. The workshop is aimed at students in leadership and voluntary roles (such as course reps and committee members). Student Leaders may need to look out for their peers who could be facing challenges whilst at university. The session gives students the skills, knowledge and confidence to support their student community, whilst maintaining the boundaries of their roles and looking after their own mental health and wellbeing.
You will learn:
- An Overview of student mental health & chalenges
- The student experience
- Understanding when someone may be struggling
- Communication techniques
- Roles and responsibilities
- Signposting
- Boundaries and self care
Money saved through the BIG DEAL: £20
Skills gained: Leadership, Communication, Empathy, Adaptability.
Graduate Attributes: Knowledge & Application, Leadership, Self Development, Social Awareness, Ethical awareness and, Responsibility.
Who this would be ideal for: Committee members and student leaders
Relevant courses: All courses
Access infomation: The room is very accessible with a lift to the floor and an accessible toilet on the floor too. The session will be recorded too, so you can look back at any time.
You will be sent all relevant information 2-3 days before the event, if you do not reply to this email by the date stated, your place will go to someone on the waiting list.
If you have any questions, please email: sutraining@bucks.ac.uk