Staying healthy while at university is absolutely essential to finishing your degree. This is why we encourage you to connect with other people, foster your creativity and get involved, but also to look after yourself. Go outside. Stretch your legs. Get some headspace.
Look after yourself and others
Whether you’re into team sports, competing at a national level or simply want to keep active, Brookes Sport offers a wide range of clubs and classes with high-quality facilities.
The award-winning Brookes Active programme offers a collection of activities, events and campaigns to help you enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle at Oxford Brookes. This includes exercise classes and social sports with opportunities to get a sweat on, learn something new or simply have fun with friends.
“Dom and I aren't exactly avid sportspeople but we decided to train for the Monster Race obstacle course as an enjoyable way of keeping fit and active. I go to body conditioning circuits, use the gym and have even been dragged to Zumba which was pretty hilarious!”
Ellen Kirk, studying Biological Sciences
Student life can be stressful - you're adapting to a new place, new people, new accommodation. All of this can be exciting and enjoyable but it can also sometimes feel overwhelming.
So, at Oxford Brookes, we have made it as easy as possible for you to access excellent support and guidance. Our Wellbeing team offer support with your academic and personal wellbeing, as well as disability and dyslexia services.
“Brookes helped me break down the barriers that dyslexia was putting in the way of my learning. They taught me coping strategies as well as how to use assistive technology. From my experience, the one-to-one support offered by Brookes is second to none.”
Luke Campbell, studied Law, now Research Assistant at the Law Commission
Research shows that those who help others are more likely to describe themselves as happy! Feeling part of a community, and working towards something bigger than your own goals, is an important way of building wellbeing.
At Oxford Brookes, you’ll get lots of opportunities to get involved in your local community, try new things, and find out more about what you love doing. You can turn your passion to action as a social entrepreneur, join a society, suggest your own project and much more.
Explore the range of opportunities and funding pots on the ‘making a difference’ pages, and browse the wide variety of student societies on the Brookes Union pages.
