The Student Wellbeing team have compiled a list of activities for students who are remaining local over the winter break. We would be grateful if you could keep these in mind if you have any students who you know might benefit from this.
Togetherall
Togetherall is a 24/7 digital platform offering anonymous peer support for mental health. It provides a safe, moderated space for users to share experiences, connect with others, and access self-help tools. It fosters resilience and wellbeing through community support and guided resources for personal growth.
Canvas
We suggest that staff and students self-enrol onto the Student Wellbeing canvas site by clicking here. This contains links to support that students can access and will mean that you/ they can always find this article.
Student Minds
Student Minds are here to help students navigate any difficulties and make the winter break less challenging, whatever your plans or circumstance.
Student Space is here to support students throughout the winter break and is accessible 24/7 throughout the holidays.
We have a specific section to support students through the winter break:
- · Making the most of your time at home
- · If you’re going home for winter break but don’t want to
- · Staying at university over the winter break
- · The role of sunlight in your wellbeing
- · Preparing to go back to university
Winter break schedule
5-22 December
Brighton Winter Fayre: The all-new Brighton Winter Fayre at St Peter’s Square. Spanning over three festive weekends, this magical event offers something for everyone.
6 December | 2-5pm
ResLife’s Annual Inter-halls Basketball Tournament: Register at http://mysussex.sussex.ac.uk/events in advance or on the day and represent one of the accommodation areas in our annual inter halls basketball tournament at the Sports Centre.
7-23 December
Brighton Lights: Explore a light trail beyond the walled garden, through Stanmer’s famous orchard, and walk through the beautifully illuminated Palm House.
Until 5 January
Pavilion Ice-Rink: Stunning, twinkly, romantic, child-friendly...and ice powered, Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Ice Rink is open now!
Every Wednesday except Christmas Day
ResLife’s Connector Café: Drop in session will continue in Woodland 1 all through the break, come and see us for conversation, refreshments and fun activities!
Opens 7 December
ResLife’s Winter Photography Bingo: Download a bingo card from @reslifesussex ’s Instagram bio and dm your photos to enter.
10 December | 6-8pm
ResLife’s Wreath making Workshop: Make your own fabric Christmas wreath, all materials supplied. Woodland 5.
15 and 22 December | Starts 6pm
Chaplaincy’s Catholic Mass: Refreshments served! Find us at the Meeting House chapel.
17 December | 6-9pm
ResLife’s Traditional Movie Night: Watch out for the @reslifesussex Instagram poll to help us choose a traditional festive film. Woodland 5.
21 December
Sussex's Burning of the Clocks Parade: Join students, staff and members of the public to welcome Sanctuary seeking students. More details to follow on @sussexunisee
24 December | 6-9pm
ResLife’s Alternate Christmas Movie Night: For people who understand the simple truth that yes – Die Hard is 100% a Christmas movie (Woodland 3)
25 December | 11am
Chaplaincy’s Christmas Day Catholic Mass: Refreshments served! Find us at the Meeting House chapel.
25 December | 12-3pm
Chaplaincy’s Christmas Celebrations: Join us for a fun time with board games & refreshments at the Meeting House Quiet room.
26 December | 1-3pm
ResLife’s Stanmer Walk: Take a boxing day walk around Stanmer park with your Residential Life Connectors. Dress for the weather! Meet at the Student Centre Atrium.
2 January | 6-8pm
ResLife’s 2024 Quiz Night: A look back on a year that can best be described as a ‘mixed bag’! Join us in the Student Centre for our 2024 quiz. Woodland 5.
5 January | 6pm
Chaplaincy’s Catholic Mass: Refreshments served! Find us at the Meeting House chapel.
6 January | 11am-1pm
ResLife’s Duvet Day: Bring your duvets and pillows down to Lullington Hub for a cosy film showing with the projector.
9 January | 6-8pm
ResLife’s 2024 Cards Night: We love a game of cards at Residential Life - poker, rummy, palace – come and play a round for fun.
14 January | 1-3pm
ResLife’s Kickabout in the park: Meet up with Residential Life Connectors for a casual game of football on the playing fields in Stanmer Park (next to the Sussex sign)
16 January | 6-8pm
ResLife’s Board Games Night: Drop in to the Student Centre (Woodland 5) for a board games night, choice of games and good company.