Written by John-Jonathan Mbithi a current MSc Project Management (Construction) final year NTU student When it comes to mental health, men often face a unique set of challenges — not just in how they feel, but in whether they feel able to talk about it at all. Time to Talk Day is an important reminder … More Time to Talk: Why Men’s Mental Health Conversations Matter
Written by Ozcan Inanli, MA Education, Year 1 Student Before I begin to share my resilience journey, I’d like to wish you all a very Happy New Year! Having studied in four different countries and adapted to different environments and cultures, resilience has taken me years to master, particularly when faced with unexpected setbacks. Working … More Resilience in the face of adversity
Written by Paul Dodsley, Student Health Development Officer at NTU and Alumni I wanted to tap away and write something about how some people struggle through the Christmas break. One thing I realised is that you are not alone. There is such a big build up to Christmas. As soon as Halloween was over, I … More Make Christmas your own
Written by Tadiwa Musarurwa, Year 3 Psychology (Mental Health) – Mental Health Champion + Advocate I’ve always been someone who pays attention to feelings, to patterns, to the things people carry without saying. Maybe it’s the psychology degree, perhaps it’s just my nature, but growing up around loved ones who struggled with drugs and alcohol … More The Overlooked Side of Substance Usage
By Priyanka Carsane BA (Hons) Childhood and Psychology NTU Student Nothing announces the start of winter quite like the UK’s favourite chorus:‘It’s so cold.’‘It’s freezing.’We cling to these lines like tradition and to be fair, they prepare us perfectly for the unpredictable weather that follows. And if there’s one thing winter loves more than freezing … More Surviving winter without losing the plot!
Written by Hifsa Aslam Cheema, M.Sc. Marketing and Brand Management NTU Student “Islamophobia is a hatred that grows from ignorance; education is its only cure’’ Every November, the UK observes Islamophobia Awareness Month. It was initially started in 2012 by a group of organizations and individuals who wished to draw attention to the beneficial … More Islamophobia Awareness Month: My experiences
Written by Cara Glynn, BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology NTU Student Starting university is often described as a whirlwind of new people, new routines, and endless deadlines. For me, it was all that and more. Navigating higher education with a physical disability, mental health challenges, and (as I would later learn) neurodivergence, brought unique difficulties, but … More Slowing Down to Move Forward: My University Journey with Disability and Neurodivergence
Written by Pavandeep Kaur Business Management and Marketing NTU Alumni It was during my third year at NTU—when Covid-19 hit and my health faltered—that I truly understood the meaning of resilience. It’s not just about bouncing back after setbacks. It’s about the rituals we build to steady ourselves, step by step. Resilience is a lifelong … More Rituals of Resilience: How Small Habits Build Emotional Strength
Written by Ozcan Inanli, 2nd year MA Education NTU Student Moving away for the first time can be scary. You might be thinking: “what have I gotten myself into?” “I want to go home”. “I miss home”. This is completely normal. Having studied in four different countries, I fully understand the different challenges of studying … More How to take care of your mental health studying in a cultural environment different to your own
By Nikoleta Vargova, Year 3 BA Architecture NTU student University is an experience like no other. It is different from college, jobs and other experiences. University has so much to offer and it can be overwhelming. Friends can help to make this journey less stressful and create unique memories. But making friends doesn’t come easily … More Making friends: How can NTU make that easier?
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