How to manage stress during exam season: tips and techniques for coping

25th Apr 2023

By Oluwatomilola Oyewusi-Muraina Master of Laws NTU student Whether studying for exams in a traditional exam hall or working on take-home exams, exams can be extremely stressful and overwhelming for students. As a fellow student, I’ve learned some helpful tips that have helped me cope with exam stress, and I would like to share them … More How to manage stress during exam season: tips and techniques for coping

Coping Mechanisms For When You’re Feeling Down 

20th Apr 2023

By Lily Kingston, a BSc (hons) Nutritional Therapy ION student As I get older, I realise more and more that I can’t escape my bad thoughts. There are plenty of coping mechanisms which most young people experiment with such as alcohol and smoking, but they are just a temporary fix. After engaging in these unhealthy … More Coping Mechanisms For When You’re Feeling Down 

Coping with the challenges of being a mature international student

12th Apr 2023

Coping with the challenges of being a mature international student: tips for adjusting to a new academic and cultural environment  By Oluwatomilola Oyewusi-Muraina Master of Laws NTU student Being a mature international student has its perks and downsides. On one hand, there’s the self-esteem boost that comes with achieving something great in a new country … More Coping with the challenges of being a mature international student

My experience living with Shy Bladder Syndrome – from there to here

6th Apr 2023

Can’t pee when other people are around? My experience living with Shy Bladder Syndrome – from there to here By a current 3rd year Arts and Humanities NTU student Content warning – This blog mentions substance abuse and suicidal feelings which some readers may find triggering Hello!  I’m a third-year humanities student here at NTU … More My experience living with Shy Bladder Syndrome – from there to here

How cold water swimming benefits my mental health

30th Mar 2023

By Linda Stumberga, a 3rd year Fashion Marketing and Branding NTU Student Hi everyone, I’m Linda, a final year Fashion Marketing and Branding student, and I’m excited to share my experience with overcoming stress and anxiety in university. We all know that university life can be overwhelming, and we’ve all been there – stressed, anxious, … More How cold water swimming benefits my mental health

Starting at NTU: Support and a can-do attitude

27th Mar 2023

By Izzi Meynell, 1st year Creative Writing NTU Student Starting university was always going to be scary. I attended an online school for several years. The one year I attempted to return to in-person education was swiftly cut short by a healthy dose of bullying followed by a global pandemic. In honesty, I never really … More Starting at NTU: Support and a can-do attitude

Knowledge is key when it comes to contraception

21st Mar 2023

This week is SHAG week at NTU, so one of our Student Mental Health Champions has shared their experiences with contraception to help raise awareness! Brought to you by the NTSU, SHAG week will be happening on all campuses throughout the week, for more information click here By Alessandra Leone, 2nd year English NTU Student … More Knowledge is key when it comes to contraception

Safer spaces

6th Mar 2023

By Izzi Meynell, 1st year Creative Writing NTU Student One of the strangest things about my trauma that I’ve discovered recently is the ability to fear your own safe spaces when, mere months ago, they were your only solace. For much of my life I yearned to leave Derby – escape – perhaps disappear up … More Safer spaces