Our “Fancy a Cuppa?” event is an opportunity for students to make contact with support staff and meet other students in an informal, casual setting. It is hosted by Student Wellbeing Champions and Student Services Staff and is open to all students across all years and academic courses. Free hot drinks and biscuits are available!
In semester two of 2023/24, we served approximately 436 cups of kindness, with an average attendance of 11 students per session, and peak attendance of over 30 students during assessment week.
The success of “Fancy a Cuppa?” was largely due our Student Wellbeing Champions; these student employees play a crucial role in managing interactions and supporting peer-to-peer engagement, creating a relatable and approachable atmosphere. The events foster social connections across diverse backgrounds and provided wellbeing support. The combination of both professional staff and Student Wellbeing Champions create a comprehensive support network in a safe, informal environment. Fortnightly visits from Pets As Therapy dogs enhance the event, offering additional wellbeing benefits such as stress reduction and mood improvement, particularly for students missing pets from home.
Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to fostering this supportive and inclusive community, building on the strong foundation laid by our Student Wellbeing Champions.
For the first two weeks of semester one, “Fancy a cuppa?” will be available every weekday, in firstpoint, between 1pm and 2pm. Our Student Wellbeing Champions will be joined by International Student Ambassadors and members of the Residential Life Team, as we continue to build on the connections and relationships we have established between teams across the university.
Then, from the week of 30th September, “Fancy a Cuppa?” will return to its normal schedule, every Tuesday and Friday between 1pm and 2pm. You can see all the dates, including when the Pets As Therapy dogs have been invited to join us, on our webpage: https://www2.worc.ac.uk/studentsupport/cuppa-event.html
We are currently recruiting for students to join our Student Wellbeing Champion team. If you’re interested, please visit the University vacancies webpages: https://jobs.worcester.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=SS2403
We look forward to meeting you!
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