Feeling Blue? Reach out to Future U (For current UCEN Manchester students)

Take a break, relax, and recharge with some furry friends! At our wellbeing campaign, we’re bringing the joy of small animals from Inspiring Animals Therapy to campus. These gentle companions are here to help lift your mood, reduce stress, and bring a little extra happiness to your day. Drop by, meet the animals, and enjoy a soothing experience designed to help you feel more grounded and positive.

Journalling is a simple yet powerful way to support your wellbeing, helping you reflect, process emotions, and gain clarity during challenging or busy times. Taking a few moments to write can reduce stress, build self-awareness, and support a more positive mindset. If you’d like to explore journalling in a supportive, guided way, join the Students’ Union journalling workshop and take a practical step towards improving your wellbeing.

Get creative, connect, and boost your wellbeing with Lego Therapy! This hands-on activity is designed to help you relax, improve focus, and enjoy a mindful moment away from the stresses of everyday life. Working with Lego isn’t just fun – it’s a great way to reduce anxiety, encourage problem-solving, and build confidence. Whether you’re a master builder or just want to try something new, come along and create something amazing in a calm, supportive environment.

A relaxed, reflective activity that helps you pause and make sense of the year you’ve just had. It’s a chance to take ownership of your own story, recognise your experiences, and let go of what you don’t need to carry forward. You’ll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more ready to move ahead with confidence.

This workshop is all about starting the new year in a way that feels right for you. Instead of traditional goal-setting, you’ll focus on how you want to feel, the energy you want to bring, and the kind of environment you want to create in 2026. Through guided visualisation and creative activities, you’ll make a vision board to capture what you want to invite into the year ahead.

Is your CV effectively showcasing your skills and experience to employers? Join this supportive CV Clinic led by Brett for practical tips on improving your CV, avoiding common mistakes, and presenting your skills and attributes with confidence. Students will also be signposted to Future U 360 for further careers support, including CV development, marketing your skills, networking, and access to live job vacancies.