
The international awareness event World Wellbeing Week takes place in June each year. To celebrate, the Doctoral College is pleased to share a variety of free activities available to PGRs to give you the opportunity to unwind and look after your mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
Herbal tea and arts & crafts
Enjoy some arts and crafts in the sun whilst relaxing with herbal teas!
📅 When: Tuesday 24 June – Friday 27 June, 10:00-14:00
📍 Where: Doctoral College (DLG08) outside patio, Talbot Campus
Community Garden volunteering
Spend some time enjoying nature and volunteer in the garden to support the mission to grow food for each other and those in need.
📅 When: Wednesday 25 June, 12:00-14:00
📍 Where: BU Community Garden, Talbot Campus
Seed bombs & sweet treats
Join us for a fun, hands-on activity where you’ll make your own eco-friendly seed bombs using clay, soil, and seeds. Take these home with you and plant them in your garden or green up a forgotten public place! 🌱
There will also be some delicious sweet treats for you to enjoy!
📅 When: Wednesday 25 June, 15:00-16:00
📍 Where: BU Community Garden, Talbot Campus
Register here
Table tennis
Following last year’s successful table tennis wellbeing event, we have booked the SportBU studio again for more table tennis fun!
Socialise with other PGR students and get active in a relaxed environment. This will not be a competitive tournament, just simply come and have a friendly hit.
📅 When: Wednesday 25 June, 19:00-20:30
📍 Where: SportBU, Talbot Campus
Register here
Paint & Sip to Summer

Unwind and paint your own little summer inspired canvas to take home for decoration over tasty mocktails, laughter and summery bites!
📅 When: Thursday 26 June, 16:00-18:00
📍 Where: BU Community Garden, Talbot Campus
Register here
Click here for more information about World Wellbeing Week 2025
Best wishes,
The Doctoral College