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We are committed to promoting wellbeing and fostering a supportive workplace culture. We prioritise the physical and mental health of our staff through a range of initiatives, creating opportunities to connect and thrive as a community.
Our Wellbeing Champions support a positive and healthy workplace culture, helping staff and researchers prioritise their wellbeing. They focus on:
Safety Officer and Laboratory Manager
“I became a Wellbeing Champion because I believe that good mental health and wellbeing help create a more positive and supportive environment – the kind of space where people feel empowered to thrive and be their best selves.”
DPhil Student, Department of Paediatrics
“I took on the role because wellbeing often gets pushed aside when things get busy. I wanted to help keep it part of the conversation in a more intentional way, and to create space for everyone to pause rather than just push through. That’s why I’m introducing regular sound meditation sessions to offer a moment to wind down, reflect, and reset.”
We actively promote a culture of wellbeing by ensuring everyone in the Institute, and our home departments, have access to the right support. Our staff and students have access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders and Bullying and Harassment Advisors, reflecting our commitment to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We actively invest in wellbeing initiatives designed to support both physical and mental health, giving our staff the opportunity to unwind, stay active, and connect with colleagues in a relaxed setting.
We offer free yoga and bootcamp sessions in partnership with the Department of Paediatrics. In collaboration with other departments across the Old Road Campus, staff and students also have free access to a workplace choir.
We recognise that wellbeing is nurtured not only through structured initiatives but also through informal opportunities to connect, relax, and recharge. Monthly social activities, organised by members of the Institute, play an important role in this. Events such as Biodiversity Walks, Craft Lunches, and Boardgame Nights offer staff and students the chance to engage in shared interests, take a break from work, and build connections in a relaxed and informal way.