Positive student wellbeing is a priority for the Students’ Union. For you to get a great student experience, you need to know you have the right support in place for you. Here, we have outlined a number of support mechanisms which we hope will be useful for you.
Student Space
'Student Space' provides expert information, wellbeing resources, and advice.
Health and wellbeing
Where possible, make sure you are eating healthily, creating daily structure, being kind and patient with yourself and staying connected.
Below we have provided information that will help you look after yourself.
staying active
Light activity, such as going for a walk, will allow you to get some fresh air and will be good for the body and the mind.
Cardiff has many accessible green spaces, such as Llandaff fields, Pontcanna fields, Bute Park, Roath park etc., and can be an easy and accessible way to enjoy the city and get some free exercise.
There are many fitness videos and activities (from yoga to HIIT workouts) available online. Met active also offers a range of online support services to help keep you active. These can be found on social media;
Instagram: @Metactive
Facebook: @Met Active
Twitter: @Met_Active
Student Services
Student Services provide support to students and appointments can be made in person, via Teams video chat, or phone (whichever you prefer).
Email - studentservices@cardiffmet.ac.uk / izone@cardiffmet.ac.uk
You can book an appointment here.
Mitigating Circumstances
For extensions to your submission deadlines, Self Certifications and Mitigating Circumstances can be used.
Further information can be found here.
Applications should be submitted online.
Any questions or advice please contact suadvice@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Students’ Union
If you are unsure where to turn, the Students’ Union advice and support team offer a drop in service.
Come and talk to a member of staff on campus at Llandaff or Cyncoed.
A member of the team can talk you through a range of support mechanisms that are available and at your disposal.
How to be happier
‘How to be Happier’ is an awareness campaign to encourage students to look after their health and wellbeing (both physical and mental).
We have taken the guidelines advised by the NHS to show students how they can improve their wellbeing by getting involved in SU and university activities.