We understand you may be feeling anxious about your student life and the impact coronavirus will have on your studies, family, friends and community. Here you can find the answers to frequently asked questions and links to further information, resources and support.
Information for students
Studying at home
- Covid-19 and the 2019-20 examinations
- Take home exams during Covid-19
- Studying online during Covid-19
- Tips for learning at home in exceptional circumstances
- Staying safe while studying at home
International students
- Online activities for international students
- Conversation Club - practice your academic English every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11.00-11.30am
Student services
- Careers Service - offering 1-to-1 online appointments
- Enterprise Support during Covid-19
Wellbeing
Brookes websites
- Managing your wellbeing during the coronavirus outbreak (Wellbeing)
- Mental health guide for Covid-19 (Brookes Union)
- Relaxation exercises (Counselling)
- Students as carers (Wellbeing)
Also see:
- Coronavirus and your wellbeing (Mind)
- Looking after your mental health while self-isolating (Young Minds)
- Mental wellbeing while staying at home (Every Mind Matters)
- 10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus (Every Mind Matters)
- Mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus (Gov.UK)
- Supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during coronavirus (Gov.UK)
- Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Mental Health Helpline
- 10 Days of Happiness - free online coaching programme
- Joyful June 2020 - daily actions to help us look for what's good in difficult times
Health and Life Sciences Professional Practice Support during Covid-19
Multifaith Chaplaincy
Available to all faiths and of none. Events held on Google Meet.
- Guided Online Meditation - Tuesdays 12.00pm
- Crafternoon Tea Online - Wednesdays 1.00-3.00pm
- Morning Prayer Online - Thursdays 9.00am
- Finding God Online - Thursdays 1.00-2.00pm
Apps
- Fika - Mental Fitness for Universities - free resources available to Brookes students
Also see: How to get the Fika app - Headspace - free app offering mindfulness and meditation
Podcasts
- All in the Mind (BBC)
- Gretchen Rubin - author and podcaster on happiness
- Feeling Good with Dr David Burns - author of Feeling Good, The New Mood Therapy
Sport and activities
Brookes Sport
- How to stay healthy during the crisis
- Free personal training during Covid-19
- Free HIIT and pilates classes - Monday to Thursday
- Brookes Perform - on-demand YouTube workout videos
Also see:
Activities
- Beat the Boredom - ideas to keep you going during lockdown
- Brookes Union's Lockdown List - things you can do from home
- Project Rethink Cooking - sustainable and zero waste cooking at home
- Gather & Gather Recipe Booklet - recipes to try at home or in halls
Art and culture
Staying in touch
- Student homepage
- Message of the day
- Moodle dashboard - requires student login
- Students are reminded to check their Brookes email for further regular updates.
Brookes social
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For queries and concerns specific to the University, please refer to our student FAQs before sending an email to covid-19@brookes.ac.uk.
