Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering webpages on student wellbeing. We believe that your wellbeing matters and successful students require both excellent academic and pastoral support.
Your wellbeing matters
Here at Mechanical engineering, we are aware that you have full lives that cannot always center around your academic work. It is important to us that you feel happy, safe, included, and in control of your lives. It is also important to us that your mental health, physical health, and individual needs are supported.
On these pages, you will find information on where to find wellbeing support in the department. See Wellbeing Tips and Information for wellbeing resources and information sheets, and Events and workshops for information on upcoming events.
You can also find information on support available wider College and from external organisations, under other sources of help.
Book an appointment with the Wellbeing Advisor
Who we are
Your personal tutor is here to support you in your personal, general academic, and professional development. Through regular contact and the establishment of a supportive and professional relationship, the Personal Tutors maintain an overview of their tutees' academic progress and development, as well as an overview of their tutees' wellbeing.
Professor Bamber Blackman
Bamber is responsible for the welfare and academic progress of every undergraduate student in the department. You can speak him if you have concerns about your academic progress or if you feel that there are circumstances which are causing you academic pressure.
Naomi Jackson-Macfarlane
The wellbeing advisor offers confidential and non-judgemental emotional support for all Mechanical Engineering students. You can meet with them on a regular basis to talk about absolutely anything that’s affecting how you are feeling.
Common issues that Students regularly discuss include:
- Stress, Low mood and Anxiety
- Physical or Mental health difficulties
- Overwhelm regarding workload
- Difficulties with learning, focus, procrastination and concentration
- Low self-esteem
- Family, friendships and relationship issues
- Experiences of discrimination, abuse or bullying
- Race and Identity
- Sexuality
- Alcohol and Drug use
No issue is too big or small to share and you can rest assured what you discuss will be held in the strictest confidence. During a session the Wellbeing advisor will listen to your concerns and where appropriate or requested, offer you practical support and advice.
The role of the Student Wellbeing Advisor also includes developing resources, running workshops and awareness raising events; to which you will be invited.
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#YANA- Professor Alex Taylor on Stress
A series of Explainer Videos on Mental Health produced by the Department of Mechanical Engineering with EDI seed funding.
Excellence should never come at the expense of your mental health. You Are Not Alone.
#YANA- Professor Alex Taylor on Stress
Professor Alex Taylor talks about stress and how you can get support.
A series of Explainer Videos on Mental Health produced by the Department of Mechanical Engineering with EDI seed funding.
Excellence should never come at the expense of your mental health. You Are Not Alone.
#YANA- Kushal Chudasama on Loneliness
Kushal Chudasama talks about loneliness and how you can get support.
A series of Explainer Videos on Mental Health produced by the Department of Mechanical Engineering with EDI seed funding.
Excellence should never come at the expense of your mental health. You Are Not Alone.
#YANA- Professor Mike Lowe on Depression
Professor Mike Lowe talks about depression and how you can get support.
A series of Explainer Videos on Mental Health produced by the Department of Mechanical Engineering with EDI seed funding.
Excellence should never come at the expense of your mental health. You Are Not Alone.
#YANA- Dr Monica Marinescu on Anxiety
Dr Monica Marinescu talks about anxiety and how you can get support.
A series of Explainer Videos on Mental Health produced by the Department of Mechanical Engineering with EDI seed funding.
Excellence should never come at the expense of your mental health. You Are Not Alone.