Wellbeing on Campus

Did you know that music can boost your wellbeing? The act of playing or listening to a musical instrument can help you savour a moment of ‘time out’ during a busy day. It's not only great if you play it, but it's also soothing to listen to!

Many of our staff and students don't have easy access to music whilst they're on campus and this is something we recognise.  

That's why you'll find pianos on campus across the university. They follow the St Pancras model of being in communal places for everyone to play, whatever their musical ability. 

You'll currently find them at:

• Student Union; Luthers Bar
• Student Union; First Floor Recreation Space
• Frederick Douglass Building; Exhibition Space
• Dental School; Student Common Room
• Marjorie Robinson Library; First Floor

Use our map below to see these locations. Just click on a piano icon, or open the map and use our informative key to locate the nearest piano.

We offer a range of wellbeing workshops, throughout the academic year to help you maintain or improve your wellbeing while you study here at Newcastle.

Why not develop new skills and responsibilities while supporting our local community by becoming a volunteer? Our Students' Union offers this service, and it can benefit your mental and physical health while helping others.

Be Well@NCL is our collection of tried and tested books we've chosen in partnership with our Student Health and Wellbeing service and other health professionals. You and anyone at the university can borrow these books to help understand and manage your mental health and wellbeing.

Help new undergraduate students settle in during the beginning of their student journey by becoming a peer mentor.

Our iNCLude app offers a range of evidence-based resources. It supports your wellbeing by offering tips on creating positive habits and improving your mental health. This app is a preventative measure, so you can use the resources to keep yourself physically and mentally healthy.