Creating a healthy university community – Cool spaces and interesting places on campus makes happy , healthy people
We are lucky at QMU to have a wonderfully bright and modern environment in which to work , study , live and play . Initially , we designed our campus buildings to reflect the importance of learning as a social activity . We wanted to encourage students to interact with each other and collaborate on projects . So , we created a variety of learning spaces which allowed students from different academic disciplines to meet , make friends and work together . After all , learning is easier when it ’ s sociable and fun , and it ’ s important to gain experience of team work before going out into the workforce .
Then , along came the pandemic , which made us acutely aware of the things we all require in order to maintain good mental and physical health .
The Students ’ Union ( SU ) has worked with staff across the University to support students during the months of COVID restrictions . Now , more than ever , the SU and the University understand the impact that social connections and our physical environment have on how we feel , work and learn .
Through the pandemic , and as we continue to develop our beautiful campus , we have renewed our focus on cultivating a healthy , happy working environment which supports health and wellbeing .
Student President , Aasiyah Patankar , said : “ Even small changes can make a difference , and by working together to take good care of our university community , our students and staff are better equipped to make a positive contribution to the world .”
In this feature , Aasiyah introduces you to some of the cool and interesting spaces that have been created on campus .
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