You asked to hear more about how students would be taught at Heriot-Watt University during the 2020/21 academic year, so we decided to make a podcast episode on it.  During this episode, we were joined by guest speakers Martha Caddell, Director of the Learning and Teaching Academy, and Alex Hedlund, Vice President of Education with the HWU Student Union.  We discussed Responsive Blended Learning (or RBL) - the University's new learning method for students, support available to you, and ways students can still develop that sense of community while working from home.  For more information on the Responsive Blended Learning please visit: lta.hw.ac.uk/responsive-blended-learning

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Episode 10 | Campus Rambles: Responsive Blended Learning and the year ahead.

Tune in for part two of our Done is Better Than Perfect episode where you can hear from a Student Success Advisor on responses to feedback and communication style. 

Episode 9 | Done is Better Than Perfect - Part Two.

In part one of Done is Better Than Perfect you'll hear from a Student Success Advisor, who graduated from Heriot-Watt Unviersity, on some of the tips and techniques you can apply to overcome procrastination and how to avoid being overwhelmed in pursuing perfection in your work. 

Episode 8 | Done is Better Than Perfect - Part One.

In our Campus Rambles series we discuss topics that Heriot-Watt students have been asking us about during the COVID-19 outbreak.In our first installment, we talk about Loneliness vs. Living in Solitude; the difference between the two, the impact on mental health, and what you can do to prevent the feeling of loneliness. During this podcast, we were joined by special guest Carol Murray, Head of Student Wellbeing Services. Carol brought some fantastic points to the discussion. We hope you enjoy. Here are some steps and advice on how to cope with loneliness: https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cope-with-loneliness-during-coronavirus-4799661

Episode 7 | Campus Rambles: Loneliness vs. Living in Solitude

*The use of headphones is recommended*In Episode 6, a variety of Student Wellbeing Staff bring you some useful content and tips to help you manage any anxiety or stress that you may be experiencing at the moment. ﻿﻿﻿We start with Rosie, a member of the Counselling Team, who is going to take us on a relaxing virtual walk on a beach. We will then move on to Kenny (beginning at 6 mins 30 secs), who we have heard from before on the podcast, for some simple breathing exercises. Finally, we will hear from Michael (beginning at 12 mins), one of the Wellbeing Team’s Mental Health Advisors, who gives us some top tips for maintaining good mental health during the current lockdown.

Episode 6 | Managing Anxiety and Stress

In Episode 5, Kenny - one of our counsellors - is back with another guided mindfulness session. This week, Kenny covers the Mindfulness of Sound. This is the third episode in our Mindfulness series with an Introduction to Mindfulness covered in Episode 2, and Mindfulness of the Senses covered in Episode 4 of the podcast.

Episode 5 | Mindfulness of Sound

*The use of headphones is recommended*In Episode 4, Kenny, one of our counsellors, brings us the second exercise in our serious of mindfulness sessions: Mindfulness of the Senses. 

Episode 4 | Mindfulness of the Senses

Join the Student Success Advisors for some laughs, chat, and exam tips for the upcoming online assessments at Heriot-Watt. We discuss studying and keeping busy during the current lockdown, advice on how to prepare for online exams, and cover our Online Assessment Checklist and how you can use it.Online Assessment Checklist: https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/students/studies/examinations/assessment-checklist.htmExams and Assessment webpage: https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/students/studies/examinations.htmExam timetable: https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/students/studies/examinations/timetables.htmContact a Student Success Advisor: https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/students/health-wellbeing/edinburgh/student-success-advice.htm

Episode 3 | Exam Tips and a Chilled Chat with the Student Success Advisors

*The use of headphones is recommended* In Episode 2, we hear from Kenny, one of our counsellors. He introduces us to mindfulness and provides a guided mindfulness session on Mindfulness of the Breath, which focusses on breathing. Then we go on to a 5-minute breathing space exercise. This is the first in a series of podcasts that will be bringing a variety of mindfulness exercises.

Episode 2 | An Introduction to Mindfulness and Some Exercises

In our first episode we get to hear from one of our counsellors, Rosie Russell. Rosie gives us reasons to be positive while we stay at home.

Episode 1 | Mini Episode | Reasons To Be Cheerful

In this podcast, we will be bringing you content to help you focus on your wellbeing while studying at Heriot-Watt. Hear from some of the fantastic staff in Student Wellbeing Services on how to practise Mindfulness, manage stress and anxiety, tips for successful studying, and many other topics.

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