Stand Up
This year’s Well-being Weeks, spanning from the 3rd of June to the 21st, theme is ‘Stand Up!’
This means literally standing up and moving, inspired by recent insights into sitting behaviour. We connect this to the Well-Being survey, emphasising the importance of standing up for yourself. 'Stand up and feel the confidence to set your boundaries.'
Do you have any questions after reading the program, or would you like to share a great idea for one of the next well-being weeks? Please contact us via wellbeingweeks@utwente.nl.
WEEK 3: 17-21ST OF JUNE
- MON - Stand Up! Stories: "Student Topsport"
Date: 17th of June 2024
Time: 13.30 - 13.45
Location: OnlineNormally people are proud when crowned champion, but winning the title for sitting the most is not something to be pleased about. UT student Stijn Lagrand, a (proud) European- and World Champion in obstacle course racing, will talk about combining high-level sports with his studies. He attributes part of his study success to an active lifestyle, hopefully motivating you to Stand Up! as well.
- TUE - Community Lunch
Date: 18th of June 2024
Time: 12.30 - 13.45
Location: University LibraryTake a break while studying and come and eat lunch with your fellow students at the University Library! We will prepare a tasty, free lunch for you in the coffee corner. So, be sure to get up from behind your desk, stand up, and join us to eat together.
There is no need to sign up, you can just come by and enjoy a sandwich and some fruit! (first come, first served)
- TUE - Workshop: Stress Management
Date: 18th of June 2024
Time: 13.30 - 16.00
Location: Is being sent when signing upARE YOU TIRED OF FEELING OVERWHELMED BY EVERYTHING THAT’S ON YOUR TO-DO LIST? DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE STRESSED OUT AND IT IMPACTS YOUR DAILY LIFE?
The greatest myth about stress is that a stress-free life exists at all. Dealing with your study, social life, work, sports and everything else, is a lot and feeling stressed now and then is inevitable. Sometimes feeling stressed can help us and be a positive thing. That being said, it is possible to learn how to deal with stress, so it becomes more manageable and you feel less overwhelmed by it. This stress management workshop, developed by the student psychologists of the University of Twente, provides you with information about stress and tools regarding how to handle stress.
Nothing changes if nothing changes. If you do want things to change, we would like to encourage you to sign up for this workshop, and we will provide you with tools to make that change.
- WED - Running with a Coach
Date: 19th of June 2024
Time: 07.45 - 08.45
Location: Waiting room of Topvorm Twente in the Sportcentre
By: Renee Hof, physiotherapist and running therapist from Topvorm TwenteStand up, get outside and join us for running with a coach!
Running with a coach, also called Running Therapy, is a great way to get some physical exercise and also work on your mental well-being. You don’t need to have to be able to run at all, in order to participate in this activity!
During the activity, walking will be alternated with (soft pace) running. You will learn how to be more in touch with your body and recognize signals that are given. It will help you to set boundaries in correspondence with those signals from your body.
- THU - Walking and Talking
Date: 20th of June 2024
Time: 12.45 - 13.15
Location: Start at O&O-square (in front of the Starbucks). We will walk in the Ledeboerpark or nature on and around campus.Would you like to get some physical activity during your break? Student well-being employees from multiple faculties are organizing weekly walks in the context of student well-being. This way you can create a weekly healthy habit that helps you to move and enjoy nature.
The student well-being employees will be there every week to answer any questions you might have. Or maybe you just want to talk... Or maybe you just want to walk... You are always welcome! Most weeks Hoppus, the emotional support dog at BMS, will walk with us.
- THU - Community Take a Break
Date: 20th of June 2024
Time: 15.30 - 16.30
Location: University LibraryStand up and take a break together with us at the University Library! We will arrange some nice snacks for you in the coffee corner of the University Library. You can have a nice chat, stretch your legs for a bit and then start your study feeling energized again.
There is no need to sign up, you can just come by and enjoy the snacks. (first come, first served)
- THU - Student Lunchwalks (free lunch!)
Date: 20th of June 2024
Time: 12:30-14.00
Location: O&O-SquareTake a nice short walk, together with your friends or by yourself, and get a nice FREE lunch at the end!
The start point of the walk will be the O&O-Square where you will get the instructions for the walk (about 30 min) and receive your coin for the lunch. You can stop by the O&O square between 12.30-13.00 and get lunch until 14.00.
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Previous Programme
WEEK 1: 3-7TH OF JUNE
- MON - Running with a Coach
Date: 3rd of June 2024
Time: 16.00 - 17.00
Location: Waiting room of Topvorm Twente in the Sportcentre
By: Renee Hof, physiotherapist and running therapist from Topvorm TwenteStand up, get outside and join us for running with a coach!
Running with a coach, also called Running Therapy, is a great way to get some physical exercise and also work on your mental well-being. You don’t need to have to be able to run at all, in order to participate in this activity!
During the activity, walking will be alternated with (soft pace) running. You will learn how to be more in touch with your body and recognize signals that are given. It will help you to set boundaries in correspondence with those signals from your body.
- TUE - Student Lunchwalks (free lunch!)
Date: 4th of June 2024
Time: 12:30 -14.00
Location: O&O-SquareTake a nice short walk, together with your friends or by yourself, and get a nice FREE lunch at the end!
The start point of the walk will be the O&O-Square where you will get the instructions for the walk (about 30 min) and receive your coin for the lunch. You can stop by the O&O square between 12.30-13.00 and get lunch until 14.00.
- TUE - The Consent Capsule
Date: 4th of June 2024
Time: 12:45 - 13:30
Location: Carré HomebaseDuring the Well-Being Weeks the faculty of TNW will organize multiple activities that dive into the topic of consent.
Through these activities you will learn the value of consent and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the importance of it.
So learn to stand up for yourself, and others and and take a look at the consent project!
- WED - Running with a Coach
Date: 5th of June 2024
Time: 07.45 - 08.45
Location: Waiting room of Topvorm Twente in the Sportcentre
By: Renee Hof, physiotherapist and running therapist from Topvorm TwenteStand up, get outside and join us for running with a coach!
Running with a coach, also called Running Therapy, is a great way to get some physical exercise and also work on your mental well-being. You don’t need to have to be able to run at all, in order to participate in this activity!
During the activity, walking will be alternated with (soft pace) running. You will learn how to be more in touch with your body and recognize signals that are given. It will help you to set boundaries in correspondence with those signals from your body.
- WED - Tai chi
Date: 5th of June 2024
Time: 16.00 - 17.30
Location: In front of Coop or SC3 in Sportcentre (definite location will be communicated with participants)The amount of physical and mental energy that we spend in our daily life has increased enormously over the last decade. The result is that we, as a human being, put higher demands on our own energy supplies, have to deal with more distractions and have difficulties in finding and keeping the right balance in our daily activities.
Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that is practiced for self-defense and health. Through slow and intentional movements in unison with breathing and mental focus you will relax your body and mind. And boost your energy levels.
During this activity, you will get a lesson in Tai Chi at the beginner level, so no previous experience is needed.
- THU - Walking and Talking
Date: 6th of June 2024
Time: 12:45 - 13:15
Location: Start at O&O-square (in front of the Starbucks). We will walk in the Ledeboerpark or nature on and around campus.Would you like to get some physical activity during your break? Student well-being employees from multiple faculties are organizing weekly walks in the context of student well-being. This way you can create a weekly healthy habit that helps you to move and enjoy nature.
The student well-being employees will be there every week to answer any questions you might have. Or maybe you just want to talk... Or maybe you just want to walk... You are always welcome! Most weeks Hoppus, the emotional support dog at BMS, will walk with us.
- THU - The Consent Experience
Date: 6th of June 2024
Time: 12:45 - 13:30
Location: O&O SquareDuring the Well-Being Weeks the faculty of TNW will organize multiple activities that dive into the topic of consent.
Through these activities you will learn the value of consent and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the importance of it.
So learn to stand up for yourself, and others and and take a look at the consent project!
- Are you planning to participate in a sporting event soon or do you enjoy going to the sports club? Get your free UT sports shirt!
Are you an enthusiastic athlete who wants to help us increase the visibility of the University of Twente? We have good news for you! During the Well-being Weeks, you can get a free sports shirt from the University of Twente!
With this campaign, we aim to enhance the positive impact of an active lifestyle and contribute to our community. By offering you a free sports shirt, we not only want to improve your sports experience but also increase our visibility.
By wearing the UT sports shirt at events, in parks, on the streets, and at the sports club, you help to increase the visibility of our university. So, are you planning to participate in a sporting event soon, such as a tennis tournament, a triathlon, a running race, a bootcamp, or do you enjoy going to the gym? Sign up now and get your free sports shirt! This way, you will be the ideal, athletic ambassador for the University of Twente.
The sports shirts
You will receive a short-sleeved unisex t-shirt made of recycled CONTROL-DRY polyester. The shirt has a round neck with a University of Twente logo on the front and back. Various colors are available.In weeks 27 and 28, you can pick up your shirt in the Spiegel (open-plan office), where specific days and time slots have been reserved. After you sign up, you will receive information about the available days and times for shirt collection. Please note that only one shirt per person is available, and the number of shirts is limited.
For questions please contact marleen.meijerink@utwente.nl.
WEEK 2: 10-14TH OF JUNE
- MON - Student Lunchwalks (free lunch!)
Date: 10th of June 2024
Time: 12:30-14.00
Location: O&O-SquareTake a nice short walk, together with your friends or by yourself, and get a nice FREE lunch at the end!
The start point of the walk will be the O&O-Square where you will get the instructions for the walk (about 30 min) and receive your coin for the lunch. You can stop by the O&O square between 12.30-13.00 and get lunch until 14.00.
- MON - Workshop: Discover the Power of Yes and No
Date: 10th of June 2024
Time: 17:45 - 19:30
Location: INFORM, Design LabDuring the Well-Being Weeks the faculty of TNW will organize multiple activities that dive into the topic of consent.
Through these activities you will learn the value of consent and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the importance of it.
So learn to stand up for yourself, and others and and take a look at the consent project!
- TUE - Workshop: Boost Your Assertivity
Date: 11th of June 2024
Time: 15.45 - 17.45
Location: SC 3 in the Sports CentreDo you often go along with others? Are you sometimes afraid to say no? Do you often not say something you want to say because you are afraid of what others might think? Or do you simply want to learn how to communicate more clearly and to stand up for yourself? Then this workshop is for you!
Being assertive means to stand up for yourself while still respecting the other person. This relates to principles, goals, needs, wishes, demands, norms, values and setting boundaries in regard to those.By standing up for yourself and respecting other people, you can avoid conflict. Disagreements can be located and dealt with early; before they escalate into conflict.
For the Well Being weeks, the Vechtschool will provide an assertiveness training. In this training, you will learn:
- To assert yourself verbally and non-verbally
- To regulate your emotions
- To stand up for yourself and your interests
- To respect another’s interests
- To deal with negative, positive and constructive criticism
- To give positive and constructive criticism
- WED - Running with a Coach
Date: 12th of June 2024
Time: 07.45 - 08.45 and 16.00 - 17.30
Location: Waiting room of Topvorm Twente in the Sportcentre
By: Renee Hof, physiotherapist and running therapist from Topvorm TwenteStand up, get outside and join us for running with a coach!
Running with a coach, also called Running Therapy, is a great way to get some physical exercise and also work on your mental well-being. You don’t need to have to be able to run at all, in order to participate in this activity!
During the activity, walking will be alternated with (soft pace) running. You will learn how to be more in touch with your body and recognize signals that are given. It will help you to set boundaries in correspondence with those signals from your body.
- WED - Crochet Event
Date: 12th of June 2024
Time: 16.00 (Walk-in) - 19.00
Location: Apollo Room, VrijhofAll our bodies work differently. Standing up means that you listen to your body, and your boundaries. Therefore, sometimes the best way to stand up for yourself is to sit down and relax. During this crochet event, we will help you out with the basics of crocheting. So next time you went for a walk or played some sports and need a moment to find some rest: you bring out your yarn and crochet needle instead of your phone.
Do you already have experience with crocheting? Feel free to join us with your own project.
- THU - Walking and Talking
Date: 13th of June 2024
Time: 12.45 - 13.15
Location: Start at O&O-square (in front of the Starbucks). We will walk in the Ledeboerpark or nature on and around campus.Would you like to get some physical activity during your break? Student well-being employees from multiple faculties are organizing weekly walks in the context of student well-being. This way you can create a weekly healthy habit that helps you to move and enjoy nature.
The student well-being employees will be there every week to answer any questions you might have. Or maybe you just want to talk... Or maybe you just want to walk... You are always welcome! Most weeks Hoppus, the emotional support dog at BMS, will walk with us.
- THU - Workshop: Discover the Power of Yes and No
Date: 13th of June 2024
Time: 17:45 - 19:30
Location: INFORM, Design LabDuring the Well-Being Weeks the faculty of TNW will organize multiple activities that dive into the topic of consent.
Through these activities you will learn the value of consent and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the importance of it.
So learn to stand up for yourself, and others and and take a look at the consent project!
- FRI - Laughter Yoga
Date: 14th of June 2024
Time: 12:45 - 13.30
Location: CR 2KDo you want to try something new? During this break we will offer Laughing Yoga!
Selene will give a Laughter Yoga workshop, Selene is half Spanish/German and graduated in psychology in 2019 at the University of Twente and is giving workshops since 2017. She wrote her master thesis about the exciting topic of Laughter yoga!Laughter yoga will ignite you to laugh more! It has many positive benefits for our psychological and physiological well-being and helps you to see the bright side of life more.
Are you curious on how to connect (again) to your unique laughter?
