Throughout the year, Student Support staff run a range of supported social groups and activities to support your wellbeing and help you connect with other students.
Students tell us how much they enjoy our groups, but we know that taking the first step can sometimes feel daunting. Many students worry about turning up alone, not knowing anyone, or not knowing what to say. These feelings are completely normal. Our staff are experienced in creating welcoming, relaxed spaces to help everyone feel comfortable and take part at their own pace. You don’t need to know anyone before you come along, and you don’t need to worry about having the perfect thing to say.
Here’s a little bit about our team, including the groups we run, our hobbies and interests, and some of our favourite things about Bath.
We hope getting to know us a little better helps you feel more confident about joining a group. We look forward to meeting you. 😊
Hannah (she/her)
Groups I run: Social Networking Group, Bereavement Group and the Black Students’ Network.
Hobbies and interests: I love being outside at every opportunity. I enjoy running, outdoor swimming, travelling, listening to music and anything to do with the sky.
What I studied: Master’s in Social Work and a degree in International Development with Spanish.
Favourite things to do in Bath: Exploring Bath’s countryside – running, walking and watching the sunset. The highlight of my year is going to see the newborn lambs at Bath City Farm.
One thing I’m currently enjoying: Reading How to Kill a Language by Sophia Smith Galer (and Olivia Rodrigo on repeat)!
Emma (she/her)
Groups I run: Explore Bath, Garden Club and Garden Crafts.
Hobbies and interests: More gardening! Hot chocolate appreciation and dog admiration.
What I studied: Environmental Science and Science Communication, followed by RHS Gardening and Social and Therapeutic Horticulture.
Favourite things to do in Bath: Drink coffee and people-watch (especially in Parade Gardens or the Waterstones café).
One thing I’m currently enjoying: Re-reading the Book of Dust trilogy.
Sam (she/her)
Groups I run: Art for Wellbeing
Hobbies and interests: Slow stitching, visual journaling, being in nature and creating with nature.
What I studied: Master’s in Art Therapy and a degree in Fine Art
Favourite things to do in Bath: The Bath Skyline Walk and going to Alexandra Park.
One thing I’m currently enjoying: Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt, and all the creative shows – The Great British Sewing Bee, The Great Pottery Throw Down, The Great British Bake Off, Grand Designs and more!
Grace (they/them)
Groups I run: LGBTQ+ Connect
Hobbies and interests: I love reading, walking, music (especially 70s music), anything crafty (mostly crochet at the moment), and I’m trying to teach myself guitar.
What I studied: English Literature
Favourite things to do in Bath: Walking by the canal or seeing my best friends and their guinea pigs!
One thing I’m currently enjoying: I Think You Should Leave – a silly sketch comedy show.
Mark (he/him)
Groups I run: Black Students’ Network monthly meet-up.
Hobbies and interests: I’m often outside, whether it’s in my garden growing veg, walking or camping. I always feel better after spending time in nature. I also love reading, writing poetry and performing poetry, and find it a wonderful way to express myself.
What I studied: Media Communication and Psychology at Bath Spa University
Favourite things to do in Bath: Taking a walk up to Alexandra Park and taking in the incredible views of the city. I also love the river and often spend time walking along the Avon.
One thing I’m currently enjoying: I’m a big reader and love an epic fantasy saga. I’m currently deep into The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan.
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