The Wellbeing Thesis – An Online Resource for Postgraduate Research Students

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The Wellbeing Thesis is an online resource for postgraduate research students to support your wellbeing, learning, and research. The Wellbeing Thesis was developed by the University of Derby, King’s College London, and Student Minds.

Whether you are at the beginning, middle, or end of your research, there will be something there for you:

The Wellbeing Thesis includes videos that explore the postgraduate research experience from different perspectives, and downloadable resources and practical tools to support good wellbeing.

Contact us

St Leonard's College
The Old Burgh School,
Abbey Walk
St Andrews
KY16 9LB

[email protected]

Phone:+44 (0)1334 46 2003

Upcoming events


Events for students in St Andrews during the break


The Grinch film viewing and hot chocolate
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Monday 23 December 2024, 7.00pm
Forbes Bar, Agnes Blackadder Hall (Free)
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Carols by Candlelight
Tuesday 24 December 2024, 2pm to 3pm, 4pm to 5pm, and 6pm to 7pm
St Leonard’s Chapel

Christmas Carols
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Tuesday 24 December 2024, 3.00pm
David Russell Apartments
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Holiday Gingerbread House Decorating
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Tuesday 24 December 2024, 4.00pm
Nisbet Room, David Russell Apartments and Fife Park
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Holiday films – Home Alone 1&2
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Wednesday 25 December 2024, 5.00pm
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Holiday Board Games
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Saturday 28 December 2024, 7.00pm
Nisbet Room, David Russell Apartments
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Semester 1 Holiday Scrapbooking
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

More details TBC

Holiday Tote Bag Decorating
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Monday 30 December 2024, 7.00pm
Nisbet Room, David Russell Apartments and Fife Park
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Hogmanay Party
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Forbes Bar, Agnes Blackadder Hall
Tuesday 31 December 2024, 8.30pm
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New Years Day walk – meet at Royal and Ancient
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Wednesday 1 January 2025, 2.00pm
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews

Festive Movie
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Friday 3 January 2024, 7.00pm
Forbes Bar, Agnes Blackadder Hall
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Board Games
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)
Sunday 5 January 2025, 7.00pm
Forbes Bar, Agnes Blackadder Hall
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Dodgeball at the Sports Centre
Wednesday 8 January 2025, 3.00pm
Meet either outside DRA at 3.00pm or at the Sports Centre

Pizza Night
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Saturday 11 January 2025, 7.00pm
Forbes Bar, Agnes Blackadder Hall
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Clay Crafts
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Wednesday 15 January 2025, 7.00pm
Nisbet Room, David Russell Apartments and Fife Park
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Cheese & Wine & Mince Pies @ Powell Hall
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Sunday 19 January 2025, 7.00pm
Powell Hall
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Burns Night Celebration 2025
Saturday 25 January 2025, 6.00pm to 11.45pm
Buy tickets here