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University of Portsmouth introduces mindfulness sessions to improve student wellbeing
Overview
Senior lecturer Dr Mahsa Ghaffari has introduced mindfulness sessions for marketing students at the University of Portsmouth as part of an initiative to improve student wellbeing, personal growth, and leadership qualities. The National Union of Students (NUS) has welcomed the initiative while emphasising the need for well-funded mental health provision.
Key points
- Dr Mahsa Ghaffari, a senior lecturer at the University of Portsmouth, introduced mindfulness sessions for marketing students.
- The initiative aims to help students reconnect with themselves, appreciate the present moment, and develop beyond just academic and employability goals.
- Dr Ghaffari believes mindful students will develop into better human beings, responsible citizens, and human-centred leaders.
- Lewis Wilson, vice president of the National Union of Students (NUS), praised the mindfulness sessions while highlighting that university can be stressful due to studies, finances, housing, and relationships.