Stress Less
Events and activities at Gosford
Frequent Activities
Craft Activities
Relaxing craft activities to unwind and stress less!
When: Weeks: 12 - exams; All Day
Where: Gosford Campus, Level 6
Library Chill Out Zones
Are you feeling anxious around exam time? Take a break and relieve the stress of deadlines at one of our Library Chill Out Zones. Come for a short break and have fun with our puzzles, games and craft activities.
When: Week 12 - end of exams; Monday (16/10) - Saturday (11/11)
Where: Student Hub Level 6
Stress Less Snacks
Are you busy studying and need a little snack to keep you going? The Library has your back with our Stress Less Snacks! Each evening (after our Library cafes have closed), we’ll have food like soups and noodles to help keep your mind on the task. While stocks last!
When: Week 12 - end of exams; Monday (16/10) - Saturday (11/11)
Where: Student Hub, Level 6
*This event is exclusively for students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation*
Stationery Stations
We know how stressful it can be arriving without stationery supplies! The Library is here to help! Visit our Service Zones for any supplies you need - whether it's a pen, pencil or calculator, we've got you covered so you can focus on your studies and exams!
When: Week 12 - end of exams; Monday (16/10) - Saturday (11/11)
Where: Gosford Hospital Library Service Zone
*This event is exclusively for students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation*
Halloween Pumpkin Hunt
CCCSRI Halloween Pumpkin Hunt Across Gosford Campus
When: Week 13; 23rd Oct - 27th Oct
Where: Gosford Campus
Free gym access from NUSport
Help release stress by joining the gym for FREE over the Stress Less period! Students can access NUSport at The Forum University and Harbourside locations, as well as the pop-up gym at the Ourimbah campus. To join, please email ask@theforum.org.au or visit a NUsport at The Forum facility to be joined up to the Stress Less membership. Access to the Ourimbah Pop Up Gym is by emailing ask@theforum.org.au only. Get those endorphins boosted to help you smash those exams!
When: Week 12 - end of exams; Monday (16/10) - Friday 3/11)
Where: The Forum University, The Forum Harbourside, Ourimbah Pop-Up Gym
*This event is exclusively for students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation*
Stretching Videos - Courtesy of NuSport
10 Minute Stretch
25 Minute Seated Stretch
Week 12
Monday 16 October
Massage Angels
Relax and unwind with free massages for students at Gosford Campus. Special thanks to Lavida Beauty.
When: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Where: CCCSRI - Level 6
*This event is exclusively for students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation*
Tuesday 17 October
Kindi Farm
When: 12pm - 2pm
Where: CCCSRI - Level 6 Outdoor Area
Wollotuka Weaving and Yarning Workshop
Join our Wollotuka team for stress free weaving in the new Wollotuka Space (shop 101). Everyone is invited to come along and learn how to weave while having a yarn with the team.
When: 11am - 1pm
Where: CCCSRI - Gosford Thurru Space - Level 6
Wednesday 18 October
Massage Angels
Relax and unwind with free massages for students at Gosford Campus. Special thanks to Lavida Beauty.
When: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Where: CCCSRI - Level 6
*This event is exclusively for students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation*
Free Cupcakes
Stress Less with some free cupcakes!
When: 11:30am
Where: Gosford Campus, Level 6
*This event is exclusively for students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation*
Oktoberfest
Didn’t make it to Germany for Oktoberfest this year? Don’t despair….get into the spirit of things with our Oktoberfest event at Gosford with traditional German pretzels (Brezeln’s) and Kinderpunsch.
When: 11:30am
Where: Gosford Campus, Level 6
Thursday 19 October
Paws for Pressure
Free pats with Paws for Pressure! Come along for some calming cuddles and friendly paw-shakes with Delta Therapy Dogs, as well as chats with our Delta volunteers, who each have wonderful stories to share about their volunteer journey and the joy their Delta Therapy Dog brings to the community.
When: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Where: Gosford Campus, Level 6
Week 13
Monday 23 October
Massage Angels
Relax and unwind with free massages for students at Gosford Campus. Special thanks to Lavida Beauty.
When: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Where: CCCSRI - Level 6
*This event is exclusively for students. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation*
Wednesday 25 October
Duff's Ice Cream
Enjoy some free scoops with Duff's Ice Cream! Duff's Ice Cream was founded and run by Olivia a Food Scientist, who studied Food Science and Human Nutrition at Ourimbah Campus.
When: 12pm
Where: Gosford Campus, Level 7 Outdoor Area
Llama Kissing Booth
Pucker up and stress less with some llama kisses, courtesy of The Llama Collective.
When: 12pm - 2pm
Where: Gosford Campus, Level 7 Outdoor Area
Friday 27 October
Massage Angels
Relax and unwind with free massages for students at Gosford Campus. Special thanks to Lavida Beauty.
When: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Where: CCCSRI - Level 6
Support and resources
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.