On 19th July, we will have ‘Freedom Day’. The day when most coronavirus restrictions regarding visiting friends, relatives and navigating the shops will be scrapped. Masks will be optional, and we won’t have to stand two metres apart from others. Though it means we can be free to see others
In this third lockdown trying to continue with your studies may feel a tough challenge. When the first lockdown happened last year in March I was finishing my master’s at Newman and as my course ended in August, the last 5 months of the degree were left to me but
An article written by Humanities Masters student Wesley Rolston. When Newman closed due to Covid-19 from the 23rd March to all students, gaps began to open created regarding engagement, learning, connecting to others and physical and mental health. This was my motivation for applying for FUEL funding from Beatfreeks, an
During this hard and unusual time, you may be struggling for ways to keep your mind occupied. Below I offer suggestions for activities to partake in during this isolation period. This is a tricky period for everyone, so balance between different activities is key. Exercising Daily exercise is a great
For some of us, the news of a nation-wide lockdown was a welcomed excuse to spend more time working on our homes, working on ourselves and our bodies. However, for most of us, the reality is actually a lot of free-time with not a lot to do. With this in
During this difficult and unusual time, you may be struggling for ways to keep your mind occupied (outside of assignments or essays). Below, I offer suggestions for activities to partake in during this second lockdown. Engaging with family members Is key to remaining engaged during this quarantine. Some ideas I
As Borris Johnson has now introduced further restrictions for a minimum of 3-weeks for all of the British public, it’s safe to say some of us may be getting bored. If you’re on the lookout for a few things you can do when in isolation, here are a few that
Now that you won’t be on campus for a while, you might find yourself with free time. How about binge watching some comedies? Or getting lost in fantasy and sci-fi? Here are some shows that can fill your time: Comedies: Friday night dinner (Season 6 out soon) This follows a
Public Health England have advised those who show symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) to stay at home and self-isolate for 14 days. Staying at home can help stop Coronavirus spreading. Symptoms of Coronavirus include: A new, contagious cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3