Wellbeing collection

This list suggests online resources that may help you manage your wellbeing during your time at university. All resources are free, unless specified.

We also have a specially curated book collection which can be found in the Relax and Renew space on level 0 of the Sir Alex Ferguson library. This includes a range of non-fiction titles related to mental health and wellbeing, as well as a range of fiction books, graphic novels and poetry. You can browse the Relax and Renew book collection online.

Have a resource suggestion you want to share with the GCU community? Email your suggestion to relaxandrenew@gcu.ac.uk and we will consider adding it to this resource list.

Physical activity keeps the body strong and healthy and improves mental health, focus, sleep and energy levels. There are many fantastic resources online to help you exercise for free at home, here are a few of our top picks:

NHS Fitness Studio

This National Health Service webpage has 24 video classes covering aerobics, strength and resistance, yoga and pilates you can follow from home. Visit the NHS Fitness Studio webpage.

The Body Coach TV

Joe Wicks leads a variety of exercise classes online for all levels. Visit The Body Coach TV YouTube channel to view classes.

Heather Robertson

Heather Robertson leads high intensity interval training sessions and longer workouts online, many of which you can do from home. Visit Heather Robertson's YouTube channel to view her classes.

Yoga with Adriene

Adriene Mishler leads online yoga and meditation classes for all levels and needs. Visit Adriene's YouTube channel to view her classes.

If you would like to exercise formally, outside of your own home, you may wish to consider the following:

ARC: Health and Fitness

The university has its own gym with an affordable membership for students. As well as using gym equipment, there are a range of different classes you can attend. Visit the ARC's webpage for more information on membership options.

GCU's Cycling Forum

GCU's Cycling Forum is an informal association of students and staff at GCU with an interest in cycling. By joining the forum, you will be informed of cycling events on campus, for instance, bike repair workshops. The forum's homepage has information about cycle routes in Glasgow and also information about the discount on nextbike membership for students. Visit the Cycling Forum's webpage for more details.

Students Association Sports Clubs

There are around 30 different sports clubs at GCU. View the Students' Association Sports Club webpage to browse the list of different clubs available and view their individual membership costs.

Some of these resources will help you learn more about the heritage and culture of Glasgow and the United Kingdom, whilst others will enable you to learn more about other cultures from the far corners of the world - without even leaving your home.

Museums and Galleries in Glasgow

There are at least 10 publicly funded museums in Glasgow which are completely free to visit. You can view a list of these museums on Glasgow Life's Museum's webpage.

There are privately funded museums in and around Glasgow too, some of which may require an entry fee, though you can usually get a discount by showing your student card. People Make Glasgow's webpage on museums and galleries provides more ideas of places to visit.

The Metropolitan Opera

One full production is made freely available online each day. Visit Metropolitan Opera's website to watch productions.

Boiler Room

On the Boiler Room YouTube Channel you can watch world-famous DJs let loose on the decks. Visit Boiler Room's YouTube channel.

Box of Broadcasts

You can access over 2.2 million academically focused TV broadcasts for free by logging into the Box of Broadcasts database with your university credentials. Access Box of Broadcasts database.

Arte, The European Culture Channel

This free television network promotes cultural programming. Its collections consist mainly of documentaries and feature films, but there are some news and performing arts recordings too. Programmes are free to watch but you do need to create an account. Most programmes are in French and German, but some are in English, and all have the option to use English subtitles. Visit Arte, the European culture channel.

Google Arts & Culture

You can explore museums, art galleries and heritage sites around the world from the comfort of your sofa using Google street view. You can also explore and creatively engage with famous artworks in high definition and print an activity and colouring book. Many museums are also hosting digital exhibitions on their own websites too, so look out for these. Access Google Arts & Culture homepage.

Tabletopia

Tabletopia is an online site where you can play board games with friends. You do need to create a free account though and please note a small minority of the content is behind a paywall. Access Tabletopia's homepage.