The Student Well-being Programme (SWIP) made impressive strides in 2024 to further enhance the well-being of our students. We are pleased to share the results with you.
Results 2024
The SWIP team contributed to improving student well-being across four pillars: Prevention, Support, Sense of Belonging, and Learning. These pillars are based on the National Framework for Student Well-being.
Prevention
Activities such as the Body Oriented Breathing Training, Lifestyle Checks for students, and Relaxing with dogs workshops were highly appreciated. During the well-being event ‘Brilliant Failures: Fail & Flouris’, students attended a lecture and workshop on how learning to fail can make you more resilient and support your well-being.
Sense of Belonging
Projects such as the Student Living Room (Chameleon Room), the International Student Hub, and the ‘Look After Your Friend’ training for students by students have contributed to a sense of belonging.
Learning
Within the Learning pillar, the team explored concrete possibilities for integrating student well-being into the curriculum and professional development of staff. Focus groups were organised on reducing performance pressure and stress related to education. SWIP is also involved in a well-being module in BKS (Basic Qualification for Student Career Guidance) and a workshop for teachers on how they can contribute to student well-being.
Support
Finally, the team improved communication about courses and support structures. Students can now find the complete extra-curricular course offering in one place through this new course finder for students. In the Student Living Room, students can find various forms of support, such as the drop-in hours of the Confidential Contact Person (peer-to-peer student support) and the drop-in hours of the Student Psychologist, where students can go without an appointment.
Looking Ahead to 2025
Several successful activities will continue in 2025, such as Lifestyle Checks, Body Oriented Breathing Training, Student Living Room, and the International Student Hub. Additionally, new initiatives based on the outcomes of various studies and well-substantiated needs include an Active Bystander training for students, an Alcohol Prevention Campaign, and a guest lecture by Erik Scherder on resilience. SWIP will also participate in the “Knowledge Sharing Day Well-Being Initiatives and Well-Being in Curriculum” on 6 March, organised by Leiden University and the University of Amsterdam.
Would you like to contribute?
Would you like to help us or have questions about our projects and initiatives? Please contact programme manager Magdalena Sztych.
We look forward to a successful 2025 and remain committed to the well-being of our students.
