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Our Mindfulness Programme2025

Courses and events take place each Spring and Autumn Semester. Register to receive updates.

Tune up your mind for successful study and student life. QMUL offers Mindfulness training to students, and staff, who want to thrive, rather than just survive, at university.

The evidence of  the benefits of Mindfulness is growing all the time. You can watch a short video explaining mindfulness HERE >>

St Benet’s offers this free programme each Spring and Autumn semester. Register your interest to receive information on courses, events and how to reserve a place.

“This course lead by Bob was extremely valuable in instilling knowledge and skills needed for a good meditation practice. We were able to come as we are and learn to accept ourselves in the practice meeting ourselves with an nonjudgmental lens. I was able to grow my practice and will continue to use the skills learned to cope with the stress of school life” (LS-2023)

Autumn 2025

  • Wednesdays from Oct 29th to Dec 3rd 2025
  • 5pm to 6:30pm
  • Free to all QMUL staff and students
  • No booking required
  • Come to as few or as many as you like
  • For beginners & regular meditators

MORE INFORMATION>>

 

This is an open support session for students interested in using Mindfulness to reduce stress, reduce procrastination and improve their academic performance.

We recommend visiting and signing up to our free  Mindful Study website/app prior to attending a session. 

  • 30th October at 14:00
  • 12th November at 12:30
  • 26th November at 12:30

Sessions are led by Bob Chase, (visiting Mindfulness Trainer). They are informal with plenty of time for questions, discussion and advice.

Google Meet LINK
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/oeu-ocdh-jnh

Available all year

Originally created for the 4 week Stress Less Study with Mindfulness course, these resources are now freely available to all staff and students.

  • Guided meditations to support study and revision
  • Guided meditations for pre-exam stress
  • Procrastination info and practices
  • Tools to manage anxiety during exams
  • A beginners guide to using audio practices
  • 5 essential Mindfulness practices
  • 5 short podcasts on Mindfulness and study

To gain immediate access go to Home and request your password.

  • 10-20 Minute guided mindfulness practice
  • In-Person, Online or Hybrid
  • For QMUL staff, leaders and managers
  • Request using button below

Adding a dose of Mindfulness to your online business meetings can really aid attention and participation. With so many things on our minds fully engaging with new activities can be very challenging.

This year we are making available, to QMUL staff, short (10-20 min) mindfulness sessions to add on to your existing meetings and events.

“Thanks for a great session yesterday which students both enjoyed and found useful. IFY students have a particularly hectic timetable and are constantly being bombarded with information, so it was great to give them an introduction to mindfulness”

Will Hutton – QMUL

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  • FREE – No Booking required or commitment
  • 12:30 – 13:00 (30 mins)
  • Attend in person at St Benet’s or online
  • For ALL students and staff
  • For beginners and experienced meditators
  • Secular Mindfulness  

Google Meet Link 2025

Link: https://meet.google.com/duf-fjzf-ycm
Or dial: ‪(GB) +44 20 3937 3195‬ PIN: ‪458 246 143‬#

 
A valuable opportunity to reconnect and re-calibrate your body and mind.
 
Each session includes instruction in a Mindfulness Practice and information on how it can support you in study or work.
 
Bob has many years experience as a meditator and teacher. If you have questions about Mindfulness or would like to discuss your own practice (after the session) Bob will be happy to chat.
 
Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. 
 
Why not BYO lunch before or after the session to eat in the lounge – free tea and coffee available.
 

Learn how mindfulness can support study and reduce exam anxiety. Find out about using the free Stress Less Study Toolbox.  https://mindfulstudy.org.uk/

Dates will be confirmed once we have participants signed up.

Register your interest to receive an invitation to this session

Modays: Feb 24 – Mar 17 – 16:30- 18:00 

In person at St Benet’s Chaplaincy

This is a follow up course for anyone who has attended a beginners course or who already has some mindfulness training . It will be led by Bob Chase. Bob trained with Bangor Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice and has over 40 years meditation experience to call on.

The course will go deeper into the practice of mindfulness based on ancient wisdom and modern science.

REGISTER  YOUR  INTEREST IN THIS COURSE NOW


Procrastination Boot Camp (NEW!)

If you struggle with getting down to study, Vuong Ngo (Student Wellbeing Adviser), is  leading a innovative Boot Camp this semester.  A science and mindfulness based approach. Register your interest – scan the QR Code