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President: Wellbeing March 2025 Update

Monday 07-04-2025 - 15:33

President: Wellbeing March 2025 Update

By President: Wellbeing - Babatunde Jimoh

Hi everyone,

March was a dynamic month filled with student wellbeing activities, engagement with key stakeholders and my football tournament campaign. It was a time of impactful discussions, meaningful collaborations, and student-led initiatives that strengthened our community at the University of Sunderland.

President: Wellbeing Babatunde Jimoh

President: Wellbeing Babatunde Jimoh

I started the month by participating in a Predictive Analytics Student Panel with the DVC for Learning and Academics, organised by Vicki. This panel provided an opportunity for 10 students to voice concerns regarding their courses and explore how predictive analytics could be used to support them.

A key discussion revolved around whether students should have access to engagement data from the predictive analytics dashboard. While some students found it helpful for tracking progress, others worried it might cause unnecessary stress. The session was successful in fostering an open conversation between students and senior university leaders, allowing for a balanced perspective on how such data should be utilised.

Student Wellbeing

We kicked off Wellbeing month with University Mental Health Day activities at St. Peter’s Campus, Over 338 students participated in wellbeing sessions across Wednesday and Thursday, marking a record turnout. The Wellbeing Team expressed gratitude for my efforts, noting that my presence and engagement had a significant impact on attendance a testament to how student leadership can drive positive change.

I also had the chance to represent Sunderland students at a high-level meeting with the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government team. Alongside Citizens UK, BME Network, and New Horizon, we discussed the recent riots in Sunderland and strategies to promote social cohesion.

On March 20th, my long-anticipated Community Football Tournament finally took place at the Beacon of Light. The event brought together 10 teams, including charity groups, university staff, and students, all competing to promote mental and physical wellbeing through sport. Participating teams included 4Louis, The Salvation Army, Northumbria Police, Sunderland Samba, Team Sunderland, and the Student Union Team.

It was a huge success, with all teams receiving certificates of participation and the winners being awarded the Charity Cup. This event not only fostered community spirit and student engagement but also set the foundation for future sports-based wellbeing initiatives.

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