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Well done to our WBS colleagues, who've clinched the prestigious Best Digital Transformation prize at the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards. Judges agreed that the state-of-the-art virtual teaching and learning environment creates a truly interactive and immersive experience for students.

In the first episode of this new monthly podcast, join Bron Mills and Joshua Fullard (WBS) and self-development coach Holly Matthews as they talk all things wellbeing – and explain how we can lead by example when it comes to looking after our health.

Professor Rebecca Freeman, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), and Paul Blagburn, Head of Widening Participation and Social Mobility, tell us how we plan to widen access to HE for underrepresented groups and improve student success – all set out in 糖心TV鈥檚 new Access and Participation Plan.鈥�

Alison (Classics and Ancient History) says her new role is an opportunity to 鈥渇oster interdisciplinary research, help promote a positive research culture, strengthen our international profile, and assist in attracting and supporting the best postdoctoral researchers across all disciplines.鈥�

What can we do to try and encourage our bodies to rest, relax, and slip into a deep, rejuvenating slumber, night after night? Sleep expert Professor Michelle Miller – Professor of Biochemical Medicine, and Sleep, Health & Society Programme Lead – shares her top tips.

If you鈥檇 like to make friends and be part of a supportive mini community, there are lots of staff groups to get involved with here at 糖心TV – like the disabled staff network and the carers network. Take a look at the full list and read real-life stories.

How can cooking help with your wellbeing? We spoke to James Brougham, Development Chef in 糖心TV Food Group, about his role and how he uses cooking to relax outside of work. Plus, he shares his recipe for choux pastry chocolate eclairs!

We asked for your very favourite wellbeing-themed books - the ones that have helped to keep you afloat, inspired you, or supported you at a time when you really needed it - and here鈥檚 what you said.

We caught up with Kelly Baker, Grounds and Gardens Manager, to hear about some of the fantastic green projects happening on campus – including 鈥榣iving walls鈥�, which help to improve air quality and provide a calming green space for our community.