HeadSpace – a range of student-centred features to promote wellness while studying.

Designed on international best practice HeadSpace allows the UL community to recharge and refocus while using a range of wellbeing facilities:   

  • Energy Pods - rest for up to 20mins at a time, allowing students to take a break to rejuvenate mind and body (Floor 1 & Floor 2).
  • Study Bikes – stationary bicycles with an attached height-adjustable desktop, which encourages gentle movement while studying (Floor 1 & Floor 2).
  • Bookable Solo Study Booths where users can take a private meeting or call, practice a presentation or take time out. (Floor 1 & 2).

 

In addition the library offers electronic height adjustable sit/stand study desks throughout the building and a Health and Wellness Library Guide – offering information and recommended reading that provide practical support strategies to help improve health and wellness.    

 

At the HeadSpace launch in October 2023, Dr Patrick Ryan, Associate Vice President-Student Engagement said “HeadSpace not only prompts us to take a break and offers a novel way of doing this, but it also reminds us that learning is not about toil and tears - comfort, relaxation and a different environment are great triggers for efficient and effective learning”.    

 

These initiatives support UL’s Sustainability Framework (SDG 3 -Good Health and Wellbeing) and the aims of the ‘Healthy UL’ Framework, by improving the physical, mental and social health of our students. HeadSpace at UL Library complements the University’s commitment to EDI; to support neurodiversity, enhance calm and encourage student wellbeing.