University Wellbeing Strategy

The wellbeing strategy’s ultimate goal is to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of University staff and to prevent work associated ill health, for the overall benefit of staff and the organisation. This encompasses the physical, mental and social health of employees and recognises that employees’ values, personal development and work within the University contribute to their overall wellbeing at work.

University of Cambridge Staff Wellbeing Resources

University of Cambridge Student Support

IoA Wellbeing Committee

Established in June 2020, the IoA Wellbeing Committee is dedicated to embedding the University’s commitment to a healthy working environment and improving the quality of working lives for all staff.

Objectives:  

• Promote the University’s Wellbeing strategy and activities 

• Promote wellbeing at the Institute of Astronomy 

• Through the sharing of wellbeing resources 

• Coordination of local wellbeing activities within the calendar year which aim to improve health and wellbeing and support a culture of mutual respect 

• Provide a forum for sharing local wellbeing related observations and experiences across the various membership groups in the department. The discussions in the committee will be confidential.  

• Review of ongoing wellbeing advocacy within the department with the aim of providing support to vulnerable members of the department.  

Contact us (wellbeingcommittee@ast.cam.ac.uk) if you have ideas for wellbeing activities or any questions about the available wellbeing resources.​

IoA Staff Wellbeing Advocates (WBA)

A full list of WBAs can be found here.

• Provide guidance and signposting about wellbeing issues.​

• Develop and promote local wellbeing initiatives​

• Communicate University-wide initiatives​

• Contribute to and participate in Wellbeing Network meetings​