Activities and Distractions

We appreciate that the uncertainty around academic arrangements for the coming months will be a key concern for students. You can keep up to date with the latest announcements from the University under the “Advice for students” section of the University website here. During this period of uncertainty, it remains important to take care of your physical and mental wellbeing so with that in mind, here are some suggestions of free activities to keep you occupied in your spare time.  

• Podcasts are available on the University website, the BBC, and many other outlets 
• Audiobooks are available on the BBC or elsewhere online 
• Practice Mindfulness with an audio session from the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, or explore the resources on the Ten Percent Happier website 
• See if your local library has an app that allows you to borrow eBooks, audiobooks or magazines from home for free 

• Take a Virtual Tour around one of these museums 
• Enjoy streams from world-class opera houses that are being shared in response to the outbreak – have a look at the Metropolitan Opera and Paris Opera websites 
• Get outside and enjoy some fresh air – go for a walk or take the opportunity to try out running with the NHS Couch to 5k app 
• Try out some online yoga 
• Learn how to make a home gym from household items while self-isolating 

• Read 100 useful things you can do to kill boredom if you’re quarantined at home because of coronavirus