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Positivity-Page

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Your new corner of campus for good vibes, positive stories, and happy news

Take a break and soak in some serotonin!

Our Positivity Page is your new corner of campus dedicated to good news, good vibes, and the kind of feel‑good stories that brighten even the busiest day. It’s a space designed to help you pause, breathe, and enjoy something uplifting - whether that’s a heartwarming story, a wholesome moment, or a fun slice of student life. Think of it as your digital sunshine break: a place to smile, reset, and remember that there’s plenty of joy all around us.

Here, you can celebrate the things that make you proud, excited, or simply happy. Share your own creations- a favourite recipes, blog posts, personal wins, creative projects, or group achievements - or submit a link to an existing story you think deserves a spotlight. If it spreads positivity, we want it!

Submit your story

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News in our community

Whether you’re looking for a quick mood boost or a place to showcase something brilliant, the Positivity Page is here to remind you that even on stressful days, there’s always something worth celebrating. We're shining a spotlight on some of our favourite news stories from our campus community:

Refugee Graduates from Swansea

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Top study tips for resits

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Meet our Bay Campus therapy dog!

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News from around the globe

Here are some smile-worthy stories from all corners of the world:

First Puffin Chick Spotted in 30 Years

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Senior Fashion Shoot Brings Smiles

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Europe's Air Quality on the Rise

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Meet the bear who has 7.3 million fans

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Rep of the Month

Coming soon!

Every month, Swansea University Students’ Union celebrates a student representative who has gone above and beyond to represent their fellow students and make a positive difference.

We’ll be sharing their stories here too, so you can discover the amazing work our student reps are doing across Swansea and celebrate the people helping to make student voices heard.

Recipe of the Month

🌯 BBQ Chicken Flatbread 

Serves: 1  

Prep time: 10 minutes  

Cook time: 10 minutes  

Difficulty: Easy  

Ingredients 

  • 1 flatbread or naan bread  
  • ½ cooked chicken breast, shredded  
  • 1½ tbsp BBQ sauce  
  • 50g grated mozzarella or cheddar  
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced  
  • ¼ red pepper, sliced  
  • A handful of sweetcorn (optional)  
  • Fresh coriander or spring onion to garnish (optional)  

Simply just assemble the toppings on the flatbread and bake for 8–10 minutes at 200°C (180°C fan) until the cheese is melted and golden. 

Student Spotlight

Our first Student Spotlight is coming soon - watch this space!

We’ll soon be shining a spotlight on students across Swansea who are doing something brilliant, trying something new, getting involved in university life or simply making a difference in their community. From achievements and creative projects to volunteering, societies and everything in between, this is a space to celebrate the people who make our student community special.

 

Small Things, Big Difference

You don't need to make a huge change to have a better day. Try one tiny thing that might make you smile:

  • Listen to the song you had completely forgotten existed.  
  • Message someone you haven't spoken to recently
  • Make cinema-style snacks and watch a film at home.  
  • Go into a bakery and choose something purely because it looks good.  
  • Buy yourself or someone else flowers
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