The Bubble programmes

The Bubble spaces at Kelburn, Pipitea, and Te Aro campuses are comfortable, inclusive, welcoming spaces.

Students can take time out at The Bubble spaces to connect with other students.

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The Bubble—Kelburn edition

The Bubble programme runs at the Kelburn campus from 11 am–2 pm on weekdays during teaching weeks and study weeks in Trimesters 1 and 2.

To find The Bubble, head to Level 2 of the Student Union Building.

The room number is SU216.

What you can find at The Bubble—Kelburn edition

Every weekday

  • Student Wellbeing Facilitators
  • free fruit and hot drinks
  • microwaves to heat your lunch
  • comfy bean bags and couches to rest on
  • puzzles and board games
  • a range of crafting activities.

Weekly activity schedule (11 am–2 pm each day)

Monday
  • Writing for wellbeing—explore creative and reflective writing.
  • He kōrero—let’s chat!—kōrero with a Student Wellbeing Facilitator about study, life, and everything in between.
Tuesday
  • Paw therapy—pet gorgeous Canine Friends dogs.
  • Wellbeing-infused study—study sessions with wellbeing breaks.
Wednesday
  • Wellbeing-infused study—study sessions with wellbeing breaks.
  • He kōrero—let’s chat!—kōrero with a Student Wellbeing Facilitator about study, life, and everything in between.
Thursday
  • Wellbeing-infused study—study sessions with wellbeing breaks.
  • He kōrero—let’s chat!—kōrero with a Student Wellbeing Facilitator about study, life, and everything in between.
Friday
  • Paw therapy—more dog cuddles with Canine Friends.
  • Wellbeing-infused study—study sessions with wellbeing breaks.
  • Reflection activities, language activities, and more.
The outside of The Bubble wellbeing space.

The Bubble—Te Aro edition

The Bubble programme is run at Te Aro campus from noon–2 pm on Tuesdays during teaching weeks and study weeks in Trimesters 1 and 2.

Join us in the Atrium.

What you can find at The Bubble—Te Aro edition

  • Student Wellbeing Facilitators
  • free fruit
  • paw therapy
  • wellbeing activities.
Two students playing scrabble at a table in The Bubble.

The Bubble—Pipitea edition

The Bubble programme is run at Pipitea campus, 11.30 am–1 pm  during teaching weeks and study weeks in Trimesters 1 and 2.

  • Thursdays: RHMZ01, Rutherford House.
  • Fridays: Common room (GBG20), Government Buildings.

What you can find at The Bubble—Pipitea edition

  • Student Wellbeing Facilitators
  • free fruit
  • paw therapy
  • wellbeing activities
  • hot drinks (in GBG20).