University of Nottingham
Studying BSc Psychology with Honours at the University of Nottingham (2020–2023) was not only a milestone in my education, but also a transformative chapter in my life. Moving from Poland at the age of 18 to live independently in the UK, I navigated a new academic system, a new country, and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, all while discovering who I was becoming. My academic interests naturally drew me to social psychology, workplace dynamics, behavioural marketing, copywriting, and the psychology of design; areas that deeply aligned with my passion for communication, self-development, and impact. To bring psychology to life in an accessible way, I started a blog where I translated psychological concepts and experiments into relatable wellbeing advice. This project helped me reflect on how teaching can be made more inspiring and human-centred, an insight I later applied as a personal tutor. University taught me more than theories and research methods, it shaped my independence, creativity, resilience, and ability to connect with others through meaningful work.
Jobs I worked during my degree
Student Wellbeing Advisory Board Member
2022-2023
Contributed to the development of the university’s new Student and Staff Wellbeing Strategy, now live at nott.ac/wellbeing, through regular consultation and feedback sessions.
Worked cross-functionally with internal teams (SU, Sport, EDI, Wellbeing, Report and Support) and external partners (e.g. AccessAble) to evaluate and improve service delivery, visibility, and accessibility.
Applied insights from psychology, user experience design, and marketing to advise on ways to increase student engagement with wellbeing resources throughout the academic lifecycle.
Reviewed service touchpoints to identify gaps in awareness or support, offering practical, student-centred recommendations for communication and access.
Acted as a voice for the student body, ensuring the lived experience of diverse student groups informed strategy decisions and inclusive policy development.
I supported inclusive and responsive staff–student communication across library sites. I contributed to onboarding new staff by sharing insights into student behaviours and expectations across the academic year, signposting development resources, and advising on inclusive student support practices.
I collaborated with colleagues to deliver training on customer service and communication handovers, ensuring students received consistent, friendly support regardless of team changes or pressures. I also led homepage redesign consultations to improve clarity, user experience, and navigation for core services and wellbeing resources.
Drawing on my marketing background, I created content to promote library initiatives and services, using advertising principles to make the libraries feel engaging and relevant to Gen Z and millennial audiences. My aim was to position the library not just as a quiet academic space, but as a creative, inclusive, and dynamic environment for learning and wellbeing.
As a visible representative of the Libraries team at open days and offer-holder events, I guided prospective students and their families through key systems, platforms, and support services, helping them feel confident and welcomed.
Beyond student engagement, I actively championed EDIB (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging) and staff wellbeing by amplifying internal campaigns, encouraging team participation, and nurturing a more inclusive workplace culture.
Libraries Adviser
2022-2024
My time as a Mindapples Champion was one of the first experiences that showed me the power of student-led wellbeing work, even if it’s just a volunteering position. I delivered bite-sized mental health tips, engaged with peers through conversations around the “5-a-day for your mind,” and saw first-hand how small ideas can spark real change in someone’s day. That experience stayed with me and later inspired the design of the HealthyU Champions programme, which I now lead. I wanted to create something that gave students not only the tools to support others, but also the confidence, structure, and leadership opportunities to make a meaningful impact on campus—just like Mindapples did for me.