In Conversation - Student Sport and Mental Health

An evening of conversation about student sport and mental health hosted by Peter Sawkins, Sports Union President 2023/24. Peter is passionate about the positive impact student sport can have on physical, mental and social wellbeing for our students.

The event is a collaboration with The University of Edinburgh Sports Union and the University of Edinburgh, Oriam and Heriot-Watt University, The Foundation for Positive Mental Health and Feeling Good App

There will be opening addresses from:

  • Ronnie Millar, Director of Counselling Services at the University of Edinburgh.
  • Dr. Alastair Dobbin, a General Practitioner and the visionary co-founder of the Feeling Good App.

Our Panel

  • Chairing the panel discussion is Chris Sellar, the Head of Delivery at Oriam. Chris, a fervent advocate for mental health and a respected board member at Back Onside, will bring his wealth of experience and passion to the forefront of our conversation. 
  • Eilidh Gibson, a former student and member of the University of Edinburgh Sport Hall of Fame. Eilidh's remarkable journey as a European and World Champion canoeist embodies the spirit of determination and excellence.
  • Jade Vincent Borde, Sports Union Health and Wellbeing Executive Officer at Heriot-Watt University

Find out more and register (external link)