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Fri 28 Jun 2019 – Tue 2 Jul 2019

Friday 28 June 2019

08:30	Meditate for a Calmer Mind Finished 08:30 - 09:30 Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Meeting Room 5, AL.02 And breathe… It’s not often we get to spend time during the working day away from meetings, deadlines, appointments and mental to-do lists. Ideal for reducing anxiety, aiding healing, increasing focus, encouraging better sleep and improving general wellbeing; meditation can help you step away from the chaos in to a calm mind. Lucy, from White Lotus Meditation, will start with the basics of posture and mindful breathing before guiding you through some gentle visualisation meditations designed to relax and restore. You won’t be asked to sit cross-legged on the floor, although may do so should you wish! Suitable for those new to meditation, anyone simply curious about it and for those with a regular practice. Meditation is widely regarding for improving emotional health and general wellbeing. However, those with certain mental health conditions including schizophrenia and bi-polar should seek approval from their GP or mental health professional before commencing any sessions.
10:00	Coaching for Wellbeing Finished 10:00 - 10:40 Postdoc Centre @ Mill Lane, Committee Room NEST Coaching is offering you the opportunity to have a free 40-minute 1:1 coaching session. Maggie and Carole are both transformational life coaches and have experience working with individuals and companies around health and wellbeing, life and career transitions, parenting and relationships. NEST recognises that work and family life are interlinked and what happens in one area can affect another, no topic is off bounds. A coaching taster session will let you experience the benefits of coaching and can help you with some of the following: Understanding what is important and what motivates you Gaining clarity around issues that have been bothering you Exploring and understanding what is holding you back Gaining an insight into who you are, to include your strengths, capabilities and potential Helping you to define your goal Helping you to identify action and next steps Accountability and goals Our focus is on Nurturing, Empowering, Supporting and Training individuals to move forward, so they become fulfilled at home and at work.
10:50	Coaching for Wellbeing Finished 10:50 - 11:30 Postdoc Centre @ Mill Lane, Committee Room NEST Coaching is offering you the opportunity to have a free 40-minute 1:1 coaching session. Maggie and Carole are both transformational life coaches and have experience working with individuals and companies around health and wellbeing, life and career transitions, parenting and relationships. NEST recognises that work and family life are interlinked and what happens in one area can affect another, no topic is off bounds. A coaching taster session will let you experience the benefits of coaching and can help you with some of the following: Understanding what is important and what motivates you Gaining clarity around issues that have been bothering you Exploring and understanding what is holding you back Gaining an insight into who you are, to include your strengths, capabilities and potential Helping you to define your goal Helping you to identify action and next steps Accountability and goals Our focus is on Nurturing, Empowering, Supporting and Training individuals to move forward, so they become fulfilled at home and at work.
11:00	Menopause Café - Alison Richard Building Café Finished 11:00 - 12:00 Sidgwick Site, Alison Richard Building, Atrium Menopause Café At a Menopause Café people gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause. The objective is to increase awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their friends, colleagues and families, so that we can make conscious choices about this third stage of life. A Menopause Cafe is a group directed discussion of menopause with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a support or counselling session. We may split into small groups and you are welcome to just listen, although we hope you will join in on discussions. Our Menopause Cafés are offered: On a not for profit basis In an accessible, respectful and confidential space With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action Alongside refreshments! Who is it for? Anybody interested in sharing their stories, experiences and questions about menopause. All genders and all ages. Men and women and inbetween. Old and young and inbetween. https://www.menopausecafe.net/
11:40	Coaching for Wellbeing Finished 11:40 - 12:20 Postdoc Centre @ Mill Lane, Committee Room NEST Coaching is offering you the opportunity to have a free 40-minute 1:1 coaching session. Maggie and Carole are both transformational life coaches and have experience working with individuals and companies around health and wellbeing, life and career transitions, parenting and relationships. NEST recognises that work and family life are interlinked and what happens in one area can affect another, no topic is off bounds. A coaching taster session will let you experience the benefits of coaching and can help you with some of the following: Understanding what is important and what motivates you Gaining clarity around issues that have been bothering you Exploring and understanding what is holding you back Gaining an insight into who you are, to include your strengths, capabilities and potential Helping you to define your goal Helping you to identify action and next steps Accountability and goals Our focus is on Nurturing, Empowering, Supporting and Training individuals to move forward, so they become fulfilled at home and at work.
12:00	A Good Death? Care at the End of Life and in Bereavement Finished 12:00 - 13:30 Clinical School, Seminar Room 10 Death and dying are still taboo subjects in British society, yet they are part of life and ultimately come to all of us. This session will outline where people die in the UK, what is important to people as they approach the end of their lives and the support available towards the end of life and in bereavement. There will be plenty of time for comments and questions.
	Beyond ‘Man Up’: Men, Resilience and Wellbeing for University Staff Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Institute of Criminology, Room B4 Wellbeing, mental health and resilience are increasingly being recognized as important. Yet, many people don’t reflect on the how they can influence their wellbeing through practices and approaches. Men, in particular, are characterized as avoiding conversations and reflection on their own wellbeing, hiding behind their work, or stereotypical phases such as ‘man up’. This interactive session run by the Good Lad Initiative will give participants the chance to talk with one another about the links between masculinities and their wellbeing. We will then workshop pragmatic alternatives and skills for coping with stress and improving wellbeing.
12:30	Museum Mindfulness (Gallery Session) Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Mindfulness is a form of meditation that asks you to bring your full attention to the present moment. In this hour-long workshop, we will be seeing how mindfulness can be used to deepen your appreciation of museum or gallery collections and also how museums and galleries can assist with mental health. NB – 'Members of the public will be accessing the gallery at the same time as workshop participants. For a session taking place in a private room, please book for Museum Mindfulness (Object Handling) on Friday the 5th of July.
	French : ICE Taster Course Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall A French language workshop with a difference. Learning a new language can do more than enrich your personal travels. Scientific studies prove that it can protect an adult brain against ageing. This workshop will present an overview of France regional diversity, most famous sites and a few famous people and specialties. It will be combining the acquisition of practical information and give you the opportunity to learn simple techniques to understand and communicate in a foreign language. This is assumed to be a difficult activity for the brain and yet it can be mastered. By doing so you’ll unlock your brain potential and boost your memorization skills and have fun in the process.
13:00	Relaxation Session Finished 13:00 - 13:45 Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Meeting Room Join a counsellor from the University Staff Counselling Service to unwind during your busy day – it may well make the rest of your day more relaxed and productive.
13:15	Coaching for Wellbeing Finished 13:15 - 13:55 Postdoc Centre @ Mill Lane, Committee Room NEST Coaching is offering you the opportunity to have a free 40-minute 1:1 coaching session. Maggie and Carole are both transformational life coaches and have experience working with individuals and companies around health and wellbeing, life and career transitions, parenting and relationships. NEST recognises that work and family life are interlinked and what happens in one area can affect another, no topic is off bounds. A coaching taster session will let you experience the benefits of coaching and can help you with some of the following: Understanding what is important and what motivates you Gaining clarity around issues that have been bothering you Exploring and understanding what is holding you back Gaining an insight into who you are, to include your strengths, capabilities and potential Helping you to define your goal Helping you to identify action and next steps Accountability and goals Our focus is on Nurturing, Empowering, Supporting and Training individuals to move forward, so they become fulfilled at home and at work.
14:00	Where Do You Draw the Line? Finished 14:00 - 16:00 Institute of Criminology, Room B3 Delivered in a safe and supportive environment, this bullying and sexual harassment prevention training offers individuals the opportunity to learn about the different factors that might create and perpetuate a work environment in which harassment and bullying occur, and strategies for how to address this. Session Objectives: Know what the University has in place to support and sustain a positive and thriving working environment for all staff and students Clarify the expectations about professional behaviour in the HE context of: What is acceptable and unacceptable? The ‘grey’ areas Understand the terms bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct and know what is in place to deal with these with a zero-tolerance approach Know what you can do to create and sustain a positive and thriving environment for everyone. This is an open session for all University and College staff
	Casting New Light on Classical Sculpture: A Tour of the Museum of Classical Archaeology Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Faculty of Classics, Museum of Classical Archaeology The Museum of Classical Archaeology's light and airy cast gallery hosts a roll-call of some of the most famous sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome - but why do we have a collection of copies (or 'fakes')? Find out more about the history of the casts, ancient and modern, on this tour.
	Coaching for Wellbeing Finished 14:00 - 14:40 Postdoc Centre @ Mill Lane, Committee Room NEST Coaching is offering you the opportunity to have a free 40-minute 1:1 coaching session. Maggie and Carole are both transformational life coaches and have experience working with individuals and companies around health and wellbeing, life and career transitions, parenting and relationships. NEST recognises that work and family life are interlinked and what happens in one area can affect another, no topic is off bounds. A coaching taster session will let you experience the benefits of coaching and can help you with some of the following: Understanding what is important and what motivates you Gaining clarity around issues that have been bothering you Exploring and understanding what is holding you back Gaining an insight into who you are, to include your strengths, capabilities and potential Helping you to define your goal Helping you to identify action and next steps Accountability and goals Our focus is on Nurturing, Empowering, Supporting and Training individuals to move forward, so they become fulfilled at home and at work.
14:50	Coaching for Wellbeing Finished 14:50 - 15:30 Postdoc Centre @ Mill Lane, Committee Room NEST Coaching is offering you the opportunity to have a free 40-minute 1:1 coaching session. Maggie and Carole are both transformational life coaches and have experience working with individuals and companies around health and wellbeing, life and career transitions, parenting and relationships. NEST recognises that work and family life are interlinked and what happens in one area can affect another, no topic is off bounds. A coaching taster session will let you experience the benefits of coaching and can help you with some of the following: Understanding what is important and what motivates you Gaining clarity around issues that have been bothering you Exploring and understanding what is holding you back Gaining an insight into who you are, to include your strengths, capabilities and potential Helping you to define your goal Helping you to identify action and next steps Accountability and goals Our focus is on Nurturing, Empowering, Supporting and Training individuals to move forward, so they become fulfilled at home and at work.

Monday 1 July 2019

11:00	Invisible Disabilities Finished 11:00 - 12:00 16 Mill Lane, Office of Post-Doctoral Affairs, Eastwood Room Join Dr Sara Booth to learn more about the different types of disabilities and illnesses that are not always so obvious to spot. There will be practical hints and tips for individuals, and also for managers to support staff with such conditions.
12:00	Strengthen Relationships & Teams Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall In this 1 hour session: Learn how the quality of our relationships is the biggest influencing factor on physical and mental wellbeing and high performing teams - latest research A Deep Listening technique, proven by science, to help us understand and communicate meaning more effectively Practice a mini mindfulness technique to help you cope and recover with stressful thoughts - improve relationship with ourselves Learn how relationships are impacted by phone/ distraction and simple steps to navigate this challenge Plan to take one action in the next 24 hours to strengthen a relationship important to you The Benefits: Studies show the most secure families and effective teams have high levels of social cohesion (strength of relationships). Protect time for quality communication to strengthen family and team social cohesion. Create a little space each day for a High Quality Pause to develop self awareness and perspective. Learn some simple ways to strengthen relationships. Understand how nurturing relationships improves our physical and mental wellbeing. Enhance focus, reduce stress and strengthen resilience. All techniques proven by science. The session will be delivered by Sam Thorogood. He combines proven neuroscience & mindfulness based techniques into useful daily habits.
12:30	Collaborating With Men to Build an Inclusive Workplace Culture Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Sidgwick Site, Alison Richard Building, SG1 Dr Jill Armstrong will debate why it is important for men to partner women in building a more gender inclusive workplace culture and will offer ideas about strategies and actions that work to sustain change.
	The Science of Happiness / Tour of Sainsbury Lab Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Sainsbury Lab, The Board Room *Speaker for The Science of Happiness did not turn up - Elizabeth Burmeister from Sainsbury Lab gave an impromptu tour of the Sainsbury Lab for attendees.* A simple smile creates harmony in relationships and heals societies. An inner smile promotes harmony within the body and creates health in body and mind. Through the methodology of science and spiritual practices, this session will explore the roots of a happy and meaningful life and how this can be practically applied.
	Relaxation Session Finished 12:30 - 13:15 Postdoc Centre@ Mill Lane, Seminar Room Join a counsellor from the University Staff Counselling Service to unwind during your busy day – it may well make the rest of your day more relaxed and productive.
14:00	Senior Academic Promotions (SAP) Forum Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Department of Physics, Bragg Building, Small Lecture Theatre Hosted by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Institutional and International Relations, Professor Eilis Ferran, this session will provide an overview of the University's Senior Academic Promotions procedure, highlight the main changes to the process, provide an overview of the SAP CV Scheme and address some of the common misconceptions surrounding SAP. We particularly encourage women and staff identifying as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) to attend as they are currently under-represented at senior academic levels.

Tuesday 2 July 2019

10:00	Carefree Canines Finished 10:00 - 10:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
10:30	Carefree Canines Finished 10:30 - 11:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
11:00	Carefree Canines Finished 11:00 - 11:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
11:30	Carefree Canines Finished 11:30 - 12:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
12:00	Virtual RPM (Spin Class) Finished 12:00 - 12:45 Clinical School, Frank Lee Centre Virtual RPM Frank Lee Centre Virtual RPM is a group indoor cycling workout where you control the intensity. It's fun, low impact and you can burn up to 675 calories a session. With great music pumping and the group spinning as one, your instructor takes you on a journey of hill climbs, sprints and flat riding.
	Nature Walk - West Camb - Non UTBS booking Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Room to be confirmed Eventbrite booking set up by Energy Team
13:00	Carefree Canines Finished 13:00 - 13:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
13:30	Carefree Canines Finished 13:30 - 14:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
14:00	Carefree Canines Finished 14:00 - 14:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
	Magdalene College Gardens Tour Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Magdalene College, Magdalene Street A tour of the College grounds looking at the development of the grounds over the centuries.
	Art Workshop at Westminster College Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Westminster College, Porter's Lodge Ever thought you could be good at Art? Or even better, could Art be good to you? Join us for 1 hour and lose yourself in our Art studio at Westminster College around our resident artist (and Principal!) Neil Thorogood who will support you to achieve just that - 1 hour to yourself! When did you have an hour for feeding your mind, body and soul with goodness?
14:15	Westminster College Tour Finished 14:15 - 15:00 Westminster College, Porter's Lodge Located on Madingley and Queens' roads' roundabout, Westminster College was opened in 1899 as a Theological College for the Presbyterian Church, it is a real jewel of the Arts and Crafts period. A vision created by the remarkable Scottish twin sisters', Agnes Lewis and Margaret Gibson. Their blue plaque will be unveiled on 1st June at the College. Discover this hidden gem with our archivist, Helen Weller.
14:30	Carefree Canines Finished 14:30 - 15:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
15:00	Art Workshop at Westminster College Finished 15:00 - 16:00 Westminster College, Porter's Lodge Ever thought you could be good at Art? Or even better, could Art be good to you? Join us for 1 hour and lose yourself in our Art studio at Westminster College around our resident artist (and Principal!) Neil Thorogood who will support you to achieve just that - 1 hour to yourself! When did you have an hour for feeding your mind, body and soul with goodness?
15:15	Westminster College Tour Finished 15:15 - 16:00 Westminster College, Porter's Lodge Located on Madingley and Queens' roads' roundabout, Westminster College was opened in 1899 as a Theological College for the Presbyterian Church, it is a real jewel of the Arts and Crafts period. A vision created by the remarkable Scottish twin sisters', Agnes Lewis and Margaret Gibson. Their blue plaque will be unveiled on 1st June at the College. Discover this hidden gem with our archivist, Helen Weller.