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Welcome to the LJMU staff events page.

The university is committed to providing a holistic package of services and resources to support your wellbeing. Here you will find a range of online and in-person activities, training and webinars for you to engage with to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.

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Crochet for Beginners

Social Wellbeing

 Potential Event:  This is a potential future event, please register interest if you would like to see it be considered as an official event.
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Would you like to learn crochet? We are planning a short series of sessions, during which you will learn how to hold the hook correctly, make your first stitch, practice chain stitch, and finally use what you have learned to create an autumn-themed coaster. All support and resources provided. Please register your interest and you will be contacted with potential dates and times.
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Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  8
 Date:  Tue, 28 Oct 2025
 Time:  1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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During this session, you will learn a series of movements at beginner level, with an emphasis on passive stretches that calm the nervous system and encourage relaxation. This is particularly helpful for those who experience symptoms of the menopause, and is an opportunity to gather and share experiences. Yoga mats will be available to borrow if you do not have your own.
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Bibliotherapy (Reading & Writing for Wellbeing)

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  8
 Date:  Wed, 29 Oct 2025
 Time:  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 Location:  Mount Pleasant Campus Library - Lower Ground Floor
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Prescribe a book! Come and learn about Bibliotherapy and the benefits of reading & writing for wellbeing. An informal drop-in with Debbie Burns (LJMU Counsellor) & Anne-Marie Smith (School of Education). There will be an opportunity for a personalised book prescription.

Group available for staff and students. To find out more visit: www.ljmu.ac.uk/bibliotherapy
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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  11
 Date:  Wed, 29 Oct 2025
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - 5 & 6
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Connect your body, your mind and your breath in this beginners yoga flow class. All welcome, no prior experience needed. Perfect for those new to yoga. Please bring your own mat if you have one, however some mats will be available to borrow. Places are limited to 15.
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Zumba

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  14
 Date:  Wed, 29 Oct 2025
 Time:  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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Join us for this fun dance-fitness class. The session will incorporate Latin and world styles of dance, creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness workout.
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Kin-Ball Session

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Fri, 31 Oct 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Sports Hall
  Format: Drop-in
 Drop-in Event:  This is a drop-in event, you may turn up to it without booking.
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Join us for a fun, fast-paced session of Kin-Ball – a unique team sport played with a giant 1.2m ball! It’s all about teamwork, strategy, and loads of laughs. No experience needed – just bring your energy and give it a go! Drop-in session, no need to book. If you want to know more, contact moveadmin@ljmu.ac.uk

Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  11
 Date:  Wed, 05 Nov 2025
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
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Connect your body, your mind and your breath in this beginners yoga flow class. All welcome, no prior experience needed. Perfect for those new to yoga. Please bring your own mat if you have one, however some mats will be available to borrow. Places are limited to 15.
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Zumba

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Wed, 05 Nov 2025
 Time:  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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Join us for this fun dance-fitness class. The session will incorporate Latin and world styles of dance, creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness workout.
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Menopause Cafe

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  20
 Date:  Thu, 06 Nov 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Byrom Street Building - 315
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Join us for a cuppa and a chat. Menopause Café aims to provide an opportunity for talk about menopause in a new way, to break down taboos, and increase awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their family, friends and their colleagues. You are welcome to join us regardless of what stage of the journey you are at, be that perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause. Please feel free to bring your lunch with you. Please contact E.Cousins@ljmu.ac.uk if you have any questions.
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Kin-Ball Session

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Fri, 07 Nov 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Sports Hall
  Format: Drop-in
 Drop-in Event:  This is a drop-in event, you may turn up to it without booking.
More details

Join us for a fun, fast-paced session of Kin-Ball – a unique team sport played with a giant 1.2m ball! It’s all about teamwork, strategy, and loads of laughs. No experience needed – just bring your energy and give it a go! Drop-in session, no need to book. If you want to know more, contact moveadmin@ljmu.ac.uk

Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  9
 Date:  Tue, 11 Nov 2025
 Time:  1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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During this session, you will learn a series of movements at beginner level, with an emphasis on passive stretches that calm the nervous system and encourage relaxation. This is particularly helpful for those who experience symptoms of the menopause, and is an opportunity to gather and share experiences. Yoga mats will be available to borrow if you do not have your own.
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Women Only Football

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  20
 Date:  Tue, 11 Nov 2025
 Time:  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Sports Hall
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This is a women only football event, in a friendly and supportive environment. Open to staff who have either played football before or have never kicked a ball but want to give it a go! No football experience needed as we will do some light skills training and then go into a game. Please share with any colleagues that you think may be interested. Any questions please email Holly Keenan-Fallace h.r.keenanfallace@ljmu.ac.uk

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Bibliotherapy (Writing for Wellbeing)

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  4
 Date:  Wed, 12 Nov 2025
 Time:  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 Location:  Online Event
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Who am I? – Playing with metaphors to explore identity. Putting yourself on the page: a safe space for personal writing in response to creative prompts. Facilitated by Anne-Marie Smith (LJMU School of Education).

Group available for staff and students. To find out more visit: www.ljmu.ac.uk/bibliotherapy
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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  13
 Date:  Wed, 12 Nov 2025
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
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Connect your body, your mind and your breath in this beginners yoga flow class. All welcome, no prior experience needed. Perfect for those new to yoga. Please bring your own mat if you have one, however some mats will be available to borrow. Places are limited to 15.
Book

Zumba

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Wed, 12 Nov 2025
 Time:  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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Join us for this fun dance-fitness class. The session will incorporate Latin and world styles of dance, creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness workout.
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Preparing For Retirement Workshop *LGPS Members only*

Financial Wellbeing

 Date:  Mon, 17 Nov 2025
 Time:  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 Location:  Online Webinar - Link to follow
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*LGPS Members only* Online Webinar - Link to follow.

This online session hosted by Amber River True Bearing, will take staff through all the key aspects to consider when planning for retirement. The session will also feature colleagues from Merseyside Pension Fund and Teachers Pension Fund to provide an overview of occupational pensions and assist with any queries.
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Preparing For Retirement Workshop *TPS Members only*

Financial Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  3
 Date:  Mon, 17 Nov 2025
 Time:  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 Location:  Online Webinar - Link to follow
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*TPS Members only* Online Webinar - Link to follow.

This online session hosted by Amber River True Bearing, will take staff through all the key aspects to consider when planning for retirement. The session will also feature colleagues from Merseyside Pension Fund and Teachers Pension Fund to provide an overview of occupational pensions and assist with any queries.
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Bibliotherapy (Reading for Wellbeing)

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  6
 Date:  Tue, 18 Nov 2025
 Time:  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 Location:  Student Life Building - To be confirmed
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Dr Steve Peters ‘A path through the jungle’ Facilitated by Lucia Doyle and Alison Moss (LJMU Mental Health Advisors). With a focus on the topic of Resilience, we will be discussing the self-help programme laid out in this book. We will be discussing the practical tools which aims to improve a person's ability to manage stress, improve relationships and enhance self-confidence. 

Group available for staff and students. To find out more visit: www.ljmu.ac.uk/bibliotherapy
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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  12
 Date:  Wed, 19 Nov 2025
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
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Connect your body, your mind and your breath in this beginners yoga flow class. All welcome, no prior experience needed. Perfect for those new to yoga. Please bring your own mat if you have one, however some mats will be available to borrow. Places are limited to 15.
Book

Zumba

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Wed, 19 Nov 2025
 Time:  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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Join us for this fun dance-fitness class. The session will incorporate Latin and world styles of dance, creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness workout.
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Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  8
 Date:  Tue, 25 Nov 2025
 Time:  1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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During this session, you will learn a series of movements at beginner level, with an emphasis on passive stretches that calm the nervous system and encourage relaxation. This is particularly helpful for those who experience symptoms of the menopause, and is an opportunity to gather and share experiences. Yoga mats will be available to borrow if you do not have your own.
Book

Bibliotherapy (Reading for Wellbeing)

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  19
 Date:  Wed, 26 Nov 2025
 Time:  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 Location:  Online Event
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Joe Wells (Author) presents their book ‘Wired Differently – 30 Neurodivergent people you should know’. A presentation that explores Neurodiversity and what it is like to be Neurodivergent. Introduced by Debbie Burns (LJMU Counsellor). 

Group available for staff and students. To find out more visit: www.ljmu.ac.uk/bibliotherapy
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Zumba

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Wed, 26 Nov 2025
 Time:  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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Join us for this fun dance-fitness class. The session will incorporate Latin and world styles of dance, creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness workout.
Book

Zumba

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Wed, 03 Dec 2025
 Time:  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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Join us for this fun dance-fitness class. The session will incorporate Latin and world styles of dance, creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness workout.
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Bibliotherapy (Reading for Wellbeing)

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  8
 Date:  Thu, 04 Dec 2025
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  Student Life Building - To be confirmed
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A workshop looking at Gambling facilitated by James Forshaw, Team Leader of the Money & Advice Team & James Callaway (Engagement Lead Beacon Counselling). Find out about the books we have on Gambling and Addiction and the services available at LJMU and Beacon Counselling.

Group available for staff and students. To find out more visit: www.ljmu.ac.uk/bibliotherapy
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FREE place for Liverpool Santa Dash 5k

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Sun, 07 Dec 2025
 Time:  9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
 Location:  Liverpool City Centre - Liverpool
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LJMU are pleased to be working with BTR Liverpool, in support of our plans to encourage staff to increase physical activity. If you are interested, please sign up to secure your place. Please be aware we have limited places available on a first-come first-served basis, which are at a cost to the university. We will then be in touch with you directly to confirm your place, and provide a link for you to register your details with the race organisers. Please only request a place, if you intend to participate, as they cannot be refunded once allocated.
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Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  10
 Date:  Tue, 09 Dec 2025
 Time:  1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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During this session, you will learn a series of movements at beginner level, with an emphasis on passive stretches that calm the nervous system and encourage relaxation. This is particularly helpful for those who experience symptoms of the menopause, and is an opportunity to gather and share experiences. Yoga mats will be available to borrow if you do not have your own.
Book

Bibliotherapy (Writing for Wellbeing)

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  6
 Date:  Wed, 10 Dec 2025
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  Student Life Building - To be confirmed
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Wintering – withdrawal for renewal and transformation. Putting yourself on the page: a safe space for personal writing in response to creative prompts. Facilitated by Anne-Marie Smith (LJMU School of Education).

Group available for staff and students. To find out more visit: www.ljmu.ac.uk/bibliotherapy
Book

Zumba

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Wed, 10 Dec 2025
 Time:  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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Join us for this fun dance-fitness class. The session will incorporate Latin and world styles of dance, creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness workout.
Book