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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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Get Growing Project - volunteers needed

Social Wellbeing

 Location:  Tithebarn Building - Gardens
 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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Are you interested in gardening or looking to learn? We are planning a number of sessions to tidy up the raised beds and planters in the Tithebarn Gardens, ready for spring. We would welcome volunteers to help out with mulching, weeding, planting and seed sowing. Please register your interest and you will be contacted with potential dates and times.
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Off-peak Swimming at Uni of Liverpool (daily)

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Sun, 22 Feb 2026
 Time:  9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
 Location:  University of Liverpool - Sports and Fitness Centre
  Format: Drop-in
 Drop-in Event:  This is a drop-in event, you may turn up to it without booking.
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Free off-peak swimming at University of Liverpool for LJMU Staff, available throughout February (Move Membership required after). Simply present your LJMU staff card upon arrival. 

Please note this is available daily: 

  • Monday 9am to 4.30pm
  • Tuesday 9am to 4.30pm 
  • Wednesday 9am to 1pm
  • Thursday 9am to 4.30pm 
  • Friday 9am to 4.30pm
  • Saturday 8am to 12pm
  • Sunday 9am to 1pm

Location: University of Liverpool Sports and Fitness Centre, Bedford Street North, Liverpool, L69 7ZN.

Dr Bike Clinic - Feb 26

Financial Wellbeing

 Date:  Mon, 23 Feb 2026
 Time:  8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 Location:  John Lennon Art and Design Building - Gardens
  Format: Drop-in
 Drop-in Event:  This is a drop-in event, you may turn up to it without booking.
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Bring your bike along to our Dr Bike Clinic where you can get a health-check for your bike for free. The event is on a drop-in basis so you can come along anytime between 8am and 11am and wait while a mechanic performs essential checks and minor repairs to ensure your bike is safe and roadworthy. If there is a queue, you’ll be able to leave your bike and lock, and pick it up later after it’s been checked.

Shanty Choir

Social Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Mon, 23 Feb 2026
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  John Foster Building - MOOT ROOM/CHAPEL
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Do you like to sing? Did you know that there is a 200-year-old song tradition with strong Liverpool connections? Shanty-singing developed on the transatlantic trade routes in the decades following the Napoleonic wars. These songs tend to be quite simple – based on a ‘call and response’ format utilised in a range of work environments. Unison singing is the norm, harmony is minimal; timing, enthusiasm and volume are the most important elements. There is an extensive canon of these powerful songs, many of which reference one of the great maritime cities of the world: Liverpool. In 2018 a group of staff and students formed the Liverpool Shanty Choir with the aim of performing and recording these songs. Come along and give it a try.
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Table Tennis

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  4
 Date:  Mon, 23 Feb 2026
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Sports Hall
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Take a break from your desk and come along to play some lunchtime tabletennis at the LJMU Sport Building. All equipment is provided.
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Badminton

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  4
 Date:  Mon, 23 Feb 2026
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Sports Hall
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Take a break from your desk and come along to play some lunchtime badminton at the LJMU Sport Building. All equipment is provided.
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Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  8
 Date:  Mon, 23 Feb 2026
 Time:  1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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Connect your body, your mind, and your breath in this yoga flow class.
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Staff Netball

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  19
 Date:  Mon, 23 Feb 2026
 Time:  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Sports Hall
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Come and have a go at our free netball sessions alongside other LJMU staff...perfect for beginners!
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Bodyweights

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  9
 Date:  Mon, 23 Feb 2026
 Time:  5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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Improve your strength, cardivascular capacity and body control, through a great variety of bodyweight exercises and various training protocols.
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Power Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  10
 Date:  Tue, 24 Feb 2026
 Time:  8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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Fast paced and dynamic yoga flow class, designed to improve strength, endurance, and flexibility. 
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Massage Therapy

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Tue, 24 Feb 2026
 Time:  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 Location:  External Event - Exchange Station - Room 5 & 6 (main building)
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Please only book one appointment per person. 

Massage and other wellness treatments are the perfect tool to tackle stress, burnout, low morale and injury. Liverpool-based massage and holistic therapy practitioners will be on-site, offering 20-minute sessions, bookable in advance.

Choose from;

  • chair massage (relieves stiff necks and tension using acupressure techniques);
  • reflexology (application of pressure to specific points on the feet);
  • hand and arm massage (providing relief from stiffness and pain, especially for computer users);
  • shamanic healing;
  • or reiki.

Treatments are non-invasive and given over clothing so there is no need to get undressed.
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Table Tennis

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  4
 Date:  Tue, 24 Feb 2026
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Sports Hall
More details
Take a break from your desk and come along to play some lunchtime tabletennis at the LJMU Sport Building. All equipment is provided.
Book

Badminton

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  6
 Date:  Tue, 24 Feb 2026
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Sports Hall
More details
Take a break from your desk and come along to play some lunchtime badminton at the LJMU Sport Building. All equipment is provided.
Book

Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  12
 Date:  Tue, 24 Feb 2026
 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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Crochet for Beginners Series

Social Wellbeing

 Date:  Wed, 25 Feb 2026
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  James Parsons Building - Room 3.09
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Would you like to learn crochet? Over a number of weeks 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 a small themed project. All support and resources provided.
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Ukulele for Beginners

Social Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  8
 Date:  Wed, 25 Feb 2026
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
 Location:  Redmonds Building - Room 2.01
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Learn the basic skills of ukulele playing. It's a powerful way of reducing stress while boosting your brain power, confidence and creativity, in a friendly and fun setting. Ukulele and music for the duration of the session will be provided. No prior experience necessary. Delivered and guided by members of LJMU Ukulele Group.
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Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  9
 Date:  Wed, 25 Feb 2026
 Time:  1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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Connect your body, your mind, and your breath in this yoga flow class.
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Cancer Café: Guest Speaker from Teenage Cancer Trust (plus Feb Fun Swap)

Social Wellbeing

 Date:  Wed, 25 Feb 2026
 Time:  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 Location:  External Event - Student Life Building - 203
  Format: Class
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Join the LJMU Cancer Support Ambassadors for a cuppa and a chat, at our Feb Fun Swap, followed by a talk from Teenage Cancer Trust. More information is available on the Eventbrite page.
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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Wed, 25 Feb 2026
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - 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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Ground Flow

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  9
 Date:  Wed, 25 Feb 2026
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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Increase the control, strength, endurance and mobility of your body with a 100% bodyweight class which includes animal training, flow sequences, balance and much more. Discover the limitless possibilities of the human body.
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Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  9
 Date:  Thu, 26 Feb 2026
 Time:  7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
More details
Connect your body, your mind, and your breath in this yoga flow class.
Book

Table Tennis

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  4
 Date:  Thu, 26 Feb 2026
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Sports Hall
More details
Take a break from your desk and come along to play some lunchtime tabletennis at the LJMU Sport Building. All equipment is provided.
Book

Badminton

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  5
 Date:  Thu, 26 Feb 2026
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Sports Hall
More details
Take a break from your desk and come along to play some lunchtime badminton at the LJMU Sport Building. All equipment is provided.
Book

Women's Only Pilates

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  2
 Date:  Thu, 26 Feb 2026
 Time:  4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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A welcoming women-only pilates class which utilises guided movements to improve strength and mobility.
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Shanty Choir (weekly rehearsal)

Social Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Thu, 26 Feb 2026
 Time:  5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
 Location:  John Foster Building - MOOT ROOM/CHAPEL
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This is the weekly rehearsal for the Shanty Choir Group. Taster sessions have been scheduled for 1-2pm Mondays throughout February. Do you like to sing? Did you know that there is a 200-year-old song tradition with strong Liverpool connections? Shanty-singing developed on the transatlantic trade routes in the decades following the Napoleonic wars. These songs tend to be quite simple – based on a ‘call and response’ format utilised in a range of work environments. Unison singing is the norm, harmony is minimal; timing, enthusiasm and volume are the most important elements. There is an extensive canon of these powerful songs, many of which reference one of the great maritime cities of the world: Liverpool. In 2018 a group of staff and students formed the Liverpool Shanty Choir with the aim of performing and recording these songs. Come along and give it a try.
Book

Pilates Pump

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  7
 Date:  Fri, 27 Feb 2026
 Time:  12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
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A high energy pilates class which utilises dynamic, strength focused movements to elevate your heart rate whilst strengthening your body.
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Off-peak Swimming at Uni of Liverpool (daily)

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Sun, 01 Mar 2026
 Time:  9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
 Location:  University of Liverpool - Sports and Fitness Centre
  Format: Drop-in
 Drop-in Event:  This is a drop-in event, you may turn up to it without booking.
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Free off-peak swimming at University of Liverpool for LJMU Staff, available throughout February (Move Membership required after). Simply present your LJMU staff card upon arrival. 

Please note this is available daily: 

  • Monday 9am to 4.30pm
  • Tuesday 9am to 4.30pm 
  • Wednesday 9am to 1pm
  • Thursday 9am to 4.30pm 
  • Friday 9am to 4.30pm
  • Saturday 8am to 12pm
  • Sunday 9am to 1pm

Location: University of Liverpool Sports and Fitness Centre, Bedford Street North, Liverpool, L69 7ZN.

Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  11
 Date:  Tue, 03 Mar 2026
 Time:  1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
More details
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

Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Wed, 04 Mar 2026
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Exchange Station G20 & G21
More details
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.
Join Waitlist

SAVE THE DATE: Menopause Talk with Paula Briggs (Liverpool Women’s Hospital)

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  7
 Date:  Mon, 09 Mar 2026
 Time:  2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
 Location:  Student Life Building - 203
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SAVE THE DATE: Menopause Talk with Paula Briggs (Liverpool Women’s Hospital). Details to follow.
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Crochet for Beginners Series

Social Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  3
 Date:  Wed, 11 Mar 2026
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  James Parsons Building - Room 3.09
More details
Would you like to learn crochet? Over a number of weeks 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 a small themed project. All support and resources provided.
Book

Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  12
 Date:  Tue, 17 Mar 2026
 Time:  1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
More details
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

Dr Bike Clinic - Mar 26

Financial Wellbeing

 Date:  Mon, 23 Mar 2026
 Time:  8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  Student Life Building - building forecourt (outside)
  Format: Drop-in
 Drop-in Event:  This is a drop-in event, you may turn up to it without booking.
More details
Bring your bike along to our Dr Bike Clinic where you can get a health-check for your bike for free. The event is on a drop-in basis so you can come along anytime between 8am and 2pm and wait while a mechanic performs essential checks and minor repairs to ensure your bike is safe and roadworthy. If there is a queue, you’ll be able to leave your bike and lock, and pick it up later after it’s been checked.

Source to Sea Litter Pick

Social Wellbeing

 Date:  Wed, 25 Mar 2026
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  External Event - Student Life Building - JMSU Area
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Join LJMU Sustainability Team on a Source to Sea litter pick! We'll be litter picking within the city, collecting data on what we find for the Marine Conservation Society's campaign 'Source to Sea'. Litter that we find within our seas and oceans often originates in our towns and cities as it gets blown by the wind into our waterways. Litter therefore not only has a negative impact on our plants and animals on land, but also to our marinelife. By litter picking within our cities this helps to improve our environment for animals as they can mistake litter for food, get caught up in it, or injured by it. By joining a local litter pick you can not only help reduce these impacts, but you can have a positive impact in the local community, get outside to improve your physical and mental health, and meet new people!
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Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  12
 Date:  Tue, 31 Mar 2026
 Time:  1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - Studio 1
More details
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

Dr Bike Clinic - Apr 26

Financial Wellbeing

 Date:  Mon, 20 Apr 2026
 Time:  8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 Location:  James Parsons Building - building forecourt (outside)
  Format: Drop-in
 Drop-in Event:  This is a drop-in event, you may turn up to it without booking.
More details
Bring your bike along to our Dr Bike Clinic where you can get a health-check for your bike for free. The event is on a drop-in basis so you can come along anytime between 8am and 11am and wait while a mechanic performs essential checks and minor repairs to ensure your bike is safe and roadworthy. If there is a queue, you’ll be able to leave your bike and lock, and pick it up later after it’s been checked.

Dr Bike Clinic - May 26

Financial Wellbeing

 Date:  Mon, 18 May 2026
 Time:  8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  Student Life Building - building forecourt (outside)
  Format: Drop-in
 Drop-in Event:  This is a drop-in event, you may turn up to it without booking.
More details
Bring your bike along to our Dr Bike Clinic where you can get a health-check for your bike for free. The event is on a drop-in basis so you can come along anytime between 8am and 2pm and wait while a mechanic performs essential checks and minor repairs to ensure your bike is safe and roadworthy. If there is a queue, you’ll be able to leave your bike and lock, and pick it up later after it’s been checked.