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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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Women Only Football Event

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  16
 Date:  Mon, 19 May 2025
 Time:  5:00 PM - 6:00 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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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. No need to book, just turn up. Any questions please email Holly Keenan-Fallace h.r.keenanfallace@ljmu.ac.uk

Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Tue, 20 May 2025
 Time:  12:15 PM - 1:00 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 return some balance to the mind-body dilemma. 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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Menopause Cafe

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Wed, 21 May 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Redmonds Building - Room 2.27
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Join us for a cuppa and a chat. Menopause Cafe 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.
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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  7
 Date:  Wed, 21 May 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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Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 22 May 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
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Join us for a friendly run and become part of Exchange Station Run Club, a new running group for all abilities. Meeting in the main reception area of Exchange Station at 12pm. One for newbies and seasoned runners alike (all are welcome regardless of your running pace). Led by Jane Webster who is a qualified UK Athletics Leader in Running Fitness and qualified first aider with St John Ambulance so you will be in safe hands. Please contact J.L.Webster@ljmu.ac.uk if you have any questions.
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Carbon Literacy Training

Social Wellbeing

 Date:  Tue, 27 May 2025
 Time:  9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
 Location:  External Event - Redmonds Building - Room 2.27
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Improve your understanding on climate change and how you can take action. This training will be led by Dr Konstantina Skritsovali and Jennifer Stokoe. This interactive training aims to: Improve your understanding of climate change; Empower you to take action on climate issues; Highlight potential benefits for both you, personally and, for your academic/ professional practice. It is a full day of training and refreshments and lunch will be provided. We have secured funding for participants who wish to apply for a Carbon Literacy certificate from the Carbon Literacy Project. This offers a valuable opportunity to gain formal recognition for your commitment to sustainability. If you would like to attend, please register your attendance as soon as possible, as places are limited. The registration deadline is Wednesday 21st May.
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Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Tue, 27 May 2025
 Time:  12:15 PM - 1:00 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 return some balance to the mind-body dilemma. 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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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  14
 Date:  Wed, 28 May 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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Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 29 May 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
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Join us for a friendly run and become part of Exchange Station Run Club, a new running group for all abilities. Meeting in the main reception area of Exchange Station at 12pm. One for newbies and seasoned runners alike (all are welcome regardless of your running pace). Led by Jane Webster who is a qualified UK Athletics Leader in Running Fitness and qualified first aider with St John Ambulance so you will be in safe hands. Please contact J.L.Webster@ljmu.ac.uk if you have any questions.
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Menstruation Matters at Work Workshop

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  14
 Date:  Tue, 03 Jun 2025
 Time:  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 Location:  Student Life Building - 206
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This interactive 90-minute session explores how the different phases of the menstrual cycle affect energy, mood and working patterns. With practical tools and cycle-tracking insights, staff will gain a better understanding of how to align their workflow and wellbeing with their hormonal rhythms. Led by Marlou Cornelissen, founder of Period Reality, the session offers a supportive space to reflect, learn and explore how menstrual awareness can enhance staff wellbeing and workplace culture. The session links to the LJMU wellbeing goals in the areas of ‘Self care and Resilience’ and ‘Empowering Individuals’ and is part of existing ongoing research at LJMU on the impact of menstruation, led by a team of researchers at Liverpool Business School. All are welcome to attend, however it is most relevant for women and people who menstruate.
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Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Tue, 03 Jun 2025
 Time:  12:15 PM - 1:00 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 return some balance to the mind-body dilemma. 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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Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 05 Jun 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
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Join us for a friendly run and become part of Exchange Station Run Club, a new running group for all abilities. Meeting in the main reception area of Exchange Station at 12pm. One for newbies and seasoned runners alike (all are welcome regardless of your running pace). Led by Jane Webster who is a qualified UK Athletics Leader in Running Fitness and qualified first aider with St John Ambulance so you will be in safe hands. Please contact J.L.Webster@ljmu.ac.uk if you have any questions.
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Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Tue, 10 Jun 2025
 Time:  12:15 PM - 1:00 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 return some balance to the mind-body dilemma. 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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Menopause Cafe

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  19
 Date:  Tue, 10 Jun 2025
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
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Join us for a cuppa and a chat. Menopause Cafe 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.
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Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 12 Jun 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
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Join us for a friendly run and become part of Exchange Station Run Club, a new running group for all abilities. Meeting in the main reception area of Exchange Station at 12pm. One for newbies and seasoned runners alike (all are welcome regardless of your running pace). Led by Jane Webster who is a qualified UK Athletics Leader in Running Fitness and qualified first aider with St John Ambulance so you will be in safe hands. Please contact J.L.Webster@ljmu.ac.uk if you have any questions.
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Bibliotherapy (Writing for Wellbeing)

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  1
 Date:  Thu, 12 Jun 2025
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  Online Event
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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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Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Tue, 17 Jun 2025
 Time:  12:15 PM - 1:00 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 return some balance to the mind-body dilemma. 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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Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 19 Jun 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
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Join us for a friendly run and become part of Exchange Station Run Club, a new running group for all abilities. Meeting in the main reception area of Exchange Station at 12pm. One for newbies and seasoned runners alike (all are welcome regardless of your running pace). Led by Jane Webster who is a qualified UK Athletics Leader in Running Fitness and qualified first aider with St John Ambulance so you will be in safe hands. Please contact J.L.Webster@ljmu.ac.uk if you have any questions.
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Making Every Contact Count for Mental Health Training

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  1
 Date:  Tue, 24 Jun 2025
 Time:  9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
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Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is an approach to behaviour change that uses the day-to-day interactions that organisations and people have with other people to support them in making positive changes to their physical, mental health and wellbeing. This session has been developed in partnership with the Royal Society for Public Health, and provides a safe space for staff to explore the barriers and issues with not only people asking for help and support, but also our own barriers we may face when asking if someone is ok. We will consider the language used and explore how best communicate that supportive element with individuals. Enabling staff to feel confident in being able to ask twice and signpost those in need to the correct services. The day will cover the following modules: Module 1: Introduction to MECC for Mental Health Module 2: Knowledge and Skills – having a MECC for Mental Health Conversation Module 3: Signposting and Pathways
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Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Tue, 24 Jun 2025
 Time:  12:15 PM - 1:00 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 return some balance to the mind-body dilemma. 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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Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 26 Jun 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
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Join us for a friendly run and become part of Exchange Station Run Club, a new running group for all abilities. Meeting in the main reception area of Exchange Station at 12pm. One for newbies and seasoned runners alike (all are welcome regardless of your running pace). Led by Jane Webster who is a qualified UK Athletics Leader in Running Fitness and qualified first aider with St John Ambulance so you will be in safe hands. Please contact J.L.Webster@ljmu.ac.uk if you have any questions.
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Reflections in Nature - Summer Edition

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  3
 Date:  Thu, 26 Jun 2025
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
 Location:  John Foster Building - Gardens
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This session combines observing and documenting the natural world through a combination of writing, sketching, photography and painting. It involves spending time in nature, carefully observing plants, animals, landscapes, and other elements of the natural environment, and recording those observations in whichever way you like to express yourself. The primary goal of the session is to cultivate a deeper connection with nature and develop a greater understanding and appreciation for the natural world. We hope that by joining us, you can slow down, engage your senses, and be present in the moment while exploring and interacting with nature. All resources provided.
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Menopause Cafe

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  16
 Date:  Tue, 01 Jul 2025
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  Student Life Building - 210
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Join us for a cuppa and a chat. Menopause Cafe 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.
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Menopause Cafe

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  17
 Date:  Tue, 02 Sep 2025
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  Tithebarn Building - tbc
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Join us for a cuppa and a chat. Menopause Cafe 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.
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