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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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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  5
 Date:  Wed, 27 May 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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Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  13
 Date:  Tue, 02 Jun 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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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Wed, 03 Jun 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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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Wed, 10 Jun 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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Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Tue, 16 Jun 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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Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Wed, 17 Jun 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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Bibliotherapy (Writing for Wellbeing)

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  7
 Date:  Thu, 18 Jun 2026
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  Online Event
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Theme: Community & Home. 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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Women Only Football

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  20
 Date:  Tue, 23 Jun 2026
 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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Communicating About Cancer Workshop **Managers Only**

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  14
 Date:  Tue, 30 Jun 2026
 Time:  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 Location:  Online Event
  Format: Workshop
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Facilitated in partnership with Cancer Support UK. The workshop is designed to increase knowledge of cancer, cancer types, treatments and side effects. It will give a deeper understanding of the emotional impact of cancer as well as the physical effects.

Places are limited to the first 15 members of staff; those on the waiting list will be offered future dates. 

Facilitator Dorothy Foote, Cancer Support UK.
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Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Tue, 30 Jun 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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Yr Wyddfa Challenge Snowden Triathlon

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  10
 Date:  Sat, 12 Sep 2026
 Time:  8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
 Location:  Off-campus - Snowden
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Set within the Snowdonia mountains in North Wales, the Yr Wyddfa Challenge tests teams of four to complete a 15km hike, 15km cycle and a 3k kayak. LJMU will cover the £100 registration fee for each team. By signing up, you and your team will pledge to raise a minimum of £2,000 (£500 per person) in sponsorship. *NB. Team Captains ONLY should sign up here. You will be contacted to provide the details of all your team members, which will then be supplied to Claire House in order to register each team for the event. Max 10 Teams.
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