Liverpool John Moores University

Staff Wellbeing

Staff Events

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.

If you cannot see an event you are looking for, it is likely fully booked. Should a place become available the event will re-appear and you will be able to book.

Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 05 Dec 2024
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
More details
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.

Let's Make! Upcycled Christmas Jumpers

Social Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  11
 Date:  Thu, 05 Dec 2024
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
More details
To help you get into the festive spirit, the Environmental Sustainability and Energy Team and Staff Wellbeing Team are holding an upcycling workshop to transform an old garment into a Christmas jumper or t-shirt. Every year people buy brand new Christmas-themed jumpers which uses unnecessary resources and creates more waste. A more sustainable option is to pull out an old jumper or t-shirt sat in a drawer or wardrobe, and come along to our upcycling workshop. Open to all abilities, all you’ll need to bring is an old jumper or t-shirt or one you’ve picked up second-hand, we’ll provide the rest.

Staff Netball

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Mon, 09 Dec 2024
 Time:  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - LJMU Sport Building
  Format: Drop-in
 Drop-in Event:  This is a drop-in event, you may turn up to it without booking.
More details
Come and join our mixed staff Netball sessions. Whether it is to learn a new sport and have a run around, or you would like to learn new skills, come along and try it out. Every Monday, 5-6pm, LJMU Sports Building. No need to book, just turn up!

Craft Club Christmas Social

Social Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  5
 Date:  Tue, 10 Dec 2024
 Time:  12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - G20 & G21
More details
This session will be an opportunity for members of the Craft Club to meet to discuss our plans for next year and share their Christmas creations. Those new to crafting are also welcome to come along to see what it's all about. Drop-in anytime. Seasonal mini crafts, festive tunes and refreshments provided.

Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  12
 Date:  Tue, 10 Dec 2024
 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.

Bibliotherapy (Writing for Wellbeing)

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  5
 Date:  Wed, 11 Dec 2024
 Time:  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 Location:  Student Life Building - 2.01
More details
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

Guided Walk - St John's Beacon Visit

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  1
 Date:  Wed, 11 Dec 2024
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Liverpool City Centre - Liverpool
More details
As the winter weather approaches, our walks move indoors. We'll visit St John's Beacon, with our experienced Blue Badge Guide Margo on this 50-minute walk around. All welcome. Meeting point: tbc

Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Wed, 11 Dec 2024
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  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.

Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 12 Dec 2024
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
More details
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.

Winter Walk

Social Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  20
 Date:  Thu, 12 Dec 2024
 Time:  12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
 Location:  Redmonds Building - Reception
More details
Step out of the office into some fresh air and make the most of your lunch break. It’s a great chance to stretch your legs, clear your mind, and have a chat with colleagues – all while soaking in the benefits of a brisk walk. Led by Lisa Knight.

Menopause Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  12
 Date:  Tue, 17 Dec 2024
 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.

Winter Walk

Social Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  20
 Date:  Wed, 18 Dec 2024
 Time:  12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
 Location:  Redmonds Building - Reception
More details
Step out of the office into some fresh air and make the most of your lunch break. It’s a great chance to stretch your legs, clear your mind, and have a chat with colleagues – all while soaking in the benefits of a brisk walk. Led by Lisa Knight.

Exchange Station Yoga

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Wed, 18 Dec 2024
 Time:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 Location:  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.

Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 19 Dec 2024
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
More details
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.

Winter Walk

Social Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  20
 Date:  Tue, 07 Jan 2025
 Time:  12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
 Location:  Redmonds Building - Reception
More details
Step out of the office into some fresh air and make the most of your lunch break. It’s a great chance to stretch your legs, clear your mind, and have a chat with colleagues – all while soaking in the benefits of a brisk walk. Led by Lisa Knight.

Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 09 Jan 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
More details
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.

Make Do and Mend Workshop

Social Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  12
 Date:  Wed, 15 Jan 2025
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 Location:  James Parsons Building - Staff Lounge (1st floor)
More details
Come along to our make do and mend workshop where you can learn how to do basic repairs to your clothing. Bring along an item in need of some love and we’ll demonstrate how you can do tasks such as: • Repairing or taking up hems • Sewing on buttons • Repairing holes in knitwear or other items • Fixing tears If you have an item which you love but rarely wear and feel needs tweaking in some way, you’re also welcome to bring this along for some inspiration on how it could be changed!

Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 16 Jan 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
More details
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.

Staff Netball

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Mon, 20 Jan 2025
 Time:  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - LJMU Sport Building
  Format: Drop-in
 Drop-in Event:  This is a drop-in event, you may turn up to it without booking.
More details
Come and join our mixed staff Netball sessions. Whether it is to learn a new sport and have a run around, or you would like to learn new skills, come along and try it out. Every Monday, 5-6pm, LJMU Sports Building. No need to book, just turn up!

Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 23 Jan 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
More details
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.

Winter Walk

Social Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  20
 Date:  Thu, 23 Jan 2025
 Time:  12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
 Location:  Redmonds Building - Reception
More details
Step out of the office into some fresh air and make the most of your lunch break. It’s a great chance to stretch your legs, clear your mind, and have a chat with colleagues – all while soaking in the benefits of a brisk walk. Led by Lisa Knight.

Staff Netball

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Mon, 27 Jan 2025
 Time:  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 Location:  LJMU Sport Building - LJMU Sport Building
  Format: Drop-in
 Drop-in Event:  This is a drop-in event, you may turn up to it without booking.
More details
Come and join our mixed staff Netball sessions. Whether it is to learn a new sport and have a run around, or you would like to learn new skills, come along and try it out. Every Monday, 5-6pm, LJMU Sports Building. No need to book, just turn up!

Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 30 Jan 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
More details
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.

Menopause Cafe

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  16
 Date:  Tue, 04 Feb 2025
 Time:  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 Location:  John Lennon Art and Design Building - Ann Walker Seminar Room
More details
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.

Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 06 Feb 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
More details
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.

Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 13 Feb 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
More details
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.

Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 20 Feb 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
More details
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.

Reflections in Nature - Spring Edition

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  2
 Date:  Wed, 26 Feb 2025
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
 Location:  John Lennon Art and Design Building - Outdoor Learning Area
More details
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, along with refreshments of soup and/or hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows around the fire pit.

Exchange Station Run Club

Physical Wellbeing

 Date:  Thu, 27 Feb 2025
 Time:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Location:  Exchange Station - Meet in Main foyer
More details
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.

Menopause Cafe

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  17
 Date:  Wed, 23 Apr 2025
 Time:  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 Location:  Byrom Street Building - tbc
More details
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.

Reflections in Nature - Summer Edition

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  15
 Date:  Wed, 07 May 2025
 Time:  1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
 Location:  John Lennon Art and Design Building - Outdoor Learning Area
More details
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, along with refreshments of soup and/or hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows around the fire pit.

Menopause Cafe

Mental Wellbeing

 Remaining Places:  20
 Date:  Tue, 01 Jul 2025
 Time:  10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 Location:  Student Life Building - tbc
More details
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.