Here are a few events and activities you may be interested in.
“Dance like nobody’s watching”
Inspired by the Joe Wicks movement hour we will be hosting a movement (dodgy dancing) class 3-4pm at the Wellbeing Studios G.66 Simon building, on Wednesday 5th March.
The session will be meet and greet have a laugh, do some free style moves, standing, seated. We will do around 30—40 minutes of moving your body .
Wear comfortable moveable clothing and flat shoes /trainers/pumps. Book your session here once you have booked we will be taking request for tunes 😊
International Women’s Day 2025
Women@Manchester have announced the annual International Women’s Day celebration!
This celebration will take place on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, between 1pm - 3pm, in Blended Theatre 1 (GA.056), Nancy Rothwell Building. Refreshment will be provided. You can also attend online.
More information, including the agenda and ticket booking, can found here [eventbrite.com].
Neurodiversity Celebration Week, 17th – 23rd March 2025:
This is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. A week of free events that are open to all are available: please sign up and share with colleagues, networks, friends and family so we can all join together in celebrating different minds!
Free Staff Squash event - Move with Sporticipate
We are organising a Staff Squash Wellbeing event and we'd be delighted if you attend - please join if you can!
Calling all squash players and those who'd like to try squash! Let off some steam and give squash a try, for FREE, at the Sugden Centre, just minutes from campus.
Event dates: Wednesday 26th Feb 1-1.40pm / 1.40pm-2.20pm & Wednesday 5th March 1-1.40pm / 1.40-2.20pm.
INCLUDED: Tips from qualified squash coach, Clare Wright. Rackets and squash balls available if you don't have one. All levels and abilities welcome, including absolute beginners - learn how to play!
Sign up here: https://manchesterstudentsunion.com/events/id/9349-staff-squash. No special clothing or equipment required, but if you have some non-marking trainers, they'd help. These events will 'hit-start' a staff network for squash, a super enjoyable, social and health-enhancing sport. Contact Robbie Watt if you'd like a network but can't make the sessions (robert.watt@manchester.ac.uk).
Eating Disorders Awareness Week:
24th February – 2nd March: Each year this campaign raises awareness of these complex mental health conditions, focusing on a key theme.
The theme this year is anyone can be affected by an eating disorder. Beat Eating Disorder during this week will be discussing important topics via their website and social media channels, including: eating disorders in the workplace, supporting university students, navigating Ramadan if you have an eating disorder, support for those supporting someone with an eating disorder and highlighting support communities available to those who are living with an eating disorder. Find out more here.
Marvelous March offers with Beauty Bee
Wednesday and Thursday Manchester university, well-being area, Simon building
- Back massage £25
- Facial £20
- Eyebrow shape & tint £10
- Half leg wax £15
- Microneedling facial £25.00
- File & Polish £10
- Cryopen wart, mole, skin tag removal £10
Text, call, what's app, email to book in.
07876032125
Abby.crowhurst@outlook.com- Location Simon Building, Wellbeing rooms G.62
Payment is by bank transfer, cash, or PayPal - 24 hours+ notice needed for cancellations or 50% would be required.
Up & coming purple wave events
Walk, jog, or run, come, and join us for the pre-event Spring Dash on the 12th March in Platt fields park. The Spring Dash is the warmup event for the Great Manchester 10k, we have 500 spaces at £20 or you can get a free place if you raise £60+ for our designated University charities. For more information and to book your place please click here
Next Free Health Screening Clinic
Wednesday 26th February, 1:30 – 3:30pm, G.66 Wellbeing Rooms, Simon Building:
Our student-led health screening clinic are hosting 3 more dates this term and would love for colleagues to get involved. Find out more on what the health screening involves and further dates here.
Volunteers for a proposed event
The EDI Directorate, in collaboration with the Wellbeing Team, are looking to run a panel event that focuses on neurodiversity and women. The event would be a crossover to commemorate International Women’s Day, Neurodiversity Celebration Week and Autism Awareness Day.
Panellists would be female-identifying colleagues who are willing to share their experiences around neurodiversity such as diagnosis, navigating the workplace and other topics that panellists wish to discuss. The event will be chaired by Helen Brewis, Head of Colleague Wellbeing.
Event is due to take place on Tuesday, 11 March 12 – 1pm in University Place.
In the future, we would look to do something similar for male-identifying colleagues.
If you are interested in being a volunteer, please email equalityanddiversity@manchester.ac.uk
Yoga & Gong Bath Day
Our next rest and relaxation day will be on the 8th March, please click here for all the details
Come and join the Wellbeing choir.
We have finally started the choir again and are recruiting people to join us, you don’t have to a great singer, it’s all about having fun and enjoying likeminded people’s company. For more information click here
Refugees at Home – Hosts Needed
Refugees at Home is a UK charity which connects hosts with a spare room to refugees and people seeking asylum in need of a temporary home.
They carefully assess each guest and host, match according to preferences, advise on hosting arrangements and preparations, and provide ongoing support to hosts throughout the placement.
Each placement is different, and the length can vary from a week to several months and anything in between; hosts decide how long they would like to host for.
They are looking for new hosts in & around Manchester that are well connected and have good public transport links. This enables guests to travel to college, school, support groups or jobs, and retain their independence.
For further information and host application form, refer to their website [refugeesathome.org]. Email if you have any questions: info@refugeesathome.org
If you are not in position to host, please consider sharing our appeal with your friends, family, colleagues, wider networks.