Staff benefits and wellbeing update
02 Feb 2022
Join ALLOUT, save on campus, discounts and cancer and heart health awareness and a volunteering opportunity at The Whitworth.
LGBT+ History Month
February is LGBT+ History Month, so it’s a great time to learn more about ALLOUT, our LGBT+ Staff Network Group. The group is always keen to welcome new members and would especially like to learn how they can support LGBT+ people of faith, colour, LGBT+ disabled staff and all other communities.
Food on campus
If you are now back on campus, did you know that the award-winning food market has reopened in University Place. The Market is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm. Staff, students and visitors can choose from a selection of authentic, fresh Vietnamese, Thai, American, Malaysian, Ethiopian and vegan dishes alongside sweet treats. You can also browse the ‘There is a Light That Never Goes Out’ photography exhibition showcasing Manchester’s music history. You can use your Staff ID card to save 10% on campus with FoodinAdvance.
Unidiscounts
We have a new discount with Vidal Sassoon. You can now access 20% discount at their Manchester salon. Please use the details attached. If you are looking ahead to half-term or Easter for a short break or holiday you can save with a couple of offers:
- Cottagestayuk – Savings of up to 10% off holiday cottages and self-catering holidays in the UK and Europe
- Coastal Treats - 10% off Cottage Holidays in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Visit the discounts page for more information on UniDiscounts and the Vivup lifestyle benefits.
Special events
The Baby & Toddler Show is coming to EventCity, Manchester on 18-20 March, giving new & expectant parents the opportunity to shop amazing deals & get advice from the brand experts. To get your hands on a FREE pair of tickets - worth £32, visit the Baby and Toddler Show website and use code MANC250. Feel free to extend the invite to any friends or family that are expecting a baby or have recently become parents.
Volunteering opportunity at The Whitworth
Patrick Osborn, the Whitworth’s Landscape & Sustainability Technician is running a student volunteering day on Friday, 11 February. Staff are also welcome to get involved. If you’re interested, please contact patrick.osborn@manchester.ac.uk or the Whitworth's Volunteer Manager fiona.cariss@manchester.ac.uk
Wellbeing
The MCR Strollers will be kickstarting their lunchtime walks from Thursday 10th February. Meet under the John Owen’s Quad arch for a 12.15pm departure! The walk will be a 35-40 minute stroll to Whitworth Park. All regulars and new participants are welcome. Please sign up for updates via mcrstrollers@manchester.ac.uk
The next meeting of the University bookclub is Friday, 25 February, 12.30pm – 1.30pm. This month’s book is ‘The Japanese Lover’ by Isabel Allende. They will also spend some time at the start of the meeting discussing January’s book 'Piranesi’ by Susanna Clarke. Do you want to join in the book loving conversation between meetings? Then why not join our University of Manchester Staff Book club Yammer group. To get the Zoom link, please contact fiona.lynch@manchester.ac.uk
The regular webinar series on topical wellbeing and health topics returns in February. For World Cancer Day on Friday, 4 February we are hosting a cancer awareness webinar, discussing different forms of cancer, risk factors, screening and positive actions to reduce cancer risk.
Another free ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Complementary Therapies (15 wks) will be starting at the White Rose Beauty college in Manchester Piccadilly. Classes are Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm (enrolment in-centre on 08.02.2022). Course commences the following Tuesday.
February is also Healthy Heart Month so we are hosting a webinar on Wednesday, 16 February all about heart health, including the steps you can take to make a positive difference to your own cardiovascular health. There are now a number of defibrillators or Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at various points across the University. To find out where have a look at the Interactive Campus Map. For more information on each individual defibrillator (such as exact location) double click on the icon.
The British Heart Foundation has a video showing a 10 minute exercise program that you can do from the comfort of your own home.
For more information visit staff benefits and wellbeing