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Thu 27 Jun 2019 – Fri 28 Jun 2019

Thursday 27 June 2019

00:00	EM - WDYDTL? Finished 00:00 - 00:05 Listed after session from emailed list
10:00	Carefree Canines Finished 10:00 - 10:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
10:30	Carefree Canines Finished 10:30 - 11:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
11:00	Carefree Canines Finished 11:00 - 11:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
11:30	Carefree Canines Finished 11:30 - 12:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
12:00	The Power of ‘We’: How Inclusion Contributes to our Health and Performance Finished 12:00 - 13:00 University Information Services, Roger Needham Building, Norwich Auditorium In this interactive session, Jonathan Taylor, a Chartered Psychologist from Pearn Kandola will discuss the research that is starting to uncover how inclusion contributes to our self-esteem, well-being and our ability to perform at our best. Introducing the topic of Inclusive Leadership, the session will explore how we can be more inclusive in our decision making, the relationships that we form at work, and the culture we create in our teams. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the topics of Unconscious Bias, Inclusive Leadership or Wellbeing.
	The Truth About Diets: Dr Giles Yeo - Non UTBS bookings Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Clinical School, William Harvey Lecture Theatre Eventbrite bookings set up by Clinical Schools - Nakita Gilbert
12:15	Cycle Safety Seminar Finished 12:15 - 13:15 Greenwich House, Lima Room This hour-long lunchtime seminar includes general cycling advice and illustrations of some of the cycling infrastructure in and around Cambridge. Included are a number of short videos, examples of how to lock your bike, bike lights, and a very powerful demonstration of the benefit of wearing a properly fitted cycle helmet.
12:30	Butterfly Walk - Non UTBS bookings Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Room to be confirmed Eventbrite bookings set up by Energy Team
12:45	Hands Up – Who's Looking After Their Hands at Work? CANCELLED 12:45 - 13:45 Department of Physics, 213 Bragg Commitee Room This session is aimed at staff / students whose role involves frequent hand washing or wearing of gloves as part of their personal protection equipment (PPE) and may be more suitable to those working in clinic and laboratory areas who are at greater risk of work-related dermatitis and /eczema. The session will discuss the different types of dermatitis, provide advice on correct handwashing technique and use of gloves, as well as steps to avoid problems from developing and the action to take in the event that problems occur. There will be an opportunity to evaluate hand washing techniques and assess skin hydration to show how this can impact upon the management of hand care.
13:00	Carefree Canines Finished 13:00 - 13:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
13:30	Carefree Canines Finished 13:30 - 14:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
14:00	Carefree Canines Finished 14:00 - 14:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm
14:30	Perfect your Pasta skills! Finished 14:30 - 16:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Come along and see a demonstration on how to make your own pasta by two of our Madingley Hall Chefs. You will get an opportunity to put into practice what you learnt by making this Italian cuisine.
	Carefree Canines Finished 14:30 - 15:00 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall Back by popular demand, half a dozen delightful dogs will grace the grounds of Madingley Hall and are looking for some friends to play and walk with. There is nothing to make worries disappear quite like stroking a happy dog, playing fetch or simply strolling with your companion in a beautiful setting. Session times :- 10.00 - 10.30am \| 10.30 - 11.00am \| 11.00 - 11.30am \| 11.30 - 12.00pm \| 1.00 - 1.30pm \| 1.30 - 2.00pm \| 2.00 - 2.30pm \| 2.30 - 3.00pm

Friday 28 June 2019

08:30	Meditate for a Calmer Mind Finished 08:30 - 09:30 Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Meeting Room 5, AL.02 And breathe… It’s not often we get to spend time during the working day away from meetings, deadlines, appointments and mental to-do lists. Ideal for reducing anxiety, aiding healing, increasing focus, encouraging better sleep and improving general wellbeing; meditation can help you step away from the chaos in to a calm mind. Lucy, from White Lotus Meditation, will start with the basics of posture and mindful breathing before guiding you through some gentle visualisation meditations designed to relax and restore. You won’t be asked to sit cross-legged on the floor, although may do so should you wish! Suitable for those new to meditation, anyone simply curious about it and for those with a regular practice. Meditation is widely regarding for improving emotional health and general wellbeing. However, those with certain mental health conditions including schizophrenia and bi-polar should seek approval from their GP or mental health professional before commencing any sessions.
10:00	Coaching for Wellbeing Finished 10:00 - 10:40 Postdoc Centre @ Mill Lane, Committee Room NEST Coaching is offering you the opportunity to have a free 40-minute 1:1 coaching session. Maggie and Carole are both transformational life coaches and have experience working with individuals and companies around health and wellbeing, life and career transitions, parenting and relationships. NEST recognises that work and family life are interlinked and what happens in one area can affect another, no topic is off bounds. A coaching taster session will let you experience the benefits of coaching and can help you with some of the following: Understanding what is important and what motivates you Gaining clarity around issues that have been bothering you Exploring and understanding what is holding you back Gaining an insight into who you are, to include your strengths, capabilities and potential Helping you to define your goal Helping you to identify action and next steps Accountability and goals Our focus is on Nurturing, Empowering, Supporting and Training individuals to move forward, so they become fulfilled at home and at work.
10:50	Coaching for Wellbeing Finished 10:50 - 11:30 Postdoc Centre @ Mill Lane, Committee Room NEST Coaching is offering you the opportunity to have a free 40-minute 1:1 coaching session. Maggie and Carole are both transformational life coaches and have experience working with individuals and companies around health and wellbeing, life and career transitions, parenting and relationships. NEST recognises that work and family life are interlinked and what happens in one area can affect another, no topic is off bounds. A coaching taster session will let you experience the benefits of coaching and can help you with some of the following: Understanding what is important and what motivates you Gaining clarity around issues that have been bothering you Exploring and understanding what is holding you back Gaining an insight into who you are, to include your strengths, capabilities and potential Helping you to define your goal Helping you to identify action and next steps Accountability and goals Our focus is on Nurturing, Empowering, Supporting and Training individuals to move forward, so they become fulfilled at home and at work.
11:00	Menopause Café - Alison Richard Building Café Finished 11:00 - 12:00 Sidgwick Site, Alison Richard Building, Atrium Menopause Café At a Menopause Café people gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause. The objective is to increase awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their friends, colleagues and families, so that we can make conscious choices about this third stage of life. A Menopause Cafe is a group directed discussion of menopause with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a support or counselling session. We may split into small groups and you are welcome to just listen, although we hope you will join in on discussions. Our Menopause Cafés are offered: On a not for profit basis In an accessible, respectful and confidential space With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action Alongside refreshments! Who is it for? Anybody interested in sharing their stories, experiences and questions about menopause. All genders and all ages. Men and women and inbetween. Old and young and inbetween. https://www.menopausecafe.net/
11:40	Coaching for Wellbeing Finished 11:40 - 12:20 Postdoc Centre @ Mill Lane, Committee Room NEST Coaching is offering you the opportunity to have a free 40-minute 1:1 coaching session. Maggie and Carole are both transformational life coaches and have experience working with individuals and companies around health and wellbeing, life and career transitions, parenting and relationships. NEST recognises that work and family life are interlinked and what happens in one area can affect another, no topic is off bounds. A coaching taster session will let you experience the benefits of coaching and can help you with some of the following: Understanding what is important and what motivates you Gaining clarity around issues that have been bothering you Exploring and understanding what is holding you back Gaining an insight into who you are, to include your strengths, capabilities and potential Helping you to define your goal Helping you to identify action and next steps Accountability and goals Our focus is on Nurturing, Empowering, Supporting and Training individuals to move forward, so they become fulfilled at home and at work.
12:00	A Good Death? Care at the End of Life and in Bereavement Finished 12:00 - 13:30 Clinical School, Seminar Room 10 Death and dying are still taboo subjects in British society, yet they are part of life and ultimately come to all of us. This session will outline where people die in the UK, what is important to people as they approach the end of their lives and the support available towards the end of life and in bereavement. There will be plenty of time for comments and questions.
	Beyond ‘Man Up’: Men, Resilience and Wellbeing for University Staff Finished 12:00 - 13:00 Institute of Criminology, Room B4 Wellbeing, mental health and resilience are increasingly being recognized as important. Yet, many people don’t reflect on the how they can influence their wellbeing through practices and approaches. Men, in particular, are characterized as avoiding conversations and reflection on their own wellbeing, hiding behind their work, or stereotypical phases such as ‘man up’. This interactive session run by the Good Lad Initiative will give participants the chance to talk with one another about the links between masculinities and their wellbeing. We will then workshop pragmatic alternatives and skills for coping with stress and improving wellbeing.
12:30	Museum Mindfulness (Gallery Session) Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Mindfulness is a form of meditation that asks you to bring your full attention to the present moment. In this hour-long workshop, we will be seeing how mindfulness can be used to deepen your appreciation of museum or gallery collections and also how museums and galleries can assist with mental health. NB – 'Members of the public will be accessing the gallery at the same time as workshop participants. For a session taking place in a private room, please book for Museum Mindfulness (Object Handling) on Friday the 5th of July.
	French : ICE Taster Course Finished 12:30 - 13:30 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall A French language workshop with a difference. Learning a new language can do more than enrich your personal travels. Scientific studies prove that it can protect an adult brain against ageing. This workshop will present an overview of France regional diversity, most famous sites and a few famous people and specialties. It will be combining the acquisition of practical information and give you the opportunity to learn simple techniques to understand and communicate in a foreign language. This is assumed to be a difficult activity for the brain and yet it can be mastered. By doing so you’ll unlock your brain potential and boost your memorization skills and have fun in the process.
13:00	Relaxation Session Finished 13:00 - 13:45 Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Meeting Room Join a counsellor from the University Staff Counselling Service to unwind during your busy day – it may well make the rest of your day more relaxed and productive.
13:15	Coaching for Wellbeing Finished 13:15 - 13:55 Postdoc Centre @ Mill Lane, Committee Room NEST Coaching is offering you the opportunity to have a free 40-minute 1:1 coaching session. Maggie and Carole are both transformational life coaches and have experience working with individuals and companies around health and wellbeing, life and career transitions, parenting and relationships. NEST recognises that work and family life are interlinked and what happens in one area can affect another, no topic is off bounds. A coaching taster session will let you experience the benefits of coaching and can help you with some of the following: Understanding what is important and what motivates you Gaining clarity around issues that have been bothering you Exploring and understanding what is holding you back Gaining an insight into who you are, to include your strengths, capabilities and potential Helping you to define your goal Helping you to identify action and next steps Accountability and goals Our focus is on Nurturing, Empowering, Supporting and Training individuals to move forward, so they become fulfilled at home and at work.
14:00	Where Do You Draw the Line? Finished 14:00 - 16:00 Institute of Criminology, Room B3 Delivered in a safe and supportive environment, this bullying and sexual harassment prevention training offers individuals the opportunity to learn about the different factors that might create and perpetuate a work environment in which harassment and bullying occur, and strategies for how to address this. Session Objectives: Know what the University has in place to support and sustain a positive and thriving working environment for all staff and students Clarify the expectations about professional behaviour in the HE context of: What is acceptable and unacceptable? The ‘grey’ areas Understand the terms bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct and know what is in place to deal with these with a zero-tolerance approach Know what you can do to create and sustain a positive and thriving environment for everyone. This is an open session for all University and College staff
	Casting New Light on Classical Sculpture: A Tour of the Museum of Classical Archaeology Finished 14:00 - 15:00 Faculty of Classics, Museum of Classical Archaeology The Museum of Classical Archaeology's light and airy cast gallery hosts a roll-call of some of the most famous sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome - but why do we have a collection of copies (or 'fakes')? Find out more about the history of the casts, ancient and modern, on this tour.
	Coaching for Wellbeing Finished 14:00 - 14:40 Postdoc Centre @ Mill Lane, Committee Room NEST Coaching is offering you the opportunity to have a free 40-minute 1:1 coaching session. Maggie and Carole are both transformational life coaches and have experience working with individuals and companies around health and wellbeing, life and career transitions, parenting and relationships. NEST recognises that work and family life are interlinked and what happens in one area can affect another, no topic is off bounds. A coaching taster session will let you experience the benefits of coaching and can help you with some of the following: Understanding what is important and what motivates you Gaining clarity around issues that have been bothering you Exploring and understanding what is holding you back Gaining an insight into who you are, to include your strengths, capabilities and potential Helping you to define your goal Helping you to identify action and next steps Accountability and goals Our focus is on Nurturing, Empowering, Supporting and Training individuals to move forward, so they become fulfilled at home and at work.
14:50	Coaching for Wellbeing Finished 14:50 - 15:30 Postdoc Centre @ Mill Lane, Committee Room NEST Coaching is offering you the opportunity to have a free 40-minute 1:1 coaching session. Maggie and Carole are both transformational life coaches and have experience working with individuals and companies around health and wellbeing, life and career transitions, parenting and relationships. NEST recognises that work and family life are interlinked and what happens in one area can affect another, no topic is off bounds. A coaching taster session will let you experience the benefits of coaching and can help you with some of the following: Understanding what is important and what motivates you Gaining clarity around issues that have been bothering you Exploring and understanding what is holding you back Gaining an insight into who you are, to include your strengths, capabilities and potential Helping you to define your goal Helping you to identify action and next steps Accountability and goals Our focus is on Nurturing, Empowering, Supporting and Training individuals to move forward, so they become fulfilled at home and at work.