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This talk will go through the basics of how to use gardening as a tool for better health and wellbeing - the facts, fiction and the flowers!
This are a wide range of University of Cambridge benefits from wellbeing to help with child care, rental deposits, bicycle and car hire schemes to shopping and insurance discounts. There is something for everyone. This talk will also provide details of the 'Financial Wellbeing' initiative which the University will launch in the Lent term.
The Cavendish Safety Forum is part of the Department of Physics safety consultation arrangements. It is a one-hour seminar designed to disseminate new H&S information to Cavendish users and provide an opporunity for feedback and suggestions from members of the Department.
All Principal Investigators are expected to be represented at the event, either by attending themselves or sending a representative who will report items to them. One person may represent more than one PI.
Join Cambridge's Science Comedy Troupe, The Variables, for an hour of stand-up. Come and see the funny side of life in and out of the lab, how the universe seems to have it in for physicists, and everything!
A session suitable for beginners. Elisa will guide participants through core and mobility exercises. This session is perfect for those who work at a desk.
Nordic Walking is suitable for everyone and:
- Uses 90% of the skeletal muscles
- Burns 20-40% more Calories than walking
- Lessens the impact on knees and joints
- Is great for neck, shoulders and back
- Combines exercise and being in the outdoors, which has been proven to boost mood and relieve stress.
Come and try Nordic Walking with instructor Samantha Godfrey. A fun session is guaranteed!
Ever thought about trying Pilates? The health benefits of Pilates include improved flexibility. increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the 'core muscles' of your body).When not try this free taster session with Ros Mulvany.
Stretch and unwind with this free yoga class provided by Ros Mulvany. Incorporating yoga into your daily routine can help enhance your health, increase strength and flexibility and reduce symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety.
A talk specifically for Research/ Academic Staff by Liz Simmonds from the University Careers Service.
Studies show that people who manage stress and adversity best, have 3Cs in common: commitment, control and challenge. It is the combination of these three that constitutes resilience. We will explore the 3Cs to help you further develop attitudes and strategies to cultivate and facilitate resilience for current issues that you face.
The University Staff Counselling Service is offering this workshop for all staff, to be led by Rosemary Parkinson By attending this workshop you will learn
- why you feel anxious and stressed and what is happening in your body
- what you can do about anxiety in the short-term
- how to spot medium and longer term symptoms of stress in yourself and others
- how to take responsibility for yourself when stressed
- sources of support in the university and outside
The session will be for a one hour duration with 15 minutes at the end for Q&A.