WEDNESDAY 06 JULY
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7.00am-9.00am (6 individual sessions of 20 mins) University of Cambridge Sports Centre |
Health Check Up Four health checks (Peak Flow, Blood Pressure, Body Fat and Hamstring/Back Flexibility) will be completed, which will give you an indication of your current health levels. Great as a starting point before you start exercising or to gauge your improvement over time if you currently exercise. Note: the following guidelines should ideally be followed for participants completing this testing protocol: no eating or drinking 4 to 5 hours prior to the test, no exercise 12 hours prior to the test, no alcohol or caffeine consumption 24 hours prior to the test.
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10.30am-2.30pm University Library |
EngAge at the University Library This drop-in session provides a fantastic opportunity to explore a selection of 'everyday' items from the collections, as the UL celebrates it's 600th anniversary. There will also be the opportunity to look round the exhibition and to talk to Library staff about membership. Drop In |
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12.00pm-1.00pm Postdoc Centre, Mill Lane, Eastwood Room |
What is Mentoring? Hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs this session discusses mentoring and strategies for building mentoring relationships. Feel free to bring your lunch with you. Book your place here |
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12.00pm-3.00pm 16 Mill Lane Occupational Health Office |
Tea, Cake and Ergonomics A selection of ergonomic equipment will be available (both laboratory and computer) to view and try, with a selection of cakes to eat! Drop In session. |
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12.30pm-1.15pm University of Cambridge Sports Centre |
Pilates Suitable for all levels of fitness, Pilates is aimed at improving and strengthening your posture, as well as developing flexibility to aid relaxation. Bookings open 08.00am on 30/06/16 How to book and additional information here |
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12.30pm-1.15pm University of Cambridge Sports Centre |
Squash Taster This taster session is an ideal way to try out this fun, exhilarating, calorie burning sport. Limited places How to book and additional information here |
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1.00pm-2.00pm University of Cambridge Sports Centre |
Running Group Aimed at beginners, these taster sessions will teach you the basics of getting started with running, and provide you with ideas on how to continue on your way to completing a 5k. Limited places How to book and additional information here |
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2.00pm-3.00pm Newnham College Porter’s Lodge |
Tour of Newnham College Gardens Join this tour of Newnham College’s beautiful gardens; it is one of Cambridge’s best kept secrets! Limited places
To be placed on the wait list for tickets please click here |
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2.30pm-4.00pm Norwich Auditorium, Roger Needham Building, West Cambridge |
Sleep and Transition Dr Guy Meadows will advise how to be resilient to stress during the day, switch off from work and connect with personal life, and achieve good quality sleep. Book your place here |
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5.30pm-6.30pm Principal’s Lodge, Newnham College |
Wellbeing & Work: Are We Making Progress? Professor Dame Carol Black will review whether ‘good’ work, employee engagement and wellbeing are being addressed in workplaces today. Book your place here |
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6.30pm-7.25pm University of Cambridge Sports Centre |
MetCon (Metabolic Conditioning Training) Bored of your training routine? Then you should try Metabolic Conditioning training! This is a high intensity training class (think extreme Circuits!) where the routine is changed regularly to keep the body guessing. You will be pushed to your limits for maximum calorie burn! Booking opens: 08.00am on 30/06/16 How to book and additional information here |