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Mon 27th June - Fri 8th July 7.00 | 7.30 | 8.00 | 8.30 In Person Booking and information ► |
Sports Centre Individual Health Checks Would you like a better understanding of your current physical health? If yes, book in for one of our free ‘Health Checks’ which will take you through some simple, non-invasive tests. These checks will consist of:- Measurement of your height and weight, Blood pressure test, Body composition test, Flexibility test |
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Mon 27th June - Fri 08 July In Person Booking and information ► |
Cambridge Sport - Free 5 Day Pass Have five days free Cambridge Sport membership on us! Movement and exercise is so important for good wellbeing. During the festival of wellbeing, sign up for 5 days free Cambridge sport membership and try the Gym, play Badminton, Squash, do a Fitness Class or jog around the track. Available only during the Festival of Wellbeing. |
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Mon 4th July - Fri 8th 12:00 - 14:00 In Person Drop In - booking not required |
Come and join us at the University Sports Centre for a free lunchtime game of table tennis, badminton, pickleball and/or boccia? You can pop over on your own, or bring some colleagues with you, anytime between 12 noon and 2pm (Mon-Fri). All you need is a pair of trainers as playing equipment will be provided. Bike parking and changing facilities are available on site. |
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* Mon 4th 12:00 - 12:50 14:00 - 14:50 * Tue 05th 12:00 - 12:50 14:00 - 14:50 In Person Booking and Information ► |
A Mindful Wander Around Clare Hall Join Clare Hall in a guided (or self-guided) mindful wander and outdoor meditation, enjoying the College’s beautiful grounds and gardens. Mindfulness is about purposely paying attention in the present moment, noticing our surroundings and what we are doing, rather than being caught in thinking about the past or future. You’re warmly invited to take in the sights, sounds and fragrances of Clare Hall’s green spaces this summertime. The guided session will begin with mindful sculpture sketching and tree gazing, before heading over to West Court for a short guided meditation, after which participants will be free to roam our gardens. Activities include: Mindful sculpture sketching, Tree gazing, Guided meditation and Free to roam. |
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Mon 4th 12:00 - 13:00 In Person Booking and information ► |
Wellbeing Photography Walk - Central Cambridge Join Lloyd Mann & Nick Saffell in this Wellbeing Photography Walk around Central Cambridge The sessions aim to teach simple steps that will help you take great photographs using your smartphone or camera, with a no-pressure, hands-on approach. We help you think about what makes good subject matter, and support you with angles and framing, allowing you to get the best shot possible. The photo exercises give you something to occupy your mind and stimulate your brain, to get creative and hopefully the sessions might encourage you to take photos every day. |
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Mon 4th 13:00 - 14:00 In Person booking and information ► |
Putting The Men into Mental Health Our statistics show that men are significantly underrepresented in accessing counselling at the University Staff Counselling Centre and account for only one third of all referrals. Why might this be? Are there barriers that stop men speaking openly about their emotions and seek professional help and if so, what are they? Come and watch an engaging question and answer session with one of our male staff counsellors being interviewed as he grapples with these issues. There will be plenty of time for questions at the end. This session is in-person. An on-line zoom session will be held on 28 June. |
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Tue 5th 12:00 - 13:00 In Person Booking and information ► |
Held in the beautiful gardens of Gonville & Caius, West Road, come along to this session for an hour of gentle and inclusive yoga practice, accessible to all body shapes, ages and backgrounds. Don't worry if you have never practiced yoga or are coming back to the mat after some time - everyone is welcome. Although this session will be held in the gardens, a room will be available in case of inclement weather. Please wear suitable clothing and bring a mat. |
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Tue 5th 12:00 - 13:00 Online Booking and information ► |
Effects of Loneliness on Brain Function and Cognition Loneliness and isolation are increasing in societies all around the world, particularly in young people. Yet, the effects of loneliness on brain function and cognition are not clear. In this talk, Dr Livia Tomova, will present recent findings on how loneliness impacts brain function and cognition in young adults and adolescents. The implications of this research in the light of mental health problems will be discussed. Dr Livia Tomova, Henslow Research Fellow and Director of Studies for Psychological and Behavioural Studies |
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Wed 6th 10:00 - 11:00 Online Booking and information ► |
Saying Thank You: Getting Better at Appreciating Our Colleagues We all like to feel appreciated but how often do we take the time to say thank you and praise a colleague for a job well done? From a university perspective, recognition and appreciation are vital: they create a positive working environment, motivate people, make them feel valued, help them to see the purpose and importance of their work, and improve performance by reinforcing positive behaviours and embedding values. ourcambridge is offering this session to provide an opportunity for colleagues to share ideas and approaches for recognising and appreciating the contribution of others. |
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Wed 6th 10:30 - 11:30 In Person Booking and information ► |
Wellbeing Wander: A Tour of King's College Garden Landscape King's College has historic landscapes and gardens rich in heritage and beauty. Spend a summer's afternoon exploring the Provost's secret garden, the wildflower meadow, the Fellows' Garden and the community orchard with Senior Horticulturist Steven Coghill. |
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Wed 6th 11:00 - 12:00 Online Booking and information ► |
Social Media Use and Adolescents' Mental Health: Beyond "Good" or "Bad" In this talk, Luisa Fassi from the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit & Department of Psychiatry, will discuss the extent to which existing research can inform us of the effect that social media use has on adolescents’ mental health. Specifically, Luisa will examine the evidence on the links between different patterns of social media use (e.g., time spent on social media, messaging with friends, posting, exposure to specific content) and different mental health states (e.g., wellbeing and life satisfaction) as well as conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety and eating disorders). |
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Wed 6th 11:00 - 12:30 In Person Booking and information ► |
Tour of King's College Chapel and Roof Join Domus Bursar, Philip Isaac, for a tour of King's College's historic chapel. If the weather is suitable, there will be the opportunity to visit the chapel roof. |
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Wed 6th 12:00 - 13:15 Online Booking and information ► |
6 Moments That Matter – How to Live a Secure and Fair Financial Life Life is a risky business with implications for our financial wellbeing. Living longer, working later, career flexibility, and evolving family formations, mean that our financial futures are shaped not only by the decisions we make about our money, but increasingly by the decisions we make about our life. Join this interactive session with Jane Portas to find out about financial life in the UK, differences in people’s financial life journeys, how financial gaps arise between men, women, and other groups, and what Covid-19 means for all of our financial futures. Jane will talk about how our mindsets influence our financial life, and introduce “6 Moments That Matter”, which bring together our money and our life, and help us to consider the steps we can take at home, at work and in society to build a secure and fair financial future for everyone. |
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Wed 6th 14:00 - 15:00 In Person Booking and information ► |
Wolfson College Mindful Garden Tour Join head gardener Oscar Holgate for a mindful wander through Wolfson College’s tranquil gardens. Engage your senses with the sights and sounds of our plants and wildlife and enjoy Oscar’s insights into the science of why gardens are healthy for us. |
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Thu 7th 08:40 - 17:00 In Person Booking and information ► |
Dr Bike session - Greenwich House We are pleased to be able to offer free Dr. Bike sessions and security marking to University of Cambridge staff. During the 20 minute session, our fully trained mechanics will check your bike and replace brake pads, cables and inner tubes for free, if needed and time permitting. Advice can be given on any further work that cannot be carried out in the time slot. |
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Thu 7th 11:00 - 12:00 Online Booking and information ► |
Delicious Things to do with Seasonal Vegetables Chef and food writer Rosie Sykes in a collaboration with Bea Brown and Cambridge Sustainable Food spends some time talking about all the good things we can eat and cook in July including talking about surplus produce and how to make the most of food. |
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Thu 7th 12:00 - 13:00 In Person Booking and information ► |
Secrets of the University Church Join Associate Vicar Reverend Devin McLachlan and tour Great St Mary’s Church with some fun highlights — the Regius Professor of Divinity who was dug up and posthumously burnt at the stake; the ‘Black Assembly’ between the University and the city; Royal visits, the Cambridge Quarters, and the physician who stuffed an opium-addicted vicar into a cow… |
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Fri 8th 11:00 - 12:00 Online Booking and information ► |
Yin yoga is a slow deep practice perfect for the body and mind to find synchronicity and balance. While the body lets go of tension held in the muscles, helping you find a soothing deep stretch, yin is suitable for all and simply requires a few yoga blocks, bricks a cushion or three and a space to lie down, if you've a cat or dog that like to stretch with you - perfect! We'll finish our practice with a yoga Nidra, known as yogic sleep. This session will be delivered by Sarah-Cate Blake. |
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Fri 8th 12:00 - 12:30 Online Booking and information ► |
Revive and Refresh with Mindfulness: Session 2 - Refresh It is easy to rush through the day without noticing our thoughts, feelings and sensations. Mindfulness practice helps us pause and become present, so we get in touch with our authentic experience. We can so easily become entangled in energy draining thoughts that drive our emotions and lead to stress or anxiety. Mindfulness practice helps us notice these thoughts so we can deal with them better. Join Esther Hunt as she takes you through this Mindfulness Refresh session. |
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Fri 8th 12:00 - 13:00 13:15 - 14:15 In Person Booking and information ► |
2 Sessions: Safety check and Gears & Brakes Outspoken Cycles are running two one-hour workshops with a 15-minute break in between. Participants can sign up for one or both. Each session is ticketed separately. Both sessions will include time for questions. |
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Fri 8th 12:00 - 13:30 In Person booking and information ► |
Get some fresh air and take a tour of the University Farm. You will get to see what goes on in the farm as well as the opportunity to see some livestock. This tour is wheelchair accessible. |
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Fri 8th In Person 13:30 - 15:00
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Take a break from looking at your screen and join us for a walk around Madingley Park. The tour will give you the opportunity to get out into nature and explore more of the University estate including the Capability Brown designed parkland. |
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Mon 27th June - Fri 1 July 9.00am - 5.00pm In Person Drop In - booking not required |
The People’s Portraits Exhibition Ordinary people from all walks of life. Wander at your leisure through this amazing exhibition at Girton College. In 2000, the Royal Society of Portrait Painters mounted a millennial exhibition entitled People’s Portraits. The idea was to represent ordinary people from all walks of life, and thereby offer a picture of the United Kingdom as it moved from the 20th century into the 21st. The resulting collection is rich in the diversity of its subjects. For further information, please visit the website |
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Mon 27th - Fri 1 July 10.00am - 6.00pm In Person Drop In - booking not required |
Discover Wolfson's Gardens: Tree Trail A self-guided Tree Trail around the beautiful and varied garden 'rooms' of the grounds of Wolfson College. For further information, please visit the website |
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Mon 27th - Fri 1 July Anytime Online |
Journeys Through Art Designed to Relax and Restore Short Films by the Fitzwilliam Museum ► David's Joy Inspired by the tremendous power of Max Richter's soundscape, David Hicks, a non-trained dancer responds to art and architecture at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. ► Look, Imagine, Move - Nature & Symbols In this film we are surrounded by flowers from all seasons keeping fresh across the ages. We still ourselves in the face of this cacophony of colour, shape, form and symbolism. ► Look, Imagine, Move - Drama & Morality In this film we find ourselves in a relatively small corner of the Fitzwilliam Museum with three powerful and evocative paintings. We can nestle in here and settle for a while - we might imagine ourselves sat on a plush velvet chair. We have arrived into the landscaped stories of 19th century England, some 150-170 years ago. ► Look, Imagine, Move - Sensuality & Power With music and dance, step into art at the Fitzwilliam Museum. In this film we are in the world of the Venetian Renaissance in the 16th century - a time when Venice enjoyed vast wealth, prestige, and legendary splendour. Confident in their power and influence Venetians were celebrating a lust for life, ideals of beauty and grandeur, and new sumptuousness. ► Look, Imagine, Move - Seascapes & Skyscapes Welcome to the Fitzwilliam gallery that holds paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. We are in the 17th Century at a time when Dutch trade, science and art were amongst the most acclaimed in the world and there was a growing passion for panoramic depictions of the countryside. |