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Wed 6 Jul 2022 – Fri 9 Dec 2022

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Wednesday 6 July 2022

07:00
Individual Health Checks new Finished 07:00 - 07:20 University Sports Centre

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

Please adhere to the following before attending:

  • 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
  • Wear clothes that allow access to your upper arm (e.g. short sleeved t shirt)

The duration of the health check should be around 20 minutes.

Please note: the results of the health check are not to be taken as firm medical advice. If you have any worries about your health, please consult a medical specialist.

07:30
Individual Health Checks new Finished 07:30 - 07:50 University Sports Centre

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

Please adhere to the following before attending:

  • 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
  • Wear clothes that allow access to your upper arm (e.g. short sleeved t shirt)

The duration of the health check should be around 20 minutes.

Please note: the results of the health check are not to be taken as firm medical advice. If you have any worries about your health, please consult a medical specialist.

08:00
Individual Health Checks new Finished 08:00 - 08:20 University Sports Centre

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

Please adhere to the following before attending:

  • 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
  • Wear clothes that allow access to your upper arm (e.g. short sleeved t shirt)

The duration of the health check should be around 20 minutes.

Please note: the results of the health check are not to be taken as firm medical advice. If you have any worries about your health, please consult a medical specialist.

08:30
Individual Health Checks new Finished 08:30 - 08:50 University Sports Centre

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

Please adhere to the following before attending:

  • 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
  • Wear clothes that allow access to your upper arm (e.g. short sleeved t shirt)

The duration of the health check should be around 20 minutes.

Please note: the results of the health check are not to be taken as firm medical advice. If you have any worries about your health, please consult a medical specialist.

10:30

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.

Meeting point will be shown on your booking confirmation email.

11:00
Tour of King's College Chapel and Roof new Finished 11:00 - 12:30 King's College, Porter's Lodge

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.

NB. Access to the roof top is via one of the corner turrets (107 steps) and is not accessible for those with mobility impairments. People attending will be asked to wear stout shoes (no flip flops etc) and must be able to ascend by this manner. Once on the roof, there is space down each side to walk along a duckboard, with a parapet affording protection, although there is the feeling of exposure to those who may have suffer from anxiety over height.

The meeting place will be shown on your booking confirmation email.

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).

12:00

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.

This event is open to all staff and students.

Jane Portas is a financial expert, author of The Risks in Life Series of award-winning insight reports and financial wellbeing guides, and the creator of 6 Moments That Matter, a unique life-stage approach to help people and organisations to improve fair financial futures. Now a portfolio director, she is a former ‘big 4’ professional services partner where for 30 years she advised financial services firms on strategy, governance, risk, regulation, and customer matters. She is a member of Women’s Business Council, advisor to the charity Surviving Economic Abuse, and a co-founder of Insuring Women’s Futures.

The session will be facilitated by Jenny Rampling, Chair of the University of Cambridge Women’s Staff Network, member of the Women in Higher Education Network team and Senior Programme Co-ordinator, ourcambridge.

14:00
Wolfson College Mindful Garden Tour new Finished 14:00 - 15:00

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.

Thursday 7 July 2022

07:00
Individual Health Checks new Finished 07:00 - 07:20 University Sports Centre

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

Please adhere to the following before attending:

  • 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
  • Wear clothes that allow access to your upper arm (e.g. short sleeved t shirt)

The duration of the health check should be around 20 minutes.

Please note: the results of the health check are not to be taken as firm medical advice. If you have any worries about your health, please consult a medical specialist.

07:30
Individual Health Checks new Finished 07:30 - 07:50 University Sports Centre

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

Please adhere to the following before attending:

  • 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
  • Wear clothes that allow access to your upper arm (e.g. short sleeved t shirt)

The duration of the health check should be around 20 minutes.

Please note: the results of the health check are not to be taken as firm medical advice. If you have any worries about your health, please consult a medical specialist.

08:00
Individual Health Checks new Finished 08:00 - 08:20 University Sports Centre

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

Please adhere to the following before attending:

  • 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
  • Wear clothes that allow access to your upper arm (e.g. short sleeved t shirt)

The duration of the health check should be around 20 minutes.

Please note: the results of the health check are not to be taken as firm medical advice. If you have any worries about your health, please consult a medical specialist.

08:30
Individual Health Checks new Finished 08:30 - 08:50 University Sports Centre

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

Please adhere to the following before attending:

  • 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
  • Wear clothes that allow access to your upper arm (e.g. short sleeved t shirt)

The duration of the health check should be around 20 minutes.

Please note: the results of the health check are not to be taken as firm medical advice. If you have any worries about your health, please consult a medical specialist.

11:00

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.

Rosie Sykes is a chef, writer & consultant. She has worked with some of the leading names in British food. She had her own pub in central London & has helped establish kitchens for restaurants, delis & hotels nationwide. Rosie has written 3 cookery books & now works mainly on community projects.

12:00
Secrets of the University Church new Finished 12:00 - 13:00

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…

There may be an opportunity to go up the Tower depending on the conditions on the day.

Friday 8 July 2022

07:00
Individual Health Checks new Finished 07:00 - 07:20 University Sports Centre

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

Please adhere to the following before attending:

  • 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
  • Wear clothes that allow access to your upper arm (e.g. short sleeved t shirt)

The duration of the health check should be around 20 minutes.

Please note: the results of the health check are not to be taken as firm medical advice. If you have any worries about your health, please consult a medical specialist.

07:30
Individual Health Checks new Finished 07:30 - 07:50 University Sports Centre

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

Please adhere to the following before attending:

  • 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
  • Wear clothes that allow access to your upper arm (e.g. short sleeved t shirt)

The duration of the health check should be around 20 minutes.

Please note: the results of the health check are not to be taken as firm medical advice. If you have any worries about your health, please consult a medical specialist.

08:00
Individual Health Checks new Finished 08:00 - 08:20 University Sports Centre

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

Please adhere to the following before attending:

  • 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
  • Wear clothes that allow access to your upper arm (e.g. short sleeved t shirt)

The duration of the health check should be around 20 minutes.

Please note: the results of the health check are not to be taken as firm medical advice. If you have any worries about your health, please consult a medical specialist.

08:30
Individual Health Checks new Finished 08:30 - 08:50 University Sports Centre

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

Please adhere to the following before attending:

  • 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
  • Wear clothes that allow access to your upper arm (e.g. short sleeved t shirt)

The duration of the health check should be around 20 minutes.

Please note: the results of the health check are not to be taken as firm medical advice. If you have any worries about your health, please consult a medical specialist.

11:00
Yin Yoga and Meditation new Finished 11:00 - 12:00

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 from the Fitzwilliam Museum Learning Team

12:00
University Farm Tour new Finished 12:00 - 13:30

Get some fresh air and take a tour of the University Farm.

You will get a look at what goes on in the farm as well as the opportunity to see some livestock.

This tour is wheelchair accessible.

The meeting point will be shown on your booking confirmation email.

If you miss the present moment, you miss your appointment with life. ― Thich Nhat Hanh,

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. Mindfulness is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). See NHS Mental Health

Esther Hunt is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Registered Psychotherapist. She has been teaching Mindfulness for 5 years and was instructed by bestselling author Dr Patrizia Collard. She provides sessions for HR staff wellbeing services, school leadership teams, University students, and in the charity sector. Esther presented at the Festival of Wellbeing in 2021.

13:30
Madingley Park Tour new Finished 13:30 - 15:00

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.

Tuesday 26 July 2022

11:00

The Women’s Staff Network provide a regular, informal group to bring together members who would like to discuss and share their experiences of their menopause journey.

The group’s aim is to provide a supportive environment and relaxed discussion.

Friday 9 December 2022

12:00

Working with Fatigue or Energy Impairment

Many disabled staff find ourselves trying to work while managing our Fatigue or Energy Impairment. Doing this is, at best, difficult, and made more-so by our sense that if we mention it, we risk being labelled “lazy”. Hence we tend to struggle on, alone and in silence.

As more colleagues with long-Covid return to work, now feels like a good time for us to begin talking openly about what it feels like and how we can start to improve things.

We are holding an Online panel discussion, beginning with Dr Anna Ruddock from the Chronic Illness Inclusion Project, plus members of the DSN talking about our lived-experience and opening into a wider conversation about working with Fatigue and /or Energy Impairment.

To maximise inclusion we invite you to join our 1 hour discussion over lunch time. Find a comfortable place to sit and feel free to bring your lunch.