Give & Receive - Instagram challenge

Make an Instagram post which shows/represents an act of kindness - either given or received. Use #RAOkuon

Entries made from 17th February (Random Acts of Kindness Day) to 2nd March will be in with a chance to win an Instax instant camera.

Open to all students and staff

Mon 5 Feb

2pm - 3.30pm

Counselling workshop

Perfectionism and Procrastination workshop 

Open to all students - book a place here

 Take Notice

Mon 5 Feb

6.30 pm

Light Up the Night

SASS invites you to join them by lighting up the night in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. The event will include refreshments and speeches from fellow students. Head over to SASS’s Instagram to learn more @uonsass. Glass Painting- For anyone who wants a calm, safe space during this week, come and paint a glass with us to take home. It's free and is first come, first serve.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Take Notice

Connect

Tues 6 Feb

5pm - 7pm

Glass Painting

For anyone who wants a calm, safe space during this week, come and paint a glass with us to take home. It's free and is first come, first serve.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Take Notice

Connect

Wed 7 feb

5pm - 7pm

Therapeutic Art Therapy

Hosted by Sexpression, , this event is carried out by an art psychotherapist and will feature hands on art activities centred around the theme of self care and wellbeing. 

Open to all students - Head over to Sexpression’s Instagram to sign up to the event @sexpression.nottingham.

Take Notice

Connect

Thurs 8 Feb

5pm - 7pm

Prima Facie film screening

We will be screening the national theatre’s production of Prima Facie starring Jodie Comer, which is about a lawyer working within the criminal justice system who experiences sexual violence. It's free and is first come, first serve. Please be aware this play deals with themes that may be upsetting for some, including references to sex, violence, and rape.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Take Notice

Connect

Fri 9 Feb

2.30pm - 4.30pm

Expert Panel Event

We are joined by a panel of experts in the field of Sexual Violence to hear about the different services survivors and victims can access and what happens when they disclose an incident or make a report to the police. Our panel includes representatives from Nottinghamshire Police Rape and Serious Sexual Offences unit, the Crown Prosecution Service Rape and Serious Sexual Offences team and specialist support services.

The panel will share some of their most asked questions, barriers they face and provide clarity on common areas of confusion. 

They will be answering your questions from the anonymous question portal, opened at the beginning of the week, and any that come through during this event. 

To submit your question to the panel, please copy this link into your browser:  https://forms.office.com/e/71NfLPutS6 

Open to all students and staff - register here

Fri 9 Feb

6pm - 8.30pm

Crafting Change 

A Women’s Solidarity Event on Craftivism, Spoken Word and Sexual Violence.

An evening of spoken word, banner making, and activism to share solidarity for women experiences of sexual violence.

The event is open to women and allies of all genders.

Tues 13 Feb

11.30am - 2pm

Volunteering Careers Fair

Do you want to work or volunteer with a charity? The brand new Volunteering Careers Fair is a chance to meet charities and voluntary groups and hear about their opportunities. Come along and get inspired.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Wed 14 Feb

1pm - 2.30pm

Sober Sip and Paint

Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week is here February 12-16. The aim of this campaign is to raise awareness about drug and alcohol use so you can feel informed and supported. At UoNSU we have a harm reduction policy, which means we’re committed to sharing information that limits the harmful effects of drug and alcohol misuse and creating a culture around drugs and alcohol that is healthy and safe. This week will be centred around safety, support and information which means you can find out specific harm reduction information, how drugs and alcohol may affect your mental health and support for drug and alcohol misuse and addiction. We know that at university, there can be a lot of peer pressure to drink and so we will also be hosting a sober ‘Sip and Paint’ and encouraging Student Groups to run their own sober events.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Take Notice

Keep Learning

Wed 14 Feb

1pm - 2pm

Counselling workshop

Managing anxiety and stress

Open to all students - book a place here

 Take Notice

Thurs 15 Feb

1pm - 1.30pm

Counselling workshop

Breathe here now - Mindfulness for students

Open to all students - book a place here

Take Notice

Thurs 15 Feb

All day

Random Act of Kindness Week giveaway in libraries

Are you visiting our university libraries on Thursday 15 February to study or pick up a book? You may just find a free goodie bag. To mark Random Acts of Kindness Week and the HealthyU, HealthyUs, HealthyUniversity campaign, the Libraries team will be hiding goodie bags across seven libraries. The bags are limited in number and are first come, first served. In the bags are Hallward Library tote bag and notebook, stationery, sleepy time tea bag and more. Found a bag? Tag us on #UoNLibraries on Instagram.

Open to all students - fist come, first served!

Give

Thurs 15 Feb

2pm - 3.30pm

The Bereavement Journey Programme

Loss needs to be processed for our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Unresolved grief can also affect our attitudes, relationships and attainment. The Bereavement Journey is a place to talk - 7 online Sessions of films and discussion for anyone, whether grieving a death now, or wanting to explore a previous bereavement that may be unresolved.

Attendance is recommended for all the Sessions. It is most beneficial to attend at least a few weeks after the death - ideally after the funeral, but this is not essential and The Bereavement Journey can benefit those in anticipatory grief, also pregnancy loss.

Open to bereaved students and staff - Sign up here

Take Notice

Mon 19 Feb

All day

Random Acts of Kindness Scavenger Hunt

Look out for some freebies around Sutton Bonington Campus to make you smile, and pass the kindness on!

Open to all students - just turn up

Give

Mon 19 Feb

8.30am - 10.30am

Random Acts of Kindness Crafting Session

Join us at the Breakfast Club to get creative and make something special for yourself or to share with others as part of Random Act of Kindness Week! You can choose to paint a pebble with a positive design or make a badge to brighten up someone's day.

Open to all students - just turn up

Give

Tues 20 Feb

11.30am - 1.30pm

Random Acts of Kindness Crafting Session

Join us to get creative and make something special for yourself or to share with others as part of Random Act of Kindness Week! You can choose to paint a pebble with a positive design or make a badge to brighten up someone's day.

Open to all students - just turn up

Give

Tues 20 Feb

12 - 2pm

Understanding Assessment Feedback

A masterclass session to understand common challenges mature students can face. This session is hosted by a specialist service from the university. 

Open to all mature students - book a place here

Wed 21 Feb

1pm - 2pm

Counselling workshop

Managing perfectionism & procrastination

Open to all students - book a place here

Wed 21 Feb

5pm - 7pm

Clinic X on Tour

The Health Shop is offering free sexual health testing (chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV and syphilis), giveaways and advice for people who are trans and/or gender diverse.

Find out more about Clinic X

Open to all trans and gender diverse students - no need to book, just turn up

Thurs 22 Feb

2pm - 3.30pm

The Bereavement Journey Programme

Loss needs to be processed for our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Unresolved grief can also affect our attitudes, relationships and attainment. The Bereavement Journey is a place to talk - 7 online Sessions of films and discussion for anyone, whether grieving a death now, or wanting to explore a previous bereavement that may be unresolved.

Attendance is recommended for all the Sessions. It is most beneficial to attend at least a few weeks after the death - ideally after the funeral, but this is not essential and The Bereavement Journey can benefit those in anticipatory grief, also pregnancy loss.

Sign up here

Open to bereaved students and staff

Tues 27 Feb

12 - 2pm

Mature Student Socials

Come along to a mature student social to meet or catch up with other mature students. All socials include free food, non-alcoholic drinks and a selection of games and crafting activities. Find out more

Open to all mature students - No need to book, just turn up!

Wed 28 Feb

11.30am - 1.30pm

Random Acts of Kindness Crafting Session

Join us to get creative and make something special for yourself or to share with others as part of Random Act of Kindness Week! You can choose to paint a pebble with a positive design or make a badge to brighten up someone's day.

Open to all students - just turn up

Wed 28 Feb

1pm - 3pm

Financial Advice and Money Management

A masterclass session to understand common challenges mature students can face. This session is hosted by a specialist service from the university. 

Open to all mature students - book a place here

Thurs 29 Feb

2pm - 3.30 pm

The Bereavement Journey Programme

Loss needs to be processed for our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Unresolved grief can also affect our attitudes, relationships and attainment. The Bereavement Journey is a place to talk - 7 online Sessions of films and discussion for anyone, whether grieving a death now, or wanting to explore a previous bereavement that may be unresolved.

Attendance is recommended for all the Sessions. It is most beneficial to attend at least a few weeks after the death - ideally after the funeral, but this is not essential and The Bereavement Journey can benefit those in anticipatory grief, also pregnancy loss.

Open to bereaved students and staff - Sign up here

Thurs 29 Feb

4.30pm - 5.30pm

Schwartz Rounds

Schwartz Rounds provide a structured forum where all staff, clinical and non-clinical, come together regularly to discuss the emotional and social aspects of working in healthcare. The purpose of Rounds is to explore the challenges and rewards that are intrinsic to providing care, not to solve problems or to focus on the clinical aspects of patient care.

Find out more

Open to all students 

Every Monday

8.30am - 10.30am

Breakfast Club

An inclusive and welcoming social space free breakfast generously provided by the Salvation Army.

Need a bit of support or someone to talk to? Come and meet other students or chat with us and enjoy a hot, free breakfast. We ask that you please bring your own mug for hot drinks to support our sustainability goals.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up!

Give

Connect

Every Monday

7.30pm - 9pm

Friends International Globe Cafés

Are you an international student? Join the Café nearest to you to practice English, make friends, chat and enjoy cultural activities

Open to international students only - no need to book, just turn up!

Connect

Keep Learning

Every Monday

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Friends International Globe Cafés

Are you an international student? Join the Café nearest to you to practice English, make friends, chat and enjoy cultural activities

Open to international students only - no need to book, just turn up!

St. Nic's Church NG1 6AE

Connect

Keep Learning

Every Monday

8pm - 10pm

Friends International Globe Cafés

Are you an international student? Join the Café nearest to you to practice English, make friends, chat and enjoy cultural activities

Open to international students only - no need to book, just turn up!

Beeston Free Church NG9 2FY

Connect

Keep Learning

4-15 March

CENTRAL EVENT: University Mental Health Day 

There will be lots of activities going on across campuses for 2 awareness weeks as part of University Mental Health Day. Find out more, including a full calendar of events on the HealthyU University Mental Health Day page.

Mon 4 - 9 March

Empower Week

Empower is a collaborative campaign of targeted sessions and events to focus on tackling common barriers faced by female and non-binary UoN students to participate in physical activity, exercise, and sport. 

Open to female identifying students only - sign up here

Take Notice

Be Active

Mon 4 March

12 - 2pm

Mature Student Socials

Come along to a mature student social to meet or catch up with other mature students. All socials include free food, non-alcoholic drinks and a selection of games and crafting activities. Find out more

Open to mature students - No need to book, just turn up!

Tues 5 March

12pm - 2pm

National Student Money Week

National Student Money Week runs from 4-8 March 2024. Stalls will be held across campuses during the week with information, signposting, top tips and a competition!

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

C Floor Portland Building University Park

Wed 6 March

12pm - 2pm

National Student Money Week

National Student Money Week runs from 4-8 March 2024. Stalls will be held across campuses during the week with information, signposting, top tips and a competition!

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Wed 6 March

2pm - 3.30pm

Money Matters

Ever wondered about: Expected salary with your degree? Budgeting during your job search and when you have a job? What employers think about you asking questions on money? How and when to negotiate your salary? How to research a company's approach to pay transparency? This event, in collaboration with the Careers and Employability Service and the University’s Funding and Financial Support team, offers practical advice for financially informed career decisions and money management post-graduation. You can get the chance to engage in an open and honest discussion with a panel of graduate employers.

Open to all students - sign up here

Take notice

Be Active

Keep Learning

Next Steps

Thurs 7 March

12pm - 2pm

National Student Money Week

National Student Money Week runs from 4-8 March 2024. Stalls will be held across campuses during the week with information, signposting, top tips and a competition!

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up

Thurs 7 March

2pm

Women of Wisdom

For International Women's Day our Hindu chaplain, Sabrina Bhundoo, has organised a talk on inspiring women in Vedic culture and the role of women in Vedic culture, exploring how we can apply this to modern times. 

Includes a try on saree workshop. Light refreshments provided. 

Open to all students and staff - sign up here

A36 Portland Building, University Park

Thurs 7 March

2pm - 3.30pm

The Bereavement Journey Programme

Loss needs to be processed for our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Unresolved grief can also affect our attitudes, relationships and attainment. The Bereavement Journey is a place to talk - 7 online Sessions of films and discussion for anyone, whether grieving a death now, or wanting to explore a previous bereavement that may be unresolved.

Attendance is recommended for all the Sessions. It is most beneficial to attend at least a few weeks after the death - ideally after the funeral, but this is not essential and The Bereavement Journey can benefit those in anticipatory grief, also pregnancy loss.

Open to bereaved students and staff - Sign up here

Thurs 7 March

5.15pm - 7pm

Mature Student Socials

Come along to a mature student social to meet or catch up with other mature students. All socials include free food, non-alcoholic drinks and a selection of games and crafting activities. Find out more

Open to mature students - No need to book, just turn up!

Fri 8 March

9am - 5pm

Women in STEM Conference and Career's Event

The conference will bring together both delegates and inspiring role models from within the chemistry community to celebrate International Women's Day and showcase the contributions women have made to chemistry. Along with inspirational speakers, providing insights into their research and personal career paths, there will be a variety of stalls from local industries, providing a great chance to discuss perspectives of equality and diversity within STEM, as well as network for future career opportunities.

Open to Scientists of all genders and backgrounds - sign up here

Connect

Keep Learning

Thurs 14 March

2pm - 3.30pm

Loss needs to be processed for our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Unresolved grief can also affect our attitudes, relationships and attainment. The Bereavement Journey is a place to talk - 7 online Sessions of films and discussion for anyone, whether grieving a death now, or wanting to explore a previous bereavement that may be unresolved.

Attendance is recommended for all the Sessions. It is most beneficial to attend at least a few weeks after the death - ideally after the funeral, but this is not essential and The Bereavement Journey can benefit those in anticipatory grief, also pregnancy loss.

Open to bereaved students and staff - Sign up here

Thurs 14 march

5pm - 7pm

What is Ramadam?

Come and join the UoN chaplaincy team to learn about Ramadan and hear from fellow staff and students what Ramadan means to them. We will explore - what is Ramadan, and the significance of this holy month.

There will be an opportunity to share fast-breaking dates at the end. 

Light refreshments and snacks provided.

Open to all students and staff - sign up here

Oasis, A Floor, Portland Building, University Park

Take Notice

Mon 18 March

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Friends International Easter Celebration

Are you an international student? Come and join us to find out why Christians celebrate Easter. There will be drinks, cakes, readings, interviews and music.

Open to international students only - no need to book, just turn up!

Connect

Keep Learning

Mon 18 - Fri 22 March

Sustainability Action Week

Sustainability Action Week is back in 2024, 18-22 March!Join us for a dedicated week of activities and events highlighting environmental and social issues and action at UoN. There is something for everyone across our UK campuses, from wellbeing walks to nature talks.

This year we are excited to be joining forces with the Department for Music and the BBC Concert Orchestra with performances of 'Wild Isles' and student compositions.

Activities are for students and staff - visit the Sustainability Action Week events page for details of all the activities taking place

Connect

Keep Learning

Give

Take Notice

Wed 20 March

1pm - 1.30pm

Counselling workshop

Breathe here now - Mindfulness for students

Open to all students - book a place here

 MS Teams

Weds 20 March 

1-3pm

Hands-on habitat creation on The Downs

Help the grounds team create new wildlife habitats on The Downs. Create a dead hedge using fallen materials and self-set vegetation and extend the adjacent new memorial woodland habitats.

Open to all students and staff - add to your calendar

Meet at Millennium Gardens, University Park

Give

Connect

Thurs 21 March

12pm - 1pm (KMC)

12.30pm - 1pm (Jubilee, UP and SB)

Lunchtime Wellbeing Walks

Unwind in nature and recharge your mind. Green spaces have been proven to have a positive impact on our mental health, reducing levels of anxiety, depression and fatigue. Take some time out to explore our beautiful campuses. Visit some spaces you might not have been before and see what wildlife you can spot.

Join us for a guided walk! We'll be hosting four walks, one for each campus. 

For more information and advice, contact:

• Sam Rudd for King's Meadow Campus (KMC)
• Annabelle Long for Jubilee Campus
• Emma Taylor fr University Park Campus (UP)
• Zoey Ratcliff for Sutton Bonington Campus (SB)

Find out more about events and activties happening during Sustainability Action Week.

Open to all students and staff - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Meet at KMC reception - KMC

Meet outside Costa - Jubilee

Meet outside Portland Coffee - UP

Meet at Pegoda/under the bandstand - SB

Take Notice

Thurs 21 March

2pm - 3.30pm

The Bereavement Journey Programme

Loss needs to be processed for our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Unresolved grief can also affect our attitudes, relationships and attainment. The Bereavement Journey is a place to talk - 7 online Sessions of films and discussion for anyone, whether grieving a death now, or wanting to explore a previous bereavement that may be unresolved.

Attendance is recommended for all the Sessions. It is most beneficial to attend at least a few weeks after the death - ideally after the funeral, but this is not essential and The Bereavement Journey can benefit those in anticipatory grief, also pregnancy loss.

Open to bereaved students and staff - Sign up here

Fri 22 March

11am

Bulb planting at Sutton Bonington

Help plant summer bulbs for spring to autumn colour in one of the island beds on Sutton Bonington campus.

Contact Zoe Philips for more information.

Give

Connect

Wed 27 March

1pm - 3pm

Self-compassion and Wellbeing Workshop

A masterclass session to understand common challenges mature students can face. This session is hosted by a specialist service from the university. 

Open to all mature students - book a place here

Wed 27 March

2pm - 4.30pm

Disability and Neurodiversity Creative Storytelling Workshops

A space for staff and students to share their experiences at the University of Nottingham, shape the university’s approach to disability and neurodiversity support, and create some art in a medium of your choice along the way!

Open to all students and staff - register here

Thurs 28 March

2pm - 4.30pm

Disability and Neurodiversity Creative Storytelling Workshops

A space for staff and students to share their experiences at the University of Nottingham, shape the university’s approach to disability and neurodiversity support, and create some art in a medium of your choice along the way!

Open to all students and staff - register here

Take Notice

Thurs 28 March

2.30pm - 6.30pm

Spring Sports & Social Day

Come together and celebrate making it to the end of Term 2! This event will also be a great opportunity to meet other students staying in Nottingham over the Easter Break. 

There will be:

• Archery Tag
• Old School Sports Day (Jubilee Campus)
• Pop up activities & Music (Connect 4, badminton, Swingball Giant Jenga)
• Rounders, Badminton, Spike ball
• Bring your instruments to our Jamming Corner 
• HealthyU Active April Info

 Open to residential students only - no need to book, just turn up!

The Downs, University Park

Core Longue, Jubilee Campus

Band Stand, Sutton Bonington

Be Active

Connect

Thurs 28 March

7.30 pm

Adventure City Golf

Grab your mates, and celebrate the end of term with a round at Lost City Adventure Golf - you've worked hard, why not play hard too?! Supported by the University of Nottingham Students Union, we're offering these subsided tickets to you and your friends just before you head away on Spring Break. Advanced booking is adviced.

Open to all students - Book here

The Cornerhouse, Burton St, Nottingham NG1 4DB

Be Active

Connect

Whole month of April

Active April Steps Challenge 

We are encouraging everyone to keep moving over the holidays and get out in the fresh air (and hopefully sunshine!), to benefit physical and mental health. Regular activity has so many health benefits and it also gives us a break from study and work.

To help you stay active, we have collaborated with UoN Sports to host a Moves steps challenge for the month of April. We invite you to take 240,000 steps across the month (averages 8,000 steps a day).

All staff and students are welcome to take part. Everyone who completes the challenge will be entered into a prize draw for a student to win a £100 Amazon voucher or Polaroid camera, and a staff member to win £30 Amazon voucher.

To take part, all you need to do is:

1. Register with the free Moves app

2. Link your tracking device to the Moves app

3. Join the Active April Steps Challenge on 1st April (in the Moves app)

For details on how to set up Moves, visit the UoN Moves App page.

Open to students and staff

Moves App

Whole month of April

My Great Outdoors photo competition

Is there an outdoor place where you enjoy getting active? Love a stroll around your local park? Feel most at home up a mountain?

Whatever the place or the activity, post a photo of your favourite outdoor space and be in with a chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher.

To enter:

1. Upload your photo and give it a name, then tell us a bit about the place you have chosen as your great outdoors.

2. Email br-healthyu@nottingham.ac.uk with your details and the name of your post (so we can identify the winners).

Please note, we encourage staff to get involved too, but prizes are funded for students only.

Open to students and staff

Online

Visit Padlet to enter for staff and students

Visit Padlet to enter for students in halls

Be Active

Tues 30 April

2pm - 3pm

Identifying career opportunities and making decisions about your future

A masterclass session to understand common challenges mature students can face. This session is hosted by a specialist service from the university. 

Open to all mature students - book a place here

D37 Careers Event Space

Tues 14th May

12pm - 2pm

ChillChat - University Park

We are highlighting the theme of connecting with others for health and wellbeing during May. To take a break from revision, come along to chill with a cup of tea and a chat with other students. There will be some crafting activities for who want to get creative.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up!

Other opportunities for ChillChat include:

• ChillChat Jubilee - Tuesday 28th May 12-2pm (Exchange Atrium, Jubilee)

• Crafternoons - Friday 10 May 10am-4pm (Oasis, Portland Building)

• Coffee, Cake & Chat -  Friday 17 May 2-4pm (Oasis, Portland Building)

• Meet & Eat - 15th May 4-6pm (University Park)

• Soup Lunch open to all students and staff every Wednesday in May at 1pm - 3pm (Oasis, Portland Building)

• Friends International Globe Cafes every Monday in Beeston, City Centre, Jubilee and Sutton Bonington. Open to international students only.

For more details on these events, see listings below.

Liberation Hub, C floor, Portland Building, University Park

 Connect

May 

(closing date Friday 10 May)

Recipe Book Contest

Calling all culinary enthusiasts. We are creating a UoN recipe book, and we need your help.

Would you like your favourite recipe to feature in the first edition of a UoN recipe book? If so, please read on.

Hello everyone! We are the UoN Recipe Book team. We are excited to launch our UoN recipe book competition. We are a group of students and staff within the Faculty of Science, keen to share our love for cooking wholesome, delicious meals with inexpensive and basic ingredients. We invite you to share your passion for food by submitting your favourite recipe and help us to show that good food doesn't have to be expensive. So, get ready to turn up the heat in the kitchen and let your culinary creativity shine!

Why submit a recipe? -Share your love for food -Win amazing prizes -See your favourite recipe featured in the first UoN student recipe book for all to enjoy.

Recipe criteria: Vegetarian (with options to substitute ingredients for meat if required) -Aim for a budget of approximately £2/person - Use seasonings and spices (e.g. black pepper, basil, paprika)

· Recipe submitted should serve either 2 or 4 people and fit into one of the following recipe book categories (eggs; dairy; pasta, rice, noodles; bread; potatoes; vegetables & fruit; legumes)

How to join us: IT’S SIMPLE:

1. Think of a recipe you love

2. Share via the google form 

Amazing prizes: Winning recipes will be featured in the UoN recipe book. Those who receive the highest number of votes will be awarded £20 supermarket vouchers

Timeline: Submission deadline: 10th May. Winners Announcement: Mid June

Connect with us: Follow us on Instagram @uonrecipebook for updates, behind-the-scenes content and more cooking inspiration.

Online

Connect

Every Monday

7.30pm - 9pm

Friends International Globe Cafés

Are you an international student? Join the Café nearest to you to practice English, make friends, chat and enjoy cultural activities.

Open to international students only - no need to book, just turn up!

Core Lounge, Newark Hall, Jubilee Campus

Connect

Keep Learning

Every Monday

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Friends International Globe Cafés

Are you an international student? Join the Café nearest to you to practice English, make friends, chat and enjoy cultural activities.

Open to international students only - no need to book, just turn up!

St. Nic's Church, NG1 6AE

Connect

Keep Learning

Every Monday

8pm - 10pm 

Friends International Globe Cafés

Are you an international student? Join the Café nearest to you to practice English, make friends, chat and enjoy cultural activities.

Open to international students only - no need to book, just turn up!

Beeston Free Church, NG9 2FY

Connect

Keep Learning

Every Wednesday

1pm - 3pm

Soup Lunch

We are delighted to announce that as of May 1st OASIS will be hosting a weekly soup lunch! Here students will be able to help themselves to a portion of soup and a roll to fuel them through the final academic term. 

This event is supported by the Salvation Army.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up!

Oasis, A floor, Portland Building, University Park

Connect

Every other Thursday starting 11th Jan 2024

1pm - 2.30pm

CAMEO

Women's group for partners of international students and scholars, children welcome!

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up!

Beeston Free Church, Salthouse Lane, NG9 2FY

Connect

Thurs 2 May

10am - 2pm

Cycle Fair

It will take place alongside our usual Dr Bike session at George Green Quad. Bikeworks will be selling refurbished bikes which start from as little as £80 and Notts Police / University Security will be giving advice and freebies to help keep cyclists and their bikes safe and secure.

 Lime, Nottingham's e-bike hire operators, will also be taking part with advice and offers to help our university community to give e-bikes a try. If anyone can help promote this event to staff and students that would be really helpful.

Open to all staff and students - no need to book, just turn up!

George Green Quad, University Park

Be Active

Wed 8 May

11am - 2pm

Sexual Health Screening

All students can get simple, effective tests for chlamydia and gonorrhoea at our pop-up sexual health screening. The test is quick and easy - vaginal swab or pee in a pot (don't pee an hour before you test).

If you'd prefer to order free postal test, visit SH:24 if you live in Nottingham City and SH.UK if you live in Nottinghamshire.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up!

Liberation Hub, C floor, Portland Building, University Park

Take Notice

Wed 8 May

1pm - 2pm

Managing Anxiety & Stress Workshop

In a fast-paced world, everyone experiences stress and anxiety from time to time. Stress and anxiety are not always bad however if they begin to interfere with your daily life then it’s good to take action.

In this workshop we will focus on:

• What does stress and anxiety mean to you?

• What are some of the causes/triggers?

• Spotting the early warning signs of stress and anxiety

• Sharing ideas about tips and techniques to build on our ability to manage stress and anxiety.

Open to all students - book a place

Online - MS Teams

Take Notice

Keep Learning

Thurs 9 May

5pm - 6pm

Identifying career opportunities and making decisions about your future

A masterclass session to understand common challenges mature students can face. This session is hosted by a specialist service from the university. This is an in-person workshop

Open to all mature students - book a place here

Online - MS Teams

Keep Learning

Fri 10th May

12pm - 4pm

Crafternoons - ChillChat Special

A relaxed afternon of crafting, chatting and refreshments. 

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up!

Oasis, A29 Portland Building, University Park

Connect

Tues 14th May

1pm - 2.30pm

Perfectionism and Procrastination Workshop

Exploring the link between perfectionism and procrastination and some ways in which students might manage this.

Plus Two 1 hour reflective spaces for students to delve into their own personal journey of Perfectionism and procrastination - these will be carried out on the 28th May and 11th June for all who attend the first session.

Open to all students - book a place

Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus

Take Notice

Keep Learning

Wed 15th May

1.30pm - 3pm

Wednesday afternoons with the Conservation Society

No Mow May surveying -  Count the plant species found in certain areas to understand what the benefits are of leaving spaces to grow wild. Please note:

• Grounds can provide PPE essential to the task, including gloves, eye protection and hi-vis vests.
• Volunteers should provide their own footwear and will not be permitted to work with inadequate footwear on tasks where risk of foot injury is possible.
•  First Aid kit will be provided on site.

If you have any questions, contact sustainability@nottingham.ac.uk.

Open to all staff and students - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Jubilee Campus

Connect

Wed 15th May

2pm - 3.30pm

Creative Scribbles for anxious thoughts workshop

A creative workshop designed to provide you with a way to reflect on wellbeing and consider events and thoughts in ways that suit you

• This is an in-person workshop.
• The workshop is facilitated by an art therapist.
• Basic art materials will be used within the session, all resources will be provided.
• A creative alternative to journaling will be explored. 

NOTE - this workshop will be carried out In Person on University Park campus - venue to be confirmed when you receive your reminder

Open to all students - sign up here

Keep Learning

Take Notice

Wed 15th May

4pm - 6pm

Meet and eat! - sign up for free vegetarian food and help shape the Edible Campus Strategy

Run in conjunction with the Student Dining Co-op, free vegetarian food will be on the menu at the Edible Campus project’s communal eating events/assemblies on University Park and Jubilee Campuses in May and June.

A discussion about what sustainable food should look like at the University of Nottingham will be followed by a free vegetarian meal kindly provided by the Dining Co-op. The results of the discussions will be used to help shape our Edible Campus Strategy for the future. Places are limited, so to reserve your spot!

The Edible Campus Project aims to connect our community by building relationships with food and nature - working to create more spaces where staff, students, and members of the wider local community can learn about growing fruit, vegetables and herbs and promoting healthy, sustainable food on campus.

Open to all staff and students - sign up here!

University Park

(venue will be emailed after you register)

Connect 

Fri 17th May

2pm - 4pm

Coffee, Cake and Chat - ChillChat Special

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up!

Oasis, A29 Portland Building, University Park

Connect

Mon 20th May

1pm - 2.30pm

Perfectionism and Procrastination Workshop

Exploring the link between perfectionism and procrastination and some ways in which students might manage this.

Plus Two 1 hour reflective spaces for students to delve into their own personal journey of Perfectionism and procrastination - these will be carried out on the 28th May and 11th June for all who attend the first session.

 Open to all students - book a place

Online - MS Teams 

Take Notice

Keep Learning

Wed 22nd May

12pm - 1.30pm

Wednesday afternoons with the Conservation Society

Hedgehog tunnel surveys - Meet at entrance to Hallward Library. Help set up and monitor tunnels to understand hedgehog numbers on campus. Please note:

• Grounds can provide PPE essential to the task, including gloves, eye protection and hi-vis vests.
• Volunteers should provide their own footwear and will not be permitted to work with inadequate footwear on tasks where risk of foot injury is possible.
•  First Aid kit will be provided on site.

If you have any questions, contact sustainability@nottingham.ac.uk.

Open to all staff and students - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Tues 28th May

12pm - 2pm

ChillChat

We are highlighting the theme of connecting with others for health and wellbeing during May. To take a break from revision, come along to chill with a cup of tea and a chat with other students. There will be some crafting sessions for who want to get creative.

Open to all students - no need to book, just turn up!

The Atrium, Exchange Building Jubilee Campus

Connect

Wed 29 May

1.15pm - 2.15pm

Managing Anxiety & Stress Workshop 

In a fast-paced world, everyone experiences stress and anxiety from time to time. Stress and anxiety are not always bad however if they begin to interfere with your daily life then it’s good to take action.

In this workshop we will focus on:

• What does stress and anxiety mean to you?

• What are some of the causes/triggers?

• Spotting the early warning signs of stress and anxiety

• Sharing ideas about tips and techniques to build on our ability to manage stress and anxiety.

Open to all students - book a place

Monica Partridge Building, University Park Campus

Take Notice

Keep Learning

All month

Keep Learning Competition

WIN - £50 Blackwells voucher

Learning new things and exploring new activities can help you feel good and improve your mental health. It's about having fun and there are many things you can learn to help your wellbeing at the same time.

For example, have you learnt to cook healthy meals while at uni? Have you decided to take up paddle boarding? Are you learning a new language ready for your travels? 

Share with us a photo which depicts what you have been learning (this could be a hobby, skill or knowledge) and/or a description. To do this:

1. Follow us on Instagram (@uonwellbeingteam)

2. Send us your photo and/or description in Instagram Direct Messenger

Every student who takes part will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 Blackwells voucher.

We will be adding all photos/descriptions to a Padlet, so entries will be visible to other students for inspiration.

Competition closes Sunday 30 June.

If you have any questions, email br-healthyu@nottingham.ac.uk

Instagram

Follow @uonwellbeingteam

Keep Learning

Tuesday 4 June

10am - 2pm

Vet School Wobble Week Event

Are you a vet student just starting out at UoN?
Feeling overwhelmed by university?
Join us for a relaxing day at our Wobble Week event! Drop in for a chat, crafting activities, tea, coffee and biscuits.

Open to Vet School students - no need to book, just turn up!

Vet School Atrium, sutton Bonington Campus

Take Notice

Connect

Every Monday

7.30pm - 9pm

Friends International Globe Cafés

Are you an international student? Join the Café nearest to you to practice English, make friends, chat and enjoy cultural activities.

Open to international students only - no need to book, just turn up!

Core Lounge, Newark Hall, Jubilee Campus

Connect

Keep Learning

Every Monday

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Friends International Globe Cafés

St. Nic's Church, NG1 6AE

Connect

Keep Learning

Every Monday

8pm - 10pm

Friends International Globe Cafés

Connect

Keep Learning

Every Wednesday

1pm - 3pm

Soup Lunch

We are delighted to announce that as of May 1st OASIS will be hosting a weekly soup lunch! Here students will be able to help themselves to a portion of soup and a roll to fuel them through the final academic term. 

This event is supported by the Salvation Army.

Open to all students - no need to book, ust turn up!

Connect

Every other Thursday starting 11th Jan 2024

1pm - 2.30pm

CAMEO

Women's group for partners of international students and scholars, children welcome!

Open to all students  no need to book, just turn up!

Beeston Free Church, Salthouse Lane, NG9 2FY

Connect

Wed 5 June

1.30pm - 3pm

Wednesday afternoons with the Conservation Society

No Mow May surveying - Meet outside Jubilee Hotel & Conference Centre. Count the plant species found in certain areas to understand what the benefits are of leaving spaces to grow wild. Note that: 

• Grounds can provide PPE essential to the task, including gloves, eye protection and hi-vis vests.
• Volunteers should provide their own footwear and will not be permitted to work with inadequate footwear on tasks where risk of foot injury is possible.
•  First Aid kit will be provided on site.

If you have any questions, contact sustainability@nottingham.ac.uk.

Open to all staff and students - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Connect

Wed 5 June

1.30pm - 3pm

Wednesday afternoons with the Conservation Society

Habitat creation and litter picking - Meet at Millenium Garden. Please note:

• Grounds can provide PPE essential to the task, including gloves, eye protection and hi-vis vests.
• Volunteers should provide their own footwear and will not be permitted to work with inadequate footwear on tasks where risk of foot injury is possible.
•  First Aid kit will be provided on site.

If you have any questions, contact sustainability@nottingham.ac.uk.

Open to all staff and students - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Wed 12 June

1.30pm - 3pm

Wednesday afternoons with the Conservation Society

Installing wildlife houses and wildlife cameras - Meet at entrance to Hallward Library. Please note:

• Grounds can provide PPE essential to the task, including gloves, eye protection and hi-vis vests.
• Volunteers should provide their own footwear and will not be permitted to work with inadequate footwear on tasks where risk of foot injury is possible.
•  First Aid kit will be provided on site.

If you have any questions, contact sustainability@nottingham.ac.uk.

Open to all staff and students - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Wed 19th June

1.30pm - 3pm

Wednesday afternoons with the Conservation Society

Installing wildlife houses and wildlife cameras - Meet outside Jubilee Hotel & Conference Centre. Please note:

• Grounds can provide PPE essential to the task, including gloves, eye protection and hi-vis vests.
• Volunteers should provide their own footwear and will not be permitted to work with inadequate footwear on tasks where risk of foot injury is possible.
•  First Aid kit will be provided on site.

If you have any questions, contact sustainability@nottingham.ac.uk.

Open to all staff and students - no need to sign up, just turn up!

Wed 19th June

4pm - 6pm

Meet and eat! - sign up for free vegetarian food and help shape the Edible Campus Strategy

Run in conjunction with the Student Dining Co-op, free vegetarian food will be on the menu at the Edible Campus project’s communal eating events/assemblies on University Park and Jubilee Campuses in May and June.

A discussion about what sustainable food should look like at the University of Nottingham will be followed by a free vegetarian meal kindly provided by the Dining Co-op. The results of the discussions will be used to help shape our Edible Campus Strategy for the future. Places are limited, so to reserve your spot!

The Edible Campus Project aims to connect our community by building relationships with food and nature - working to create more spaces where staff, students, and members of the wider local community can learn about growing fruit, vegetables and herbs and promoting healthy, sustainable food on campus.

Open to all staff and students - sign up here!

Connect

Tues 25 June

Wellbeing conference: Fostering Wellbeing for a Thriving Workplace - Day 1

This online conference is for anyone who is interested in exploring the importance of wellbeing in the workplace. It is divided into two separate but related days. 

On each day delegates will have an opportunity to share best practice and exchange viewpoints on various approaches. They will also be able to reflect on the challenges and possible solutions to address wellbeing deficits in today’s workplace.

It is anticipated that this conference will facilitate networking opportunities and future initiatives for professionals, organisations and advocates interested in advancing wellbeing and menopause inclusivity in the workplace. 

Free to all staff and students - find out more and register

Online

 Wellbeing conference: Navigating the Menopause Journey - Day 2

This online conference is for anyone who is interested in exploring the importance of wellbeing in the workplace. It is divided into two separate but related days.

This online conference is for anyone who is interested in exploring the importance of wellbeing in the workplace. It is divided into two separate but related days. 

On each day delegates will have an opportunity to share best practice and exchange viewpoints on various approaches. They will also be able to reflect on the challenges and possible solutions to address wellbeing deficits in today’s workplace.

It is anticipated that this conference will facilitate networking opportunities and future initiatives for professionals, organisations and advocates interested in advancing wellbeing and menopause inclusivity in the workplace.

 Free to all staff and students -  find out more and register 

Weds 26 June

1.30pm - 3pm

Wednesday afternoons with the Conservation Society

Installing wildlife houses and wildlife cameras - Meeting point TBC. Please note:

• Grounds can provide PPE essential to the task, including gloves, eye protection and hi-vis vests.
• Volunteers should provide their own footwear and will not be permitted to work with inadequate footwear on tasks where risk of foot injury is possible.
•  First Aid kit will be provided on site.

If you have any questions, contact sustainability@nottingham.ac.uk.

Open to all staff and students - no need to sign up, just turn up!

July and August 2024

Arts PGT Summer Programme 2024

Life at UoN can feel quite different over summer. Teaching has finished, there are fewer students around, and you have the pressure of your master’s project to contend with. To support you during this time, the Faculty of Arts has put together a programme of events and activities for all Master's students. A full programme of activities for July are posted on our Summer Programme site on Xerte.

Open to Faculty of Arts PGT students - Find out more

Click here for more details of location

Connect

All Summer

Take a break this summer and access leisure reading, TV, film and more from UoN Libraries

Did you know you can access a wide range of leisure reading books as well as TV, film and theatre recordings from University of Nottingham Libraries? Leisure reading Whether you like to read classics, non-fiction, graphic novels, essay collections or contemporary fiction, you'll find your next great read in in our leisure reading collection. You can also borrow from a wide range of fiction titles in Hallward Library. Theatre Stream theatre productions online, iincluding popular National Theatre plays such as Frankenstein. TV and film Watch TV and film with Box of Broadcasts and Kanopy.

Find out more

Open to all students and staff - no need to book, just turn up

UoN Libraries

Connect

Keep Learning

Thursdays from 18th July (or by arrangement)

12pm - 1pm

Try Table Tennis

Table tennis raises the heart rate, helps strengthen muscles, mobilises the joints, sharpens reaction times and hugely improves hand-eye coordination, all of which help to improve one’s quality of life. These sessions are not competitive and are just for fun. Table tennis balls and paddles are provided.

Open to all staff and students - email sally.hanford@nottingham.ac.uk

Portland outdoor table tennis tables

Be Active

Keep Learning

Weds 3rd July

12 noon - 1pm

Reading Critically Webinar

This summer, Libraries' Learning Development team are hosting a series of sessions dedicated to supporting Postgraduate students with dissertations and projects. 

Find out more

Open to postgraduate students only - no need to book, just turn up

Online

Thurs 4th July

1pm - 2.30pm

CAMEO

Women's group for partners of international students and scholars, children welcome!

The next date is August 8th.

Open to all students  no need to book, just turn up!

Beeston Free Church, Salthouse Lane NG9 2FY

Weds 10th July

12 - 1pm

Time management webinar

This summer, Libraries' Learning Development team are hosting a series of sessions dedicated to supporting Postgraduate students with dissertations and projects. 

Find out more

Open to postgraduate students only - no need to book, just turn up

Weds 17th July

1pm - 2pm

Criticality and argument webinar

This summer, Libraries' Learning Development team are hosting a series of sessions dedicated to supporting Postgraduate students with dissertations and projects. 

Find out more

Open to Engineering & Arts and Humanities postgraduate students only - no need to book, just turn up

Tues 23rd July

1pm - 2pm

Editing and proofreading webinar

This summer, Libraries' Learning Development team are hosting a series of sessions dedicated to supporting Postgraduate students with dissertations and projects. 

Find out more

Open to postgraduate students only - no need to book, just turn up

Wed 24th July

1pm - 2.30pm

Morgan Stanley Asia Webinar Series - Introduction to Global Capital Markets

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals.

Before you attend an event, take a look at the company's website to find out more about them. Think about the questions you have to work out if you would like to work for them. Avoid asking anything that you could easily find the answer on their website. This is an opportunity to impress, so do some initial research. 

Find out more employer recruitment events

Open to all students - book your place

Tues 30th July

1pm - 2.30pm

Presentation skills workshop

Do you want to improve your presentation skills?  The Learning Development team are leading a workshop just for you.

In this practical workshop you will learn how to employ confident body language, how to use your voice effectively, and how to cultivate the self-belief needed to tell a captivating story through your presentation. No experience necessary but a willingness to participate and improve your presentation skills is required.

Find out more

Open to postgraduate students - sign up here

22nd July - 26th August

Globe Cafe

Globe Café will continue through the summer! Join the Café nearest to you on a Monday evening for refreshments and fun activities with volunteers and other international students!

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Open to international students only - no need to book, just turn up!

Follow on  Facebook& Instagram @friendsinternationalnottingham to find out timings and locations.