Recommit to your health
January 3, 2018
The Christmas break is now over and the New Year has begun. There is no better time to think about what you can do this year to improve your wellbeing and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The People and Culture team and the Department of Sport would like to invite you to start off your new …
Make sure you count: Talking about disability at UoN
November 27, 2017
Once again this year we’re excited to be hosting a range of events across the University as part of Disability December. Whether it’s an evening of comedy or a lunch time session about mental health, we hope you can take time out from the busy run up to the holidays to join us in raising …
Come along to the Christmas Fair
November 22, 2017
The Women’s Staff Network would like to welcome you to their Christmas Fair taking place in the Medical School Foyer of Queen’s Medical Centre on Tuesday 5 December at 11am until 2pm. The Fair will host nearly 30 stalls selling Christmas crafts, jewellery, cards, flowers, bird boxes, planters, decoupage, beauty products, bags, hair accessories, crochet …
Introducing Disability December 2017
November 15, 2017
Disability December 2017 is nearly here — it’s the second year that we have celebrated this programme at the University of Nottingham. The University of Nottingham’s Disability December programme stems from International Day of Persons with Disabilities which falls on 3 December each year. This day aims to promote empowerment for people with disabilities, helping …
Comedy Live with Francesca Martinez and Steve Day
November 14, 2017
Thursday 14 December 7pm start Djanogly Theatre, Nottingham Lakeside Arts Presented as part of Disability December 2017, Comedy Live will be showcasing two outstanding, award-winning stand-up comedians, Francesca Martinez and Steve Day. Open to University of Nottingham staff and their guests. Free. Book now to avoid disappointment! Francesca Martinez is a wobbly* comedian, writer and …
Let’s talk about disability
November 8, 2017
‘We are disabled people leading change’ — Disability Rights UK Disability Rights UK is a charity organisation whose vision is for equal participation for all. They work with organisations in all sectors to support them to put disabled people’s priorities at the heart of their policies and practices. They work with disabled people to enable them …
Stress and Mental Health at Work
As part of the University of Nottingham’s Disability December programme, we are delighted to welcome Steve Metcalf to the University to discuss stress and mental health at work on Friday 1 December (12:00-13:30) in A13, Pope Building. Steve Metcalf is the Director and Chief Trainer at Robustmind Mental Fitness Ldt, a leading provider in mental …
Black History Month 2017 commences
October 4, 2017
Black History Month 2017 is now underway — it’s the fifth year that we have celebrated this event at the University of Nottingham. During the last half-decade, Black History Month has become a powerful and thought-provoking tradition at the university — helping us to celebrate black history and black culture whilst encouraging thought and challenging …
Steel drums and salsa dancing for Black History Month 2017
September 25, 2017
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences presents two musical events for Black History Month 2017. Both events are free, all are welcome and there is no need to book. Come along for the celebrations! Thursday 19 October: Steel Drum Band – A live performance Thursday 12 …
Tea & Talk in support of the Mental Health Foundation
September 21, 2017
The Faculty of Engineering presents… Tea & Talk Event – Tuesday 10th October 10am to 1pm in Room C21, NTEC Building. Tea & Talk is a fundraising event in support of the Mental Health Foundation. It will be an opportunity for an informal get together to discuss mental health issues and share experiences. The Faculty will be …
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