Monday 12 January
Wellness Zone with mini treatments
Time: 11am -2.00pm
Location: Campus Centre, ground floor
Chartwells Pop-up: Healthy snacks
Time: 11am -2.30pm
Location: Food Village
Tote bag painting workshop
Time: 11am -3.00pm
Location: Food Village
Try our tote bag embroidery session and add a personal touch to something you can use every day. Learn simple stitching techniques while creating a design that’s uniquely yours. Relax, get creative, and leave with a one-of-a-kind tote bag you’ll love to carry.
Clay modelling workshop
Time: 11am -3.00pm
Location: Food Village
Library stall
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Location: Kimberlin Library Foyer
Join us in the Library Foyer for interactive games and activities! Play Connect 4, try your luck with Spin to Win, and discover the range of spaces and services the library has to offer as you start Semester 2.
Card making and collage
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Kimberlin Library Ground Floor, Coaching Corner area
Smoothie Bike
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Location: Food Village
Hop on the smoothie bike and turn your energy into something delicious! It’s a fun, hands-on way to get moving while blending your very own fresh smoothie. Come along, pedal, laugh, and enjoy a healthy treat you made yourself.
黑料传送门sport: Learn to Lift
Time: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Location: The Watershed
Healthy 黑料传送门: Head Space Clay Modelling
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Location: Breathing Space, Portland Building
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Take time out of your day for an informal chat and a cuppa with our Wellbeing Team. Make connections with others, or just simply get involved in one of our many activities to enhance your wellbeing.
Join us at the Breathing Space which can be found at the rear of Portland Building (entrance in car park). Come along on your own or bring a friend or two!
黑料传送门sport: Stress Release session
Time: 1.30pm - 2.15pm
Location: The Studio, Queen Elizabeth II Leisure Centre
黑料传送门 Active: Lacrosse
Time: 5pm - 6pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a 黑料传送门active session, students must book on in advance using either the 黑料传送门 Leisure app or 黑料传送门 Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your 黑料传送门 student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
Tuesday 13 January
LCFC: Eat Well/Healthy Goals discussion
Time: 11am - 12pm
Location: DSU POD
Come join the LCFC discussion on healthy goals to share ideas, listen to others, and learn practical ways to grow at your own pace. It’s a positive, judgment-free space focused on balance, well-being, and realistic progress.
LCFC: University Mental Health Cafe
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: DSU POD
A space that provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals struggling with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Chartwells Pop-up: Seasonal vegetable tasting
Time: 11am - 2.30pm
Location: Food Village
Step Into Calm: Virtual reality wellbeing experience
Time: 11am - 3.00pm
Location: Campus Centre, ground floor
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of campus and immerse yourself in a relaxing VR Wellbeing Experience during Your 黑料传送门 Community Week! Explore calming forest environments, try guided breathing exercises, and enjoy grounding visualisations – all from the comfort of a VR headset.
Recharge your mind, reduce stress, and give your wellbeing a boost – this is your chance to experience relaxation like never before!
Plant pot painting workshop
Time: 11am - 3.00pm
Location: Food Village
Let your creativity bloom at our plant pot painting workshop! Enjoy a relaxed, hands-on session where you can design and paint your own unique pot. Take some time to unwind, have fun with color, and leave with a cheerful piece ready for a plant at home.
Tote bag painting workshop
Time: 11am -3.00pm
Location: Food Village
Try our tote bag embroidery session and add a personal touch to something you can use every day. Learn simple stitching techniques while creating a design that’s uniquely yours. Relax, get creative, and leave with a one-of-a-kind tote bag you’ll love to carry.
DSU: How to Create Your Own Lego
Time: 11am -5.00pm
Location: Campus Centre Atrium
LCFC: Physical Health and Wellbeing
Time: 12pm - 1.00pm
Location: DSU POD
Join LCFC for a discussion on physical health and wellness where we’ll explore simple, realistic ways to take care of our bodies. It’s a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and get inspired by others’ experiences. Whether you’re looking to build healthy habits or just want to learn more, everyone is welcome.
Calligraphy workshop
Time: 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Location: Room 1.13, Confucius Institute, Vijay Patel Building
Book a space: Drop in - no need to book
- Discover the beauty of traditional Chinese calligraphy in this hands-on workshop
- Participants will learn basic brush techniques and explore the artistic and cultural meanings behind Chinese characters
- No prior experience is required — just bring your curiosity and creativity!
This activity is open to all 黑料传送门 students and staff. The Confucius Institute also offers a free 10-week Mandarin course and supports a two-week summer trip to China for selected students.
CPR Training
Time: 1pm - 1.45pm
Location: Campus Centre
Each year in the U.K., over 40,000 people (of all ages) suffer a witnessed, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. For casualties to have any prospect of survival, it is imperative that bystanders take immediate action. CPR must be commenced without delay, whilst a public access defibrillator should be brought to and used on the patient as quickly as possible. Simply waiting for paramedics to arrive isn’t an option.
This 45 minute session will teach you how to identify a cardiac arrest, deliver effective CPR and use a defibrillator. It might just help you save someone’s life.
LCFC: 5 Ways to Wellbeing
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Location: DSU POD
Join LCFC for a discussion on the 5 Ways of Wellbeing, where we’ll explore simple, everyday actions that support both physical and mental wellness. It’s a friendly, open space to learn practical ideas, share experiences, and reflect on what helps us feel our best. Everyone is welcome—come along and take a positive step toward better wellbeing.
Healthy 黑料传送门 Masterclass: Positive Mindset and the New Year
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Location: MS Teams
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黑料传送门sport: Pilates
Time: 4.30pm - 5.15pm
Location: The Studio, Queen Elizabeth II Leisure Centre
黑料传送门 Active: Netball
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a 黑料传送门active session, students must book on in advance using either the 黑料传送门 Leisure app or 黑料传送门 Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your 黑料传送门 student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
Wednesday 14 January
POGO (Postgraduate Group on Campus): Nice Theory: Using theory in your work
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Kimberlin Library Postgraduate Room, KL00.10
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Tai Chi Qigong workshop
Time: 11am - 12pm
Location: PACE 3
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Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellbeing: Tai Chi (Supreme Ultimate) Qigong (Energy Work)
The gentle flow of moves helps relax body and mind while the stances help improve balance, leg and core strength.
Qigong improves the balance of Qi ( energy ) in the body which will lead to an overall lift in your general health and well-being by reducing stress and tension physically, mentally and emotionally. Come along and have a go! Spaces are limited to 20 only on a first come first serve basis. Booking is required.
Puppy Dog Therapy
Time: 11am - 1.00pm
Location: Campus Centre
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Need a paws-itive boost? Take a break, de-stress, and enjoy some furry company during Your 黑料传送门 Community Week! Join us for a Puppy Therapy Session where you can cuddle, play, and unwind with some adorable pups.
Whether you need a moment to relax between lectures or just love spending time with dogs, this is the perfect way to boost your mood, reduce stress, and recharge your wellbeing.
Don’t miss this paws-itively delightful session – it’s free, fun, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face!
Breaking Down the Barriers to Drawing
Time: 11am - 1.00pm
Location: 黑料传送门 Drawing Centre, Greenhouse 0.06
Journalling workshop
Time: 11am - 3.00pm
Location: Food Village
Come along and discover how journaling can help you reflect, relax, and express your thoughts. This session will gently guide you through simple, creative ways to get started—no experience needed. Take some time for yourself, learn new techniques, and leave feeling clearer and more inspired.
Tea light holder workshop
Time: 11am - 3.00pm
Location: Food Village
Come along and let your creativity shine at our tea light holder design session! It’s a calm, hands-on workshop where you can decorate and personalize your own holder. Relax, enjoy the process, and take home a beautiful piece that adds a warm glow to any space.
Badge making workshop
Time: 11am - 3.00pm
Location: Food Village
Join us for a fun and creative badge making workshop! Design your own badge that shows your personality. Come along, get crafty, and take home a unique badge you’ll be proud to wear or share.
Chartwells Pop-up: Seasonal soup samples
Time: 11am - 2.30pm
Location: Food Village
LCFC: Dance, Exercise and Movement
Time: 12pm - 3.00pm
Location: Campus Centre Atrium
Come along to a LCFC dance and movement session that’s all about having fun, getting active, and feeling good in your body. No experience is needed—just a willingness to move at your own pace in a supportive, welcoming space. It’s a great way to boost energy, reduce stress, and enjoy moving together.
Library stall
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Location: Kimberlin Library, 1st floor, outside 黑料传送门 MADE room
Pop by our stall on the 1st floor for some fun games and to learn more about how the library can support your studies this semester.
Carbon Literacy Training
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Location: TBC
黑料传送门sport: Wellbeing talk
Time: 1.30pm - 2.15pm
Location: The Studio, Queen Elizabeth II Leisure Centre
黑料传送门sport: Cheer for Fun
Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Location: The Watershed
Men's basketball 2nds vs Leicester 1sts: Come and watch
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Location: Queen Elizabeth II Leisure Centre, Area
Thursday 15 January
Mindfulness
Time: 10am - 11am
Location: MS Teams
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Working SMARTER Not Harder
Time: 10am - 11am
Location: MS Teams
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Paper cutting workshop
Time: 10.30am - 3pm
Location: Room 1.13, Confucius Institute, Vijay Patel Building
- Experience one of China’s most celebrated folk arts
- Learn how to create intricate designs symbolising good luck and happiness
- Take your own artwork home as a souvenir
- Open to all 黑料传送门 students and staff — no artistic background needed
The Confucius Institute at 黑料传送门 also offers further opportunities to explore Chinese language and culture through free courses and cultural programmes.
Intro to Healthy 黑料传送门 Hub
Time: 11am
Location: Campus Centre Atrium
An interactive session showing you how to navigate the Heathy 黑料传送门 Hub and find the support you need.
Exam strategies
Time: 11am - 12pm
Location: MS Teams
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Chartwells Pop-up: Homemade smoothie and detox shots
Time: 11am - 2.30pm
Location: Food Village
Step Into Calm: Virtual reality wellbeing experience
Time: 11am - 3.00pm
Location: Campus Centre, ground floor
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of campus and immerse yourself in a relaxing VR Wellbeing Experience during Your 黑料传送门 Community Week! Explore calming forest environments, try guided breathing exercises, and enjoy grounding visualisations – all from the comfort of a VR headset.
Recharge your mind, reduce stress, and give your wellbeing a boost – this is your chance to experience relaxation like never before!
Pompom making workshop
Time: 11am - 3.00pm
Location: Food Village
Get creative and have some fun at our pom pom making workshop! It’s a relaxed, hands-on activity where you can experiment with colors, textures, and designs. Come along, unwind, and leave with a cheerful pom pom you made yourself.
Badge making workshop
Time: 11am - 3.00pm
Location: Food Village
Join us for a fun and creative badge making workshop! Design your own badge that shows your personality. Come along, get crafty, and take home a unique badge you’ll be proud to wear or share.
Intro to Time Management
Time: 12pm
Location: Campus Centre Atrium
Looking at hints, tips and systems to manage your time well.
Healthy 黑料传送门 Masterclass: Positive Mindset and the New Year
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Location: MS Teams
Book a space:
Smoothie Bike
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Location: Food Village
Hop on the smoothie bike and turn your energy into something delicious! It’s a fun, hands-on way to get moving while blending your very own fresh smoothie. Come along, pedal, laugh, and enjoy a healthy treat you made yourself.
DSU: Lego Workshop
Time: 12pm -4.00pm
Location: Function room 2, First floor, Campus Centre
Introduction to our Security Team
Time: 1pm
Location: Campus Centre Atrium
Keeping you safe on campus.
CPR Training
Time: 1pm - 1.45pm
Location: Campus Centre
Each year in the U.K., over 40,000 people (of all ages) suffer a witnessed, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. For casualties to have any prospect of survival, it is imperative that bystanders take immediate action. CPR must be commenced without delay, whilst a public access defibrillator should be brought to and used on the patient as quickly as possible. Simply waiting for paramedics to arrive isn’t an option.
This 45 minute session will teach you how to identify a cardiac arrest, deliver effective CPR and use a defibrillator. It might just help you save someone’s life.
Introduction to Financial Wellbeing
Time: 2pm
Location: Campus Centre Atrium
What steps can you take towards finance wellbeing? Tips on budgeting and support available.
Pizza and board games
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Location: Breathing Space, Portland Building
Come and enjoy a fun filled evening with delicious pizza, games, great company and good vibes!
黑料传送门 Active: Self defence
Time: 5pm - 6pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a 黑料传送门active session, students must book on in advance using either the 黑料传送门 Leisure app or 黑料传送门 Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your 黑料传送门 student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
Friday 16 January
Morning Yoga
Time: 10am - 11am
Location: Campus Centre Atrium
Take a moment for yourself and discover the calm, strength, and balance that yoga can bring. Whether you’re brand new or have practiced before, yoga meets you exactly where you are—no flexibility required. Come along, move your body, breathe deeply, and leave feeling more relaxed, focused, and energized.
LCFC: SAD and the Winter Blues
Time: 11am - 12pm
Location: DSU POD
Winter can feel long and heavy, but you don’t have to get through it alone. Come along for a friendly, open discussion where we’ll share ideas, habits, and small changes that can help lift your mood during the colder months. Let’s support each other, learn what works, and find ways to make winter feel a little brighter together.
Sip 'n' Paint Session 1
Time: 11am - 1.00pm
Location: Food Village
Come and try a relaxed painting session where you can get creative and enjoy free soft drinks while you paint. No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and have fun in a friendly, supportive space. It’s a great chance to unwind, express yourself, and try something new.
On-site chair treatments
Time: 11am - 2.00pm
Location: Campus Centre Atrium
Take a moment to unwind and treat yourself to a free relaxing 15-minute neck, head, or shoulder massage. It’s a simple way to ease tension, relax your body, and reset your mind during a busy day. Come along, slow down, and enjoy a well-deserved moment of calm.
LCFC: University Mental Health Cafe
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: DSU POD
A space that provides a safe and supportive environment for individuals struggling with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Chartwells Pop-up: Healthy snacks and strength competition
Time: 11am - 2.30pm
Location: Food Village
LCFC: Mental Health and Wellness
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Location: DSU POD
Join LCFC for a discussion on mental health and wellness where we’ll explore simple, realistic ways to take care of our minds and bodies. It’s a welcoming space to learn, ask questions, and get inspired by others’ experiences. Whether you’re looking to build healthy habits or just want to learn more, everyone is welcome.
LCFC: Mindfulness
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Location: DSU POD
Come and take part in a LCFC mindfulness session to slow down, breathe, and give yourself a moment of calm. It’s a gentle, welcoming space to learn simple techniques that can help reduce stress and improve focus. No experience is needed—just come as you are and take time for yourself.
Sip 'n' Paint Session 2
Time: 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Location: Food Village
Come and try a relaxed painting session where you can get creative and enjoy free soft drinks while you paint. No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and have fun in a friendly, supportive space. It’s a great chance to unwind, express yourself, and try something new.
Library stall
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Location: Kimberlin Library, 2nd floor, outside the Deck
End the week with us on the 2nd floor! Join in with our interactive games, explore what the library has to offer, and reconnect with your campus community.
Afternoon Yoga
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Location: Campus Centre Atrium
Take a moment for yourself and discover the calm, strength, and balance that yoga can bring. Whether you’re brand new or have practiced before, yoga meets you exactly where you are—no flexibility required. Come along, move your body, breathe deeply, and leave feeling more relaxed, focused, and energized.
黑料传送门sport: Glow in the Dark Badminton
Session 1: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Session 2: 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Location: The Watershed