Free Weights and Conditioning class
Monday 5 June, 13:00-13:45, Studio 2, Sport & Fitness Centre
Suitable for all students
Join a free Weights and Conditioning class as part of Sport & Fitness' Destresstival, a programme of free classes and social sport sessions to help you de-stress this exam period. Places are limited, so you will need to book in advance using the Sport & Fitness app or book at Reception when you arrive.
Not used Sport & Fitness before? Follow the booking link for more information, including what to wear, lockers and changing rooms, and where to ask for directions, as well as the full Destresstival programme!
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PGR Development: Writing clearly and concisely
Tuesday 6 June, 10:00-11:30, online
Suitable for postgraduate research students
This workshop discusses what it means to write clearly and concisely at postgraduate research level and provides practical advice on sharpening up your own writing to communicate your research and ideas more effectively. It will be most useful for those who have draft texts.
This workshop will also take place in-person on Tuesday 20 June.
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Free Body Combat class
Tuesday 6 June, 18:00-18:50, Studio 2, Sport & Fitness Centre
Suitable for all students
Join a free Body Combat class as part of Sport & Fitness' Destresstival, a programme of free classes and social sport sessions to help you de-stress this exam period. Places are limited, so you will need to book in advance using the Sport & Fitness app or book at Reception when you arrive.
Not used Sport & Fitness before? Follow the booking link for more information, including what to wear, lockers and changing rooms, and where to ask for directions, as well as the full Destresstival programme!
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Parents' and Carers' Fortnight: Time to Write
Wednesday 7 June, 10:00-12:00, Fourth Floor Training Room, Main Library
Suitable for students with parental or caring responsibilities
It can be difficult for parent/carer writers to find time to write. Without opportunities to indulge our creativity, our mood can very quickly deteriorate, and life can lose its spark.
With that in mind, Time to Write carves out some dedicated writing time, free of nappy changing, tantrums, and unreasonable demands for a tenth biscuit. Whether you are working on a novel, a poem, or your latest scholarly monograph, bring your project and paper and pen or a laptop and immerse yourself in your writing with like-minded parents and carers.
This event is open to UoB students and staff as part of Parents' and Carers' Fortnight 2023.
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Barber Student Workshop: Print Club with Laura Onions
Wednesday 7 June, 14:00-16:30, Barber Institute
Suitable for all students
Get messy with the Barber Print Club, a hands-on monthly printmaking workshop with local artist Laura Onions.
Laura will guide you through the skills needed to create your own beautiful, printed artwork inspired by the Barbers collection. No previous printmaking experience is required.
Spaces cost £3 per student.
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Student Mentors: Relaxation Workshop
Wednesday 7 June, 15:15-16:15, Hampton Room, Chamberlain Tower
Suitable for students living in University accommodation
In our busy lives where stress is a daily companion, it's difficult to stay at ease or perform well in exams and studies if the body and mind are tense.
Join the Student Mentors for this Relaxation Workshop to discuss stress and its impacts, get information on different techniques on how to relax, talk about the benefits of relaxation, and try a relaxation exercise.
During this relaxation exercise you are asked to lay down on a yoga mat, whilst Student Mentors read a peaceful relaxation script to help relax your mind and guide you to imagine your own peaceful safe place. This place will be an imaginary area that you can visualise to help calm and relax your mind whenever you are feeling stressed.
Comfortable clothing is recommended, although this workshop does not include exercise.
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PGR Development: Reviewing the literature
Thursday 8 June, 14:00-15:30, online
Suitable for postgraduate research students
A literature review is an analysis, critical evaluation and synthesis of previous research on a topic. Writing a literature review is an important part of postgraduate research and this workshop or online course will help you understand the nature of a quality literature review and provide advice on constructing an effective synthesis of the literature you have read.
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Free Body Balance class
Thursday 8 June, 17:00-18:00, Dojo, Sport & Fitness Centre
Suitable for all students
Join a free Body Balance class as part of Sport & Fitness' Destresstival, a programme of free classes and social sport sessions to help you de-stress this exam period. Places are limited, so you will need to book in advance using the Sport & Fitness app or book at Reception when you arrive.
Not used Sport & Fitness before? Follow the booking link for more information, including what to wear, lockers and changing rooms, and where to ask for directions, as well as the full Destresstival programme!
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Parents' and Carers' Fortnight: Time to Sketch
Friday 9 June, 10:30-12:30, Winterbourne House & Gardens
Suitable for students with parental or caring responsibilities
Creativity is essential in maintaining wellbeing for many parents and carers, but it can be difficult to find the time for it. Without opportunities to indulge our creativity, our mood can very quickly deteriorate, and life can lose its spark.
With that in mind, Time to Sketch carves out some dedicated drawing time, free of nappy changing, tantrums, and unreasonable demands for a tenth biscuit. Whether you are a seasoned sketcher or a complete beginner, bring a sketchbook and drawing medium of your choice and capture the beauty of Winterbourne’s gardens like only you can.
This event is open to UoB students and staff as part of Parents' and Carers' Fortnight 2023.
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Barber Family Workshop: The Barber Bestiary of Fantastic Beasts
Saturday 10 June, 11:00-13:00, Barber Institute
Suitable for students with children or young relatives
Design your own marvellous monstrous creatures in this collage workshop led by artist Fiona Cullinan. Discover the animals that call the Barber home, then experiment with paper techniques to craft your own hybrid beast, whether it be a scaly dog, a horned lion, a winged rhinoceros – or even a whole new creature from your imagination! Play with shape and texture to explore the unique personality of your creation before setting them free into a wild habitat. Finally, we’ll gather all the animals together to create a temporary bestiary of fantastic beasts.
Perfect for families with children aged 6-11 years old. £3 per child with a supporting adult accompanying for free. Refreshments and all materials will be provided.
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