World Menopause Day 2022

We’re marking World Menopause Day with a programme of activities designed to raise awareness of the menopause and the support available at the University of Leeds. Whether you’re experiencing the menopause yourself or would like to be more knowledgeable and supportive to those who are, all staff are welcome.
Event programme
9:00 – 9:45 Menopause Cafe (for staff)
9:50 – 10:50 Lightning Talks
Menstrual Health | Hannah Robinson, PhD student, University of Leeds
A Pharmacist’s Perspective at a Menopause Clinic | Hayley Berry, Pharmacist, Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education
Menopause and Health Professional Education | Bee Macpherson, Associate Professor Clinical Education, School of Medicine and Naomi Quinten, Lecturer, School of Medicine
10:55 – 11:10 Coffee Break
11:15 – 11:30 Women’s Health Information: Online Resources
Sarah Stephenson, Communications and Engagement Manager, Wellbeing, Safety and Health Service
11:35 – 12:20 Hatha Yoga
Panna Asher, Occupational Health Service
12:25 – 13:00 Break
13:00 – 13:55 Mood and Cognition Talk
Sally Rose, Staff Counselling and Psychological Support Service Manager
14:00 – 14:55 Discussion Panel: hybrid session available for you to join in person or via Teams.
Patrick Craig, Head of Wellbeing, Wellbeing, Safety and Health Service
Rob Butler, Human Resources Manager, University of Leeds
Sally Rose, Staff Counselling and Psychological Support Service Manager
Hayley Berry, Pharmacist, Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education
Bee Macpherson, Associate Professor Clinical Education, School of Medicine
Bernadette Hardware, Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Wellbeing, Safety and Health Service
Hannah Robinson, PhD student, University of Leeds
Catharine Morgan, Development Manager, University of Leeds
15:00 – 15:45 Menopause Cafe (for students)
Book your place
You are welcome to join us for the whole day or pick and choose which activities interest you. Visit our Eventbrite webpage to register your attendance.
Venue details
Morning sessions (9:00am – 12:20pm) will take place in the Baines Wing, Room 1.15.
Afternoon sessions (1:00pm – 3:45pm) will be hosted in the Esther Simpson Building, Room 2.12.
The online meeting link to join the Discussion Panel will be circulated to attendees following registration.