Window on Wellbeing events

10.00 – 12.00 Mindful movement and music – on campus – booking required

You’ll be introduced to the mindful movement and gentle exercise of Qigong and have the chance to make music together, including writing song lyrics in a group and putting them to music. Facilitated by a Qigong instructor (member of the Tai Chi and Qigong Union for Great Britain) and two experienced musicians, this session will give you space to move, express yourself and have fun. No prior experience needed. Light refreshments will be available. 

10.00 – 16.00 Chat with the RSPB – just turn up

Experts from the country’s largest nature conservation charity, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) will be at the stall in the precinct opposite the Refectory steps. Find out how they work to protect threatened birds and wildlife and what you can see close to home and work.

10.00 – 17.00 Sitting With It: BA Fine Art Degree Show 2022 – on campus – just turn up

Independently created by final year BA Fine Art students, Sitting With It celebrates the work of 62 graduating artists, with all mediums of contemporary art practice. Located in the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies.

11.00 – 14.00 Come and say hello at the information stall – just turn up

Come and meet the Wellbeing team at the stall in the precinct opposite the Refectory steps to find out more about what’s on, ask any questions and take away a freebie. We’d love to see you there. 

12.00 – 13.00 Indoor football kickabout – on campus – booking required

Calling all footballers! Come join us for a friendly indoor kickabout at the Gryphon Sports Centre. All you need is enthusiasm and a pair of trainers. This event is now fully booked, please email Martin Pelan if you want to be added to the reserve list.

12.10 – 12.50 Guided campus walk with the RSPB – on campus – booking required

Join a guided campus walk with the RSPB experts to take a look at the wildlife in our campus grounds from the bird and wildlife experts of the RSPB. A relaxing way to appreciate the nature all around us. 

12.30 – 13.00 Coherence breathing with Agnesia – online – booking required

Breathing deeply and productively is the secret to achieving ‘coherence’ – a state in which the heart, mind and emotions are perfectly aligned and in sync. When we are coherent our ability to think clearly and find better solutions is enhanced, and we feel more energetic, confident and calm. 

12.30 – 15.30 Sketch Club: drop in and draw – online and on campus – just turn up

Use your time to hone your sketching skills, chat with fellow art appreciators or simply indulge your creativity in a calm, inspiring atmosphere at the Gallery Sketch Club. Pop along to the Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery in the Parkinson Building. Stay for ten minutes or the full three hours. All materials provided. If you are working remotely, join us on Twitter @LULGalleries.

13.00 – 14.00 SwingTrain dance with Emma – on campus – booking required

Enjoy the energetic dance world of SwingTrain with a workout for body and mind that leaves you feeling de-stressed. Inspired by the joyful, energetic sounds of Charleston, Swing, Gospel, Electro Swing and Hot Jazz and open to all levels of fitness, SwingTrain makes exercise fun so you won’t notice you’re burning up to 500 calories!

13.10 – 13.50 Guided campus walk with the RSPB – on campus – booking required

Join a guided campus walk with the RSPB experts to take a look at the wildlife in our campus grounds from the bird and wildlife experts of the RSPB. A relaxing way to appreciate the nature all around us. 

14.00 – 17.00 Cycle taster at the Bodington Cycle Circuit LS16 6HQ – just turn up

A free opportunity to have a pedal around the cycle circuit up at Bodington. Bikes and helmets provided, or bring your own if you’d prefer. No booking required – just turn up!

14.30 – 14.45 Meditation and stretch with Deborah – online – booking required

This session with Deborah Marcus provides an effective mix of physical movement and meditation. She aims to help you to stretch your body and release muscle tension brought on by working manually or at a computer, promoting a sense of calm and wellbeing. 

15.30 – 16.30 Relax and stretch – on campus – booking required

A gentle class where Charlotte will guide you to focus on relaxation and stretching. 

All day – Two-minute treasures – watch online whenever suits you

Let members of the Special Collections and Galleries team tell you a tale in two minutes. Learn something new from these short, fun and informative responses to items in our collections, including stories about art, archives, books and manuscript.

All day – Unobtrusive Impact photography exhibition – on campus – just turn up

Drop into the Leeds University Union Building and see this exhibition by Rosa Quintana, a professional photographer from Spain who works in Cleaning Services. Rosa explains: “I wanted to show the quiet impact of the cleaning team, working in every building doing essential work. This felt particularly acute during the pandemic, but we do important work every day.” Share your thoughts on social media using the hashtag #FDImpact.