We'll add more information to this page providing details of the activities on taking place at each of our campuses on 5 March.
Events at Avery Hill, Greenwich and Medway campuses
In the Avery Hill Dome and Dreadnought Atrium at Greenwich, there will be a host of promotional stands for students and staff from 12 noon – 2pm, and activities are taking place at the Drill Hall library in Medway throughout the day.
Some events are bookable in advance, including:
- Talks by Professor Derek Moore, Pro Vice-Chancellor in the Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences on dealing with the ups and downs of life so as to maintain our wellbeing. These are taking place at Greenwich at 11am and Avery Hill at 2:30pm.
- Mental health ambassador Phil Packer MBE will share some of his experiences of overcoming challenges (10am Greenwich campus), and will be rowing as part of the university's Row Britannia challenge.
- During the Hormones Matter Talk, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Judith Mohring will be giving an interactive talk (2:30pm Greenwich campus) covering cis women's experience of hormonal changes across the lifespan, and how this can impact on mental wellbeing.
Other events include:
- Vice-Chancellor Prof Jane Harrington signing the Time to Change pledge at 11:45am in the Dreadnought Atrium (note: time updated)
- Local activities run by our network of Wellbeing Champions,
- A Ditch the Desk walk - meet at 12:30pm outside Change Coffee.
You can see details of the events taking place further down this page.
Also, on University Mental Health Day you can earn extra Better Tickets in the BetterPoints Spring into Action challenge.
Tips, resources and research
Throughout the week we'll share tips and resources, which you can use whenever you need them. We'll also be showcasing research that's taking place right here at our university, and a podcast with Simon Ruffell from Kings College London.
Events taking place
Some of the events, shown below require booking - see each individual event listing below for more details.
