Self Care Week
National Self Care Week 14 - 20 November 2022 (for students and staff)
The University has joined forces with local health, voluntary and community services to celebrate Self Care Week and promote self care and wellbeing across Kirklees.
Self Care Week is an annual national awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self care across communities, families and generations. Exercise Self Care for Life is the theme for 2022, supporting people to "exercise" self care for a healthier, happier life. Self care and being kind to yourself might involve a physical activity, doing something new or fun, or it might involve talking to someone.
As part of Self Care week, why not try something new? Have a look at the range of free activities and events available to students and staff on campus and virtually.
| Monday 14 November | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Time | Location | For | Further info |
| ActiveHud Beginners Walking | 12.30 - 1.00pm | Outdoors from campus | Students and staff | Find out more and book |
| ActiveHud Tai Chi | 1.15 - 2.15pm | ActiveHud Studio 2 | Students and staff | Find out more and book |
| ActiveHud Kung Fu | 5.15 - 6.15pm | ActiveHud Studio 2 | Students and staff | Find out more and book |
| Tuesday 15 November | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Time | Location | For | Further info |
| ActiveHud Yoga | 7.45 - 8.30am | ActiveHud Studio 2 | Students and staff | |
| Living with Long-term Conditions | 10.00am - 12.00pm | Online | Students and staff |
A Get Set Goal workshop run by the Health and Wellbeing Academy. |
| Christmas book display | 11.00am - 3.00pm | SB3/01a | Students and staff |
Do you have some time to spare? Drop in for half an hour to the Seminar Room on Floor 3 of the Schwann Building during your lunch break. We are building our annual Christmas Book Display and we will be decorating it with origami. If you would like to contribute, please join in the origami fun in the Floor 3 seminar room. No experience in origami needed. Contact: Shelving.Supervisors@hud.ac.uk |
| Social Connection - Why it matters | 12.30 - 1.15pm | Online | Students and staff |
How socially connected do you feel? Would you like to understand more about the impact of social connections on health and wellbeing or help those around you to be more socially connected? This interactive information session will help you to learn about the importance of social connection in building personal resilience. The final part of the session will be split into groups for an opportunity to share your ideas and learn what resources and opportunities are available to help you, and those around you, feel more supported and more connected. |
| Wednesday 16 November 2022 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Time | Location | For | Further info |
| Marketplace | 10.00 - 2.00pm | Student Central Event Hub | Students and staff |
Come and meet a wide variety of organisations from across Kirklees who are dedicated to improving outcomes for everyone in our area. They are happy to provide advice and support on a range of topics either for yourself or your family and friends. |
| ActiveHud Women's Wellness Gym | 12.30 - 2.00pm | ActiveHud Mezzanine | Students and staff | Find out more and book |
| Living with Long-term Conditions | 2.00 - 4.00pm | Online | Students and staff |
A Get Set Goal workshop run by the Health and Wellbeing Academy. |
| ActiveHud Pilates | 5.30 - 6.15pm | ActiveHud Studio 2 | Students and staff | Find out more and book |
| Thursday 17 November | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Time | Location | For | Further info |
| Making Friends at Uni | 10.00 - 11.15am | Online | Students only |
A Get Set Goal workshop run by the Health and Wellbeing Academy. |
| Surviving the toughest foot race on earth | 12.30 - 1.00pm | Oastler Building OA7/27 | Students and staff |
Guest speaker: Daniel Hermann. Former GB athlete (800m) and Partnership Manager for the Pennine Sports Partnership. "Who could you be if you pushed yourself to your limits? What could you do? Where might you go?" The Marathon des Sables is a gruelling 6 marathons in 6 days in the Sahara Desert, whilst carrying absolutely everything you need. Join Danny Hermann to learn more about the tragic circumstances that motivated him to take part and how he endured and survived what is described as "mentally, the ultimate challenge - an experience like no other in the world" |
| ActiveHud Run for Fun | 12.30 - 1.00pm | Outdoors | Students and staff | |
| ActiveHud Pure Stretch | 4.15 - 4.45pm | ActiveHud Studio 2 | Students and staff | |
| Friday 18 November | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Time | Location | For | Further info |
| ActiveHud Walking | 12.30 - 1.00pm | Outdoors | Students and staff | Find out more and book |
| ActiveHud Couch to 5k Training | 12.30 - 1.00pm | ActiveHud Gym | Students and staff | Find out more and book |
| Sunday 20 November | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Time | Location | For | Further info |
| ActiveHud Women's Wellness Gym | 1.00 - 2.00pm | ActiveHud Gym | Students and staff | Find out more and book |
External events
A list of external, independent, music, theatre, arts, nature, or health-related events across Kirklees that may be of interest.
External support and resources
Discover a range of external resources and websites for free practical advice, guidance and support to help you navigate life.
For support or more information
University Student Wellbeing and Disability Services
- Email: studentwellbeing@hud.ac.uk
- Visit the Wellbeing Support website
- Sign up to Togetherall
Huddersfield Students' Union Wellbeing
- Email: Advice-centre@hud.ac.uk
- Visit the Advice Centre website
- Call: 01484 473446
The University Health Centre
- Visit the Health Centre website
- Call: 01484 430386
Staff Wellbeing
- Email: Staff.wellbeing@hud.ac.uk
- Visit the Staff Wellbeing webpages
- Sign up to Vivup
University Mental Health Charter
- Project Manager: Clare Taylor