Looking after your mind and body.
Reading time: 2 minutesMental Health Champions – Movember 2024 This November, University of Edinburgh Sports Union sports clubs have proudly embraced the theme of Men’s Mental Health Champions in Sport as part of the global Movember initiative and International Men’s Day celebrations. The month-long campaign has shone a spotlight on men’s health issues, …
Reading time: 2 minutesRunning from 14 November to 20 December 2024, this year’s theme is Disability Livelihood and Employment, and reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where everyone feels supported and valued. Below you’ll find a range of resources and ways to get involved. Equality information Did you know …
Reading time: < 1 minuteThis session was extremely well attended with over 400 colleagues joining a fantastic talk that covered the menopause, its symptoms, how it can impact daily life, including the workplace, and how colleagues can support each other. A link to the recording and the slides has now been published on the …
Reading time: 9 minutesIt’s another jam-packed edition of Sport & Active Health. It’s been a busy period shaping up for the first semester. Annual report The University of Edinburgh is proud to be the number one University for Sport & Active Wellbeing in Scotland and one of the highest performing institutions in the …
Reading time: < 1 minuteAll drop-ins are free of charge and open to staff and students, NHS Lothian staff and EFI Partners. They are open to beginners, as well as supporting those with a regular practice, and no booking is needed: Mindfulness Drop-ins The practices are also recorded, and then shared: Library of Mindfulness …
Reading time: < 1 minuteGuest speaker, Lyndsay Harrison, a registered nurse with over 30 years’ experience, will join Dorileen Forbes, Deputy Director, Health and Wellbeing, for a talk and Q&A at 10am on Thursday 31 October. After undertaking further training with the British Menopause Society, Lyndsay now runs a dedicated menopause clinic in general …
