Subject to the weather our Wednesday Wellness Walk sets off from the Gold Postbox in Founders Square at 12.30 pm. The walk lasts approximately 30 minutes and will follow one of our beautiful campus walks.

A good walk can do wonders for your mental and physical wellbeing. It can improve your fitness, aid weight loss, improve your mood and sleep quality.

There is no need to book. Just turn up at 12.30 pm.

Don't forget to follow Staff Health and Wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for all the latest news and information on staff health and wellbeing events on Campus.

Interventions that seek to improve Planetary Health – be they linked to food systems, use of antibiotics, air pollution, waste management, transport or clean energy – need to be tailored to the specific contexts in which they will be delivered. ‘Solutions’ developed in and for the Global North may not be suitable or implementable within the Global South and their introduction may risk eradicating local approaches that are not only context-optimized but which may also be more appropriate to scale up to a global level. In this second Planetary Health panel, researchers with worldwide experience discuss the importance of understanding the local context in which challenges are faced and solutions enabled, including history, levels of socioeconomic development, climate conditions, political economy and cultural norms.

Chair:
Dr Jennifer Cole, Department of Geography; Coordinator Northern Europe Hub, Planetary Health Alliance

Panelists:

Melvine Otieno (by Skype), Planetary Health Campus Ambassador, University of Eldoret, Kenya

Andrew Farlow, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford; Oxford-Berlin Partnership

Dr Ivica Petrikova, Royal Holloway, University of London; Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy

Colouring is not just for kids ....

It can have a calming effect on the adult mind and help promote overall wellness.

Recapture the simple joys of colouring. Colouring pages are beautiful and detailed. We provide the pencils and colouring pages.

All you need to do is bring yourself and your lunch and relax for an hour of creativity.

Join us in the Herringham Room every Thursday from 12.30 pm.

Any queries, please contact the Staff Health and Wellbeing at healthandwellbeing@rhul.ac.uk

As part of the development of our new College strategy, we would like to gain responses from students and colleagues on what we can all do to help equality, diversity and inclusion on campus.

Come along to the Davison Building atrium, outside the SU Shop, on Thursday (30 January), from 12.30-3.30pm, and place your response onto the Equality Tree.

This is a free of charge traditional 60 minute mixed ability classical yoga class for all ages and physical abilities (adaptations can be made as required)

Please bring: a yoga/exercise mat and blanket

Please wear: any loose, comfortable clothing and warm socks for relaxation.

This is a joint staff/ student event.

Please email Moya at moya.watson@rhul.ac.uk if you have any questions.

A weekly informal meeting from 1 - 2 pm every Friday in the Herringham Room, Founders Building.

Suitable for all levels whether you are a beginner or an advanced knitter/ crocheter (or would like to learn).

Materials will be provided. You can either work on something you have started or you can be taught how to knit/ crochet.

For further details please contact Catherine Reaney on ext 4631 or Vanessa Law on ext 3598.

Don't forget to follow staff health and wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for the latest news on events on Campus and useful information.

Main Campus Session

The treatments include:
- Indian Head Massage
- Hand and Arm Massage
- Foot and Leg Massage

Treatments are reasonably priced at £10 for 25 minutes.

Slots are available between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm.

For bookings and information, contact Mary directly on 07922 696403 or email: info@marawellbeing.co.uk

Location will be provided at time of booking.

Don't forget to follow Staff Wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for all the latest news on Staff Wellbeing events on Campus.

A half hour (12.30 pm - 1.00 pm) lunchtime guided meditation session in the Chapel, Main Campus.

Open to all regardless of beliefs or experience.

For further details please contact Sofia Mason at sofia.mason@rhul.ac.uk

Don't forget to follow Staff Wellbeing on Twitter @ RH_Wellbeing for all the latest information on staff wellbeing events and information at College.

Subject to the weather our Wednesday Wellness Walk sets off from the Gold Postbox in Founders Square at 12.30 pm. The walk lasts approximately 30 minutes and will follow one of our beautiful Campus walks.

A good walk can do wonders for your mental and physical well-being. It can improve your fitness, aid weight loss, improve your mood and sleep quality.

There is no need to book. Just turn up at 12.30 pm.

Don't forget to follow Staff Health and Wellbeing on Twitter@Wellbeing_RH for all the latest news and information on staff health and wellbeing events on Campus.

Subject to the weather our Wednesday Wellness Walk sets off from the Gold Postbox in Founders Square at 12.30 pm. The walk lasts approximately 30 minutes and will follow one of our beautiful Campus walks.

A good walk can do wonders for your mental and physical well-being. It can improve your fitness, aid weight loss, improve your mood and sleep quality.

There is no need to book. Just turn up at 12.30 pm.

Don't forget to follow Staff Health and Wellbeing on Twitter@Wellbeing_RH for all the latest news and information on staff health and wellbeing events on Campus.

Subject to the weather our Wednesday Wellness Walk sets off from the Gold Postbox in Founders Square at 12.30 pm. The walk lasts approximately 30 minutes and will follow one of our beautiful Campus walks.

A good walk can do wonders for your mental and physical well-being. It can improve your fitness, aid weight loss, improve your mood and sleep quality.

There is no need to book. Just turn up at 12.30 pm.

Don't forget to follow Staff Health and Wellbeing on Twitter@Wellbeing_RH for all the latest news and information on staff health and wellbeing events on Campus.

As part of the development of our new College strategy, on Wednesday 5 February, from 1-3pm in the Davison Building Atrium, colleagues have the opportunity to find out about challenge-led research carried out by our academics.

Hear from StoryFutures, Physics, Research and Innovation and Management. 

Colouring is not just for kids ....

It can have a calming effect on the adult mind and help promote overall wellness.

Recapture the simple joys of colouring. Colouring pages are beautiful and detailed. We provide the pencils and colouring pages.

All you need to do is bring yourself and your lunch and relax for an hour of creativity.

Join us in the Herringham Room every Thursday from 12.30 pm.

Any queries, please contact the Staff Health and Wellbeing at healthandwellbeing@rhul.ac.uk

This is a free of charge traditional 60 minute mixed ability classical yoga class open for all ages and physical abilities. (adaptations can be made as required).

Please bring: a yoga/ exercise mat and blanket

Please wear: any loose, comfortable clothing and warm socks for relaxation.

Please email Moya at moya.watson@rhul.ac.uk if you have any questions.

This is a joint staff/ student event.

Don't forget to follow staff wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for all the latest news on staff wellbeing events at College and useful information on health and wellbeing.

A weekly informal meeting from 1 - 2 pm every Friday in the Herringham Room, Founders Building.

Suitable for all levels whether you are a beginner or an advanced knitter/ crocheter (or would like to learn).

Materials will be provided. You can either work on something you have started or you can be taught how to knit/ crochet.

For further details please contact Catherine Reaney on ext 4631 or Vanessa Law on ext 3598.

Don't forget to follow staff health and wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for the latest news on events on Campus and useful information.

February is LGBT+ History Month. The overall aim of this initiative is to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, raise awareness of their history and experiences and ultimately promote an inclusive society.

This year, Dr Justin Bengry, Lecturer in History at Goldsmith’s, will give a talk on
‘Disregarding the past: Pardoning Historical Homosexual Offences’ (see abstract below). Refreshments will be provided.

During this event the LGBT+ Staff network will also launch the new College LGBT+ Allies Programme. LGBT+ allies are not experts in issues relating to the LGBT+ people and communities, but individuals wanting to become more confident in talking about issues that affect LGBT+ people and in dispelling myths and biases. Allies are people who do not identify as LGBT+ but who support those in the community, acknowledging that LGBT+ people face discrimination.

As part of the LGBT+ Allies Programme, the College is offering Safe Zone training sessions. These are interactive 3-hour workshops that provide the opportunity to learn about LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning +) identities, gender and sexuality, examine prejudice and privilege and learn how to challenge homophobic, biphobic and transphobic behaviours. The session is recommended for individuals who want to become LGBTQ+ Allies and those who want to be LGBT+ Role Models, and is aimed at all staff (academic and professional services) regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. For further information and to book a place see here: https://intranet.royalholloway.ac.uk/staff/your-employment/human-resources/organisation-development/your-development/training-courses/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/safezone.aspx

Further initiatives to complement the Safe Zone training include a new suite of Royal Holloway Equality and Diversity Guides which include How to be an LGBT Ally, and How to be a Trans Ally guides (see here: https://intranet.royalholloway.ac.uk/staff/your-employment/human-resources/equality-and-diversity/ready/equality-and-diversity-guides.aspx.) We have also designed an Introduction to Trans Awareness e-module (https://intranet.royalholloway.ac.uk/staff/your-employment/human-resources/organisation-development/your-development/training-courses/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/introduction-to-trans-awareness.aspx)

Dr Justin Bengry’s abstract:

‘Disregarding the past: Pardoning Historical Homosexual Offences’

This paper critically examines the 2012 Protection of Freedoms Act, which created the disregard process, and the 2017 Policing and Crime Act, which introduced statutory pardons for some men convicted of some homosexual offences. It demonstrates that amid disagreements among Parliamentarians there has been little willingness on the part of the UK government to offer more than caveat-laden apologies and limited action to redress past injustices. Despite media releases and popular understandings that place the number of pardons in the tens of thousands, legislation in England and Wales has only impacted a handful of living men. Queer men convicted for activity that included no sexual impropriety continue to be criminalised and denied the opportunity to clear their names. North of the border, however, in Scotland more expansive legislation has been passed that actually builds upon a bill defeated at Westminster, opening up further questions about who is worthy of exoneration.

A half hour (12.30 pm - 1.00 pm) lunchtime guided meditation session in the Chapel, Main Campus.

Open to all regardless of beliefs or experience.

For further details please contact Sofia Mason at sofia.mason@rhul.ac.uk

Don't forget to follow Staff Wellbeing on Twitter @ RH_Wellbeing for all the latest information on staff wellbeing events and information at College.

Session on Main Campus

The treatments include:
- Indian Head Massage
- Hand and Arm Massage
- Foot and Leg Massage

Treatments are reasonably priced at £10 for 25 minutes.

Slots are available between 9.00 am and 5.30 pm.

Location provided at time of booking.

For bookings and further information, please contact Mary directly on 07922 696403 or email: info@marawellbeing.co.uk.

Don't forget to follow Staff Health adn Wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for the latest on wellbeing events on Main Campus and useful information on health and wellbeing.

Subject to the weather our Wednesday Wellness Walk sets off from the Gold Postbox in Founders Square at 12.30 pm. The walk lasts approximately 30 minutes and will follow one of our beautiful Campus walks.

A good walk can do wonders for your mental and physical well-being. It can improve your fitness, aid weight loss, improve your mood and sleep quality.

There is no need to book. Just turn up at 12.30 pm.

Don't forget to follow Staff Health and Wellbeing on Twitter@Wellbeing_RH for all the latest news and information on staff health and wellbeing events on Campus.

Colouring is not just for kids ....

It can have a calming effect on the adult mind and help promote overall wellness.

Recapture the simple joys of colouring. Colouring pages are beautiful and detailed. We provide the pencils and colouring pages.

All you need to do is bring yourself and your lunch and relax for an hour of creativity.

Join us in the Herringham Room every Thursday from 12.30 pm.

Any queries, please contact the Staff Health and Wellbeing at healthandwellbeing@rhul.ac.uk

Yoga Nidra is a traditional guided meditation and relaxation practice which has been found to reduce tension and anxiety and improve sleep.

This is a free of charge 45 minute session open to all ages and physical abilities and no experience is necessary.

Please bring: a yoga/ exercise mat, blanket and pillow.

Please wear: any loose, comfortable clothing and warm socks.

Remember not to be late: There is no entry after the session has started to preserve the experience for the group as a whole.

Please email Moya at moya.watson@rhul.ac.uk if you have any question.

Please note this is a joint staff and student session.

Don't forget to follow staff wellbeing on twitter @wellbeing_RH for all the latest news on staff events at College and useful information regarding wellbeing.

A weekly informal meeting from 1 - 2 pm every Friday in the Herringham Room, Founders Building.

Suitable for all levels whether you are a beginner or an advanced knitter/ crocheter (or would like to learn).

Materials will be provided. You can either work on something you have started or you can be taught how to knit/ crochet.

For further details please contact Catherine Reaney on ext 4631 or Vanessa Law on ext 3598.

Don't forget to follow staff health and wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for the latest news on events on Campus and useful information.

Main Campus Session

The treatments include:
- Indian Head Massage
- Hand and Arm Massage
- Foot and Leg Massage

Treatments are reasonably priced at £10 for 25 minutes.

Slots are available between 9.00 am and 5.30 pm.

Location provided at time of booking.
For bookings and further information, please contact Mary directly on 07922 696403 or email: info@marawellbeing.co.uk.

Don't forget to follow Staff Health adn Wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for the latest on wellbeing events on Main Campus and useful information on health and wellbeing.

A half hour (12.30 pm - 1.00 pm) lunchtime guided meditation session in the Chapel, Main Campus.

Open to all regardless of beliefs or experience.

For further details please contact Sofia Mason at sofia.mason@rhul.ac.uk

Don't forget to follow Staff Wellbeing on Twitter @ RH_Wellbeing for all the latest information on staff wellbeing events and information at College.

Subject to the weather our Wednesday Wellness Walk sets off from the Gold Postbox in Founders Square at 12.30 pm. The walk lasts approximately 30 minutes and will follow one of our beautiful Campus walks.

A good walk can do wonders for your mental and physical well-being. It can improve your fitness, aid weight loss, improve your mood and sleep quality.

There is no need to book. Just turn up at 12.30 pm.

Don't forget to follow Staff Health and Wellbeing on Twitter@Wellbeing_RH for all the latest news and information on staff health and wellbeing events on Campus.

Colouring is not just for kids ....

It can have a calming effect on the adult mind and help promote overall wellness.

Recapture the simple joys of colouring. Colouring pages are beautiful and detailed. We provide the pencils and colouring pages.

All you need to do is bring yourself and your lunch and relax for an hour of creativity.

Join us in the Herringham Room every Thursday from 12.30 pm.

Any queries, please contact the Staff Health and Wellbeing at healthandwellbeing@rhul.ac.uk

This is a free of charge traditional 60 minute mixed ability classical yoga class open for all ages and physical abilities. (adaptations can be made as required).

Please bring: a yoga/ exercise mat and blanket

Please wear: any loose, comfortable clothing and warm socks for relaxation.

Please email Moya at moya.watson@rhul.ac.uk if you have any questions.

This is a joint staff/ student event.

Don't forget to follow staff wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for all the latest news on staff wellbeing events at College and useful information on health and wellbeing.

A weekly informal meeting from 1 - 2 pm every Friday in the Herringham Room, Founders Building.

Suitable for all levels whether you are a beginner or an advanced knitter/ crocheter (or would like to learn).

Materials will be provided. You can either work on something you have started or you can be taught how to knit/ crochet.

For further details please contact Catherine Reaney on ext 4631 or Vanessa Law on ext 3598.

Don't forget to follow staff health and wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for the latest news on events on Campus and useful information.

A weekly informal meeting from 1 - 2 pm every Friday in the Herringham Room, Founders Building.

Suitable for all levels whether you are a beginner or an advanced knitter/ crocheter (or would like to learn).

Materials will be provided. You can either work on something you have started or you can be taught how to knit/ crochet.

For further details please contact Catherine Reaney on ext 4631 or Vanessa Law on ext 3598.

Don't forget to follow staff health and wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for the latest news on events on Campus and useful information.

Fortnightly session at Huntersdale.

The treatments include:
- Indian Head Massage
- Hand and Arm Massage
- Foot and Leg Massage

Treatments are reasonably priced at £10 for 25 minutes.

Slots are available between 9.00 am and 5.30 pm.

For bookings and further information, please contact Mary directly on 07922 696403 or email: info@marawellbeing.co.uk.

Don't forget to follow Staff Health adn Wellbeing on Twitter @Wellbeing_RH for the latest on wellbeing events on Main Campus and useful information on health and wellbeing.