Monday 12 January
Chartwells Pop-up: Healthy snacks
Time: 11am -2.30pm
Location: Food Village
Library stall
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Location: Kimberlin Library Foyer
Join us in the Library Foyer for interactive games and activities! Play Connect 4, try your luck with Spin to Win, and discover the range of spaces and services the library has to offer as you start Semester 2.
Card making and collage
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Kimberlin Library Ground Floor, Coaching Corner area
Â鶹Íøsport: Learn to Lift
Time: 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Location: The Watershed
Â鶹Íøsport: Stress Release session
Time: 1.30pm - 2.15pm
Location: The Studio, Queen Elizabeth II Leisure Centre
Â鶹Íø Active: Lacrosse
Time: 5pm - 6pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a Â鶹Íøactive session, students must book on in advance using either the Â鶹Íø Leisure app or Â鶹Íø Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your Â鶹Íø student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
Tuesday 13 January
Chartwells Pop-up: Seasonal vegetable tasting
Time: 11am - 2.30pm
Location: Food Village
Calligraphy workshop
Time: 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Location: Room 1.13, Confucius Institute, Vijay Patel Building
Book a space: Drop in - no need to book
- Discover the beauty of traditional Chinese calligraphy in this hands-on workshop
- Participants will learn basic brush techniques and explore the artistic and cultural meanings behind Chinese characters
- No prior experience is required — just bring your curiosity and creativity!
This activity is open to all Â鶹Íø students and staff. The Confucius Institute also offers a free 10-week Mandarin course and supports a two-week summer trip to China for selected students.
Healthy Â鶹Íø Masterclass: Positive Mindset and the New Year
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Location: MS Teams
Book a space:
Â鶹Íøsport: Pilates
Time: 4.30pm - 5.15pm
Location: The Studio, Queen Elizabeth II Leisure Centre
Â鶹Íø Active: Netball
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a Â鶹Íøactive session, students must book on in advance using either the Â鶹Íø Leisure app or Â鶹Íø Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your Â鶹Íø student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
Wednesday 14 January
POGO (Postgraduate Group on Campus): Nice Theory: Using theory in your work
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Kimberlin Library Postgraduate Room, KL00.10
Book a space:
Tai Chi Qigong workshop
Time: 11am - 12pm
Location: PACE 3
Book a space:
Tai Chi Qigong for health and wellbeing: Tai Chi (Supreme Ultimate) Qigong (Energy Work)
The gentle flow of moves helps relax body and mind while the stances help improve balance, leg and core strength.
Qigong improves the balance of Qi ( energy ) in the body which will lead to an overall lift in your general health and well-being by reducing stress and tension physically, mentally and emotionally. Come along and have a go! Spaces are limited to 20 only on a first come first serve basis. Booking is required.
Chartwells Pop-up: Seasonal soup samples
Time: 11am - 2.30pm
Location: Food Village
Library stall
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Location: Kimberlin Library, 1st floor, outside Â鶹Íø MADE room
Pop by our stall on the 1st floor for some fun games and to learn more about how the library can support your studies this semester.
Carbon Literacy Training
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Location: TBC
Â鶹Íøsport: Wellbeing talk
Time: 1.30pm - 2.15pm
Location: The Studio, Queen Elizabeth II Leisure Centre
Â鶹Íøsport: Cheer for Fun
Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Location: The Watershed
Men's basketball 2nds vs Leicester 1sts: Come and watch
Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Location: Queen Elizabeth II Leisure Centre, Area
Thursday 15 January
Mindfulness
Time: 10am - 11am
Location: MS Teams
Book a space:
Working SMARTER Not Harder
Time: 10am - 11am
Location: MS Teams
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Paper cutting workshop
Time: 10.30am - 3pm
Location: Room 1.13, Confucius Institute, Vijay Patel Building
- Experience one of China’s most celebrated folk arts
- Learn how to create intricate designs symbolising good luck and happiness
- Take your own artwork home as a souvenir
- Open to all Â鶹Íø students and staff — no artistic background needed
The Confucius Institute at Â鶹Íø also offers further opportunities to explore Chinese language and culture through free courses and cultural programmes.
Exam strategies
Time: 11am - 12pm
Location: MS Teams
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Chartwells Pop-up: Homemade smoothie and detox shots
Time: 11am - 2.30pm
Location: Food Village
Healthy Â鶹Íø Masterclass: Positive Mindset and the New Year
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Location: MS Teams
Book a space:
Â鶹Íø Active: Self defence
Time: 5pm - 6pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a Â鶹Íøactive session, students must book on in advance using either the Â鶹Íø Leisure app or Â鶹Íø Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your Â鶹Íø student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
Friday 16 January
Chartwells Pop-up: Healthy snacks and strength competition
Time: 11am - 2.30pm
Location: Food Village
Library stall
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Location: Kimberlin Library, 2nd floor, outside the Deck
End the week with us on the 2nd floor! Join in with our interactive games, explore what the library has to offer, and reconnect with your campus community.
Â鶹Íøsport: Glow in the Dark Badminton
Session 1: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Session 2: 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Location: The Watershed