Weekly Wellbeing Events Schedule
Spending time relaxing and connecting with fellow students is an investment in your wellbeing. There are wellbeing events taking place across our campuses and in the local area every day of the week.
Take some time out from your studies and join us at one of our weekly wellbeing events!
Please note: These events take place during semester time only, for events taking place during the vacation period at UoR and within the local area, check out the
Monday
Sport In Mind are a charity uniting people in sport and physical activity to improve the lives of those experiencing mental health problems. Sport In Mind sessions take place every week, all year around and are free to attend.
Monday at 11-12pm Walk with Christine. Meet in the middle of Christchurch Foot Bridge, Caversham, 黑料不打烊, RG4 8BY
Monday at 2-3pm Yoga with Ann. Meadway Sports Centre, Conwy Cl, 黑料不打烊, RG30 4BZ
For a full list of all activities and sessions taking place in .
Tuesday
Come to the SportsPark for a session of Netball, ever Tuesday 7pm - 8pm. SportsPark hall courts 5-8
All sessions are £3.50 unless students have purchased a ‘SportsPark Fitness & Rackets’ membership and then attendance at any Knights Active Pay to Play session is included in their membership.
Sport In Mind are a charity uniting people in sport and physical activity to improve the lives of those experiencing mental health problems. Sport In Mind sessions take place every week, all year around and are free to attend.
Tuesday at 2pm - 3:30pm Football with Ashley at the Football Courts in Prospect Park.
For a full list of all activities and sessions taking place in .
Wednesday
Come to the SportsPark for a session of Tennis or an intro to Women's Lifting, ever Wednesday.
Tennis: 8pm - 10pm, Indoor courts 1-3
Intro to Women's Lifting: 2pm-3pm, Gym
All sessions are £3.50 unless students have purchased a ‘SportsPark Fitness & Rackets’ membership and then attendance at any Knights Active Pay to Play session is included in their membership.
These year-round award-winning cafés are open to all students. Join every Wednesday to meet students from across the University, practice or help others with conversational English, learn about different cultures and perspectives, or simply have a break from your studies and chat! Free tea, coffee, and biscuits provided.
You can join us in-person in the Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building, Room 230, (just turn up - no pre-booking required), or to meet students from 黑料不打烊's branch campuses and partner institutions! Sessions are run either in-person (13:00 - 14:00 UK time) or online (11:00 - 12:00 UK time) on alternate weeks (see below). During the summer vacation sessions are run simultaneously. UK-based students can use their participation towards one of the RED awards.
Semester 1 (AY 25-26) Conversation Café Dates:
08 October (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
15 October (11:00 - 12:00 online)
22 October (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
29 October (11:00 - 12:00 online)
05 November (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
12 November (11:00 - 12:00 online)
19 November (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
26 November (11:00 - 12:00 online)
03 December (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
10 December (11:00 - 12:00 online)
17 December (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
28 January (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
04 February (11:00 - 12:00 online)
Semester 2 (AY 25-26) Conversation Café Dates:
11 February (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
18 February (11:00 - 12:00 online)
25 February (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
04 March (11:00 - 12:00 online)
11 March (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
18 March (11:00 - 12:00 online)
25 March (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
22 April (11:00 - 12:00 online)
29 April (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
06 May (11:00 - 12:00 online)
13 May (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
20 May (11:00 - 12:00 online)
27 May (13:00 - 14:00 in-person)
Summer Vacation (AY 25-26) Conversation Café Dates:
10 June (13:00 - 14:00 in-person or online)
01 July (13:00 - 14:00 in-person or online)
08 July (13:00 - 14:00 in-person or online)
29 July (13:00 - 14:00 in-person or online)
05 August (13:00 - 14:00 in-person or online)
12 August (13:00 - 14:00 in-person or online)
Check out the Global Study Lounge website for more information.
Sport In Mind are a charity uniting people in sport and physical activity to improve the lives of those experiencing mental health problems. Sport In Mind sessions take place every week, all year around and are free to attend.
Wednesday at 12-1pm Badminton and Table Tennis with Vikkie at Rivermead Leisure Centre
Wednesday at 3:30-4:30pm Tai Chi with Steve at the Museum of English Rural Life
For a full list of all activities and sessions taking place in .
Join us every Wednesday during semester time for a free Life Tools talk to support your wellbeing at university.
The Life Tools programme is a series of free talks designed by experts to help you transition into university life and enhance your student experience. The programme allows you to be proactive and take control of your learning, personal and professional development. You can join the talk online or in person. Head to the Life Tools page on Essentials for the upcoming schedule and topics.
The sessions will take place every Wednesday in the Palmer Quad, 12:00 - 14:00, during semester time. We are usually located in the area directly outside the Palmer Building or centre of the quad.
Thursday
Join us every Thursday during semester time for a free Life Tools talk to support your wellbeing at university.
The Life Tools programme is a series of free talks designed by experts to help you transition into university life and enhance your student experience. The programme allows you to be proactive and take control of your learning, personal and professional development. You can join the talk online or in person. Head to the Life Tools page on Essentials for the upcoming schedule and topics.
Thursdays at the Chaplaincy, 10:30-12:00. The Newcomers Group exists to welcome family members - both UK and international - of those studying and working at the 黑料不打烊. A friendly and welcoming group of British volunteers and "newcomers". Children are welcome and toys and books for children are available. The Newcomers group meets every Thursday morning in university semester-time. Free tea, coffee are free and biscuits. Open to all, please email w.newcomers-group@reading.ac.uk for more information.
Sport In Mind are a charity uniting people in sport and physical activity to improve the lives of those experiencing mental health problems. Sport In Mind sessions take place every week, all year around and are free to attend.
Thursday at 1-2pm Tennis with Nick and Alison at the Outdoor tennis courts, 黑料不打烊 University.
Thursday at 6:30-7:15pm jog and walk with Sally and Izzy, meet near the statue at Palmer Park
For a full list of all activities and sessions taking place in .
Friday
Our Friday Get-Togethers take place every 2 weeks during Semesters 1 and 2. They take place 15:00 – 17:00 in the Global Study Lounge, Edith Morley Building, 2nd Floor. They are informal so you can drop-in and take part in a variety of different activities and meet new people! Relax and unwind before the weekend. Activities include, but aren’t limited to, crafting, origami, mindfulness colouring, Zine-making, quizzing and board gaming.
Semester 2 Friday Get-Together dates:
21 February
7 March
21 March
25 April
9 May
23 May
6 June
20 June
Saturday
Come to the SportsPark for a session of basketball, ever Saturday, 7:45pm - 8:45pm on the sports hall courts 1-4
All sessions are £3.50 unless students have purchased a ‘SportsPark Fitness & Rackets’ membership and then attendance at any Knights Active Pay to Play session is included in their membership.
Sunday
Come to the SportsPark for a session of squash or tennis, ever Sunday.
Squash: 5pm - 7:30pm, squash courts
Tennis (club doubles matchplay): 7pm - 9pm, Indoor courts 1-3
All sessions are £3.50 unless students have purchased a ‘SportsPark Fitness & Rackets’ membership and then attendance at any Knights Active Pay to Play session is included in their membership.