{"id":4223,"date":"2021-03-08T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/?p=4223"},"modified":"2021-03-05T16:46:43","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T16:46:43","slug":"this-week-at-loughborough-08-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/twal\/this-week-at-loughborough-08-march\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week at Loughborough | 08 March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Building your personal brand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>8 March, 10 &#8211; 11am, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Sally-Ann Hibberd, lay member of University Council, Loughborough alumna and former Group Operations and Technology Director for Willis, for this workshop session on building and taking ownership of your personal brand. Find out more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/building-your-personal-brand.html\">events page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>IWD 2021 launch event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>8 March, 11.15am &#8211; 12pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/03\/iwd-banner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/03\/iwd-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/03\/iwd-banner.jpg 710w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/03\/iwd-banner-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us to celebrate the launch of our week-long programme of events to celebrate International Women\u2019s Day and to discuss how Loughborough can #ChooseToChallenge inequality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/news-events\/iwd-2021\/\">website<\/a> for International Women&#8217;s Day to find out more about all the events taking place over the week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Spotlight on Teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>8 March, 12 &#8211; 1pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event will be an informal panel session where 2 qualified teachers will be interviewed and asked what it\u2019s really like to be a teacher. As a thank you for attending the session, you will receive a free \u00a35 Uber Eats voucher. <a href=\"https:\/\/lboro.targetconnect.net\/leap\/event.html?id=7893&amp;service=Careers+Network\">Find out more online.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>A letter to my teenage self<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>8 March, 12.30 &#8211; 2pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our live event will feature a selection of letters which will be read out and shared by their authors, and we will be inviting a small panel of speakers to reflect upon their teenage years. View the event page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/what-id-say-to-my-teenage-self-panel-discussion.html\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>\u2018We are International\u2019: Career journeys of our international women<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>8 March, 3 &#8211; 4pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This panel discussion will showcase the journeys (professional or personal) of our international staff (both academic and Professional Services) and Doctoral Researchers. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/we-are-international-career-journeys-of-our-international-women.html\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Women in Everything series: Women in Sport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>8 March, 6 &#8211; 7.30pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can women create their own success whilst driving change and tackling the challenges in the sports industry? Join us to tackle conversations around transition, transformation and innovation for women in sport. Find out more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/women-in-everything-series-women-in-sport.html\">events page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Loughborough Women in Leadership &#8211; An Alumnae Q&amp;A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>8 March, 6 &#8211; 7pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join this exclusive event part of our International Women\u2019s Day events to take part in our discussion panel with four female alumni who graduated in 2010 and have navigated their way through the glass ceiling into successful leadership roles. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/breaking-the-glass-ceiling-loughborough-women-in-leadership---an-alumnae-qa.html\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Personal Best: My Story \u2013 Karen Walker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>8 March, 7 &#8211; 8pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On International Women\u2019s Day 2021, alumna Karen Walker will share her career story in the next Personal Best: My Story presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Chief Marketing Officer at Intel, Karen has one of the most prestigious and sought-after roles in Silicon Valley and will give Loughborough students and staff an insight into working life in California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/personal-best-my-story--karen-walker.html\">events page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Happy Mondays: Finding your voice &#8211; an introduction to creative writing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>8 March, 7pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A playful yet practical workshop, perfect for newer or aspiring writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PhD student Megan Constable will guide you through different skills and styles of writing, experimenting with techniques that will help unlock the power of your imagination. Find out more information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/arts\/whats-on\/creative-writing\/\">events page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Connect over Coffee (staff only)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>9 March, 9.30 &#8211; 10.30am, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Missing those informal chats with colleagues in the office kitchen? Or just wanting to meet some new people? Join members of the Maia and IWD committees for an informal catch-up. There\u2019s no agenda \u2013 just bring yourself and a cup of tea or coffee! Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/connect-over-coffee.html\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Being an Effective Ally<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>9 March, 10 &#8211; 11am, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join members of the Maia, BAME and LGBT+ networks, as well as other colleagues, to discuss practical strategies for being an effective ally, to consider some of the potential challenges, and to learn from the experiences of others. Find out more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/being-an-effective-ally.html\">events page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Embracing Change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>9 March, 10.30 &#8211; 11.45am, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This session will be a time for reflection, and taking the first steps towards discovering inner peace and balance when facing times of change. The session will be led by Samantha Fraser (based at the International Headquarters of the Brahma Kumaris in London) and Nadine Skinner (Organisational Development Adviser). Find out more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/embracing-change.html\">events page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Accenture Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>9 March, 12 &#8211; 1pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hear from a Graduate Recruiter at Accenture. <a href=\"https:\/\/lboro.targetconnect.net\/leap\/event.html?id=7963&amp;service=Careers+Network\">Book online.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Book Club: Bernadine Evaristo &#8211; Girl, Woman, Other<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>9 March, 12.30 &#8211; 1.30pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our regular Book Club for an online discussion of Bernadine Evaristo&#8217;s Girl, Woman, Other. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/arts\/whats-on\/book-club-good-immigrant\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Lunchtime keynote: \u2018What has 40 years of body image research taught us?\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>9 March, 12.30 &#8211; 1.30pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Gemma Witcomb\u2019s talk will provide an overview of research on women\u2019s body image over the last 40 years, including the rise of the \u201cthin-ideal\u201d and the often deleterious effects of striving for this. The benefits of shifting focus to an appreciation of one\u2019s body functionality will be discussed. Find out more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/lunchtime-keynote-what-has-40-years-of-body-image-research-taught-us.html\">events page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Careers in Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/02\/Employability-month-official-poster.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/02\/Employability-month-official-poster-1024x574.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/02\/Employability-month-official-poster-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/02\/Employability-month-official-poster-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/02\/Employability-month-official-poster-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/02\/Employability-month-official-poster.png 1103w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>9 March, 1 &#8211; 2pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seventh event in the series. Each &#8216;Careers In&#8217; event will be made up of 3-5 speakers, each delivering a 10-15-minute presentation, designed to provide students with an insight into a particular sector\/industry. Featuring Accenture, Environmental Agency, BASF and Severn Trent. There will be allocated time at the end of the session for students to be able to ask questions.<a href=\"https:\/\/lboro.targetconnect.net\/leap\/event.html?id=7853&amp;service=Careers+Network\"> Book on here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Paulo Freire centennial<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>9 March, 1 &#8211; 2pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0Institute for Media and Creative Industries\u00a0invites you to join their next cycle of talks celebrating the birth centennial of the Brazilian educator Paulo Freire. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/news-events\/events\/paulo-freire-centennial.html\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Caf\u00e9 Academique: IWD 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>9 March, 2 &#8211; 3.30pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caf\u00e9 Academique is a popular social and educational event for Doctoral Researchers to share and discuss their research with others in a relaxed and informal setting. To mark International Women&#8217;s Day 2021, those speaking will be Doctoral Researchers who are researching matters specifically for\/about women (presenters and titles to be revealed in due course). Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/cafe-academique-iwd-2021.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Meditation: \u2018Switching Off\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>9 March, 5 &#8211; 5.15pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a short, guided meditation focused on helping you to \u2018switch off\u2019. Find out more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/meditation-switching-off.html\">events page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>What do Doctoral Graduates do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>9 March, 6 &#8211; 7pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet Doctoral Graduates who work in a variety of roles. Find out what they do, their career path to this role, how their use their PhD in their work and tips for those thinking of pursuing this career route. <a href=\"https:\/\/lboro.targetconnect.net\/leap\/event.html?id=7943&amp;service=Careers+Network\">Book online.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Venture Crawl 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>10 March, 9am &#8211; 9pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Future Space and LEN team invite you to join over 450 students from at least 16 London universities to embark on a unique all-online entrepreneurial journey! Deadline to submit applications: Monday 09\/03\/2021 by 12pm.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/len\/whats-on\/semester22021\/venturecrawl2021\/\"> Find out more online.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Connect over Coffee (staff only)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>10 March, 9.30 &#8211; 10.30am, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Missing those informal chats with colleagues in the office kitchen? Or just wanting to meet some new people? Join members of the Maia and IWD committees for an informal catch-up. There\u2019s no agenda \u2013 just bring yourself and a cup of tea or coffee. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/connect-over-coffee-1.html\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Loughborough\u2019s response to 2020 (staff only)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>10 March, 10.30 &#8211; 11.30am, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This session is an opportunity to hear about the actions that have been taken and the research that has been done to inform Loughborough\u2019s response to the pandemic and its impacts so far, as well as to find out what work is being done to design \u2018the next normal\u2019. Find out more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/loughboroughs-response-to-2020.html\">events page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>The Access Group Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>10 March, 12 &#8211; 1pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Leah and Rachel from The Access Group who will be discussing their amazing early career opportunities. If you&#8217;re wanting to join an exciting, forward-thinking, fast-paced business then Access sound like the place for you. Find out more and <a href=\"https:\/\/lboro.targetconnect.net\/leap\/event.html?id=7973&amp;service=Careers+Network\">book your place online.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Careers in AI, Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>10 March, 1 &#8211; 2.30pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eighth and final event in the series. Each &#8216;Careers In&#8217; event will be made up of 3-5 speakers, each delivering a 10-15-minute presentation, designed to provide student with an insight into a particular sector\/industry. There will be allocated time at the end of the session for students to be able to ask questions. <a href=\"https:\/\/lboro.targetconnect.net\/leap\/event.html?id=7855&amp;service=Careers+Network\">Book on here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Lunchtime keynote: Women Writing Their Lives: The New Audacity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>10 March, 1.30 &#8211; 2.30pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Dr Jennifer Cooke (SSH) for an insight into life-writing in contemporary literature and to explore how recent feminist writings from life are characterised by boldness, risk-taking, a willingness to explore difficult and disturbing experiences, and a lack of respect for traditional boundaries. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/lunchtime-keynote-women-writing-their-lives-the-new-audacity.html\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>(Trying to) Find calm in the chaos (staff only)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>10 March, 2 &#8211; 3pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for this informal session to hear the tools that some colleagues have used to support their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of their teams, and to share your own suggestions. We don\u2019t pretend to have all the answers to this tricky question, but there is power in sharing experiences. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/trying-to-find-calm-in-the-chaos.html\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Caroline Kennedy-Pipe: The pacificism of Vera Brittain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>10 March, 2 &#8211; 3pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this presentation, Professor Caroline Kennedy-Pipe will discuss her research on the pacifism of Vera Brittain. This event is hosted by the Centre for Security Studies at Loughborough University. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/news-events\/events\/caroline-kennedy-pipe-the-pacificism-of-vera-brittain.html\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Cause Apparel Illustrator + T-Shirt Printing workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>10 March, 4 pm-5.30 pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this up-cycling workshop, brought to you by Enactus Loughborough&#8217;s Cause Apparel, you will have the opportunity to learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator from a talented Loughborough student, and receive tips and tricks on how to print your own design on an unloved clothing item. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfJm89ZWcuUZj-hgssN8ajud1EGuxJfL1eiICDUBXLCaDsviQ\/viewform\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Body Weather: Premiere and Discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>10 March, 6 &#8211; 7.30pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Body Weather is a new film by Stine Marie Jacobsen, commissioned by Radar as part of its Risk Related project. This event will feature extracts from the film as well as Jacobsen and Berditchevskaia in conversation with Davide Fillingeri, Associate Professor in Skin Health at the University of Southampton. Find out more<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/news-events\/events\/body-weather-premiere-and-discussion.html\"> here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Getting Work Experience and Shorter Internships for First and Second years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>10 March, 6 &#8211; 7pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this session we\u2019ll be looking at options for shorter-term work experience and hear from internship providers. This event is aimed at first and second-year students from all courses. <a href=\"https:\/\/lboro.targetconnect.net\/leap\/event.html?id=7969&amp;service=Careers+Network\">Find out more and book here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>BOx Beat class<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>10 March, 6 &#8211; 7pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join BOx Studio, Loughborough, for a 45-minute online boxing class! For all those dance lovers, this class gets you hitting the bag (or until we can get back into the studio &#8211; shadow boxing) to the tempo of the beat. Have fun moving to the beat of the music whilst improving power, timing and fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/box-beat-class.html\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Equity in Entrepreneurship: An open discussion for students, graduates and staff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>10 March, 7 &#8211; 8pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Loughborough Enterprise Network as they facilitate an open discussion with students, graduates and staff on Equity in Entrepreneurship Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/equity-in-entrepreneurship-an-open-discussion-for-students-graduates-and-staff.html\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Goal-setting zine workshop (Doctoral Researchers)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>10 March, 7pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a break from your research and focus on your goals as you create your own zine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A zine is a small booklet containing information about anything, hand produced rather than mass produced. This makes it the perfect personal item for setting your goals in! Discover more about the event <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/arts\/whats-on\/zine-making-workshop\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>Meditation: Feeling Overwhelmed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>11 March, 9.30 &#8211; 9.45am, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a short, guided meditation focused on helping to tackle feelings of overwhelm. Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/internal\/events\/event\/meditation-feeling-overwhelmed.html\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\"><strong>You, the Menopause, your brain and your body<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>11 March, 11am &#8211; 12.30pm, Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Eef Hogervorst (SSEHS) and Emma O\u2019Donnell (SSEHS) to learn more about the science behind the Menopause, how it can affect your brain and your body, and what you can do about it. 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