LET'S KEEP UCC HEALTHY! UCC celebrates National Workplace Wellbeing Day with a week full of healthy activities from 27/3/17 - 31/3/17.

Sitting is the new Smoking! Check out this Ted Talk on the negative impact of Sedentary Lifestyles on health. Even making some small changes in your lifestyle can make all the difference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2NHvpM9PWU UCC Health Matters Mardyke Arena UCC

Back by popular demand!!! Lucky Dip lunchtime classes are starting back next Thursday, 26th January in the Mardyke Arena. In the spirit of a ‘Lucky Dip’, participants will not know until they arrive on the day what type of exercise class is in store! Classes could range from Pilates to High Intensity Training and anything in between! Confirm your place by emailing staffwellbeing@ucc.ie

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UCC's New Year, New You is a six week programme running from January 16th to February 23rd. Needless to say that it's jam-packed with health, fitness & welbeing activities for staff & students. We're currently finalising the timetable of events, so do keep an eye out for further updates on this page. In the meantime keep the launch from 10 - 2 on January 18th in your diaries. See ye then!

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FULL PROGRAMME OF EVENTS TO FOLLOW.

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As part of BikeWeek, join in the UCC Secret Lunchtime Cycle TOMORROW (Fri). Take a spin around the west of the city, on a scenic route and with little traffic around. Explore some “secret” paths that you might not be aware of yet. Starts at 12.45 from the Honan Plaza (back ca. 2pm). Bring your own bike, reserve a CampusBike or get a public CokeBike (e.g. at the Coffee Station opposite the Main Gates). All fitness levels welcome. Just register your interest with Stephan Koch. s.koch@UCC.ie.

Workshop for Staff - Friday, 24th June Manage Your Life by Managing Your Mind - Dr Fergus Heffernan We are extremely excited to have secured renowned psychologist and psychotherapist, Dr Fergus Heffernan to deliver this workshop . Fergus, a leading educator in the area of stress management and how it relates to our positive mental health, will talk on ‘Creating Resilience in Tough Challenging Times’. We have received excellent feedback from individuals who have had the pleasure of attending one of his workshops. Fergus takes an honest, heartfelt and practical approach to the subject of mental health, stress management and provides plenty of material for ongoing reflection. Detail will be emailed to 'All Staff' later today. UCC Health Matters

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ITS MENTAL HEALTH WEEK Here are the little things that can make a big difference to your mental health and wellbeing: - Keeping Active - Talk about your problems - Look out for others - Eat healthily - Sleep well - Drink sensibly - Keep in touch - Ask for help - Take a break - Accept who you are UCC Health Matters University College Cork