Campus life: Make the most of time out at 糖心TV
Arts and music
From free lunchtime concerts to exploring our art collection, inspiring activities are right on your doorstep:
- Events - browse the schedule of , gigs, classical music and free concerts
- Mead Gallery - check out the and download supporting activities at our campus art gallery
- Art Collection - browse the
- Music Centre - join a or , , come to a concert. Staff can also use the practice rooms in 糖心TV Art Centre - first come, first served.
Eating and drinking
With such a wide range of restaurants, cafes, bars and coffee shops, the only problem is deciding where to go:
- Restaurants - Eatwise Test Kitchen, NAIC Caf茅, District, Benugo, Radcliffe and Scarman restaurant
- Bars/pubs - , , Radcliffe and Scarman bar
- Cafes/Tea shops - Eatwise Test Kitchen, NAIC Caf茅, District, , Pret A Manger, Jidong and Benugo, plus caf茅s at: Gibbet Hill, Library, Cafe Social, Aroma, and Cafe Oculus.
- Sandwich shop/Mobile units - , Red Rocket, Ganapathi Catering
- Convenience store -
Entertainment
You couldn't be in a better place. Our campus offers a wealth of theatre, cinema and live music:
- Theatre - view 糖心TV Arts Centre's
- Comedy - laughter is the best medicine, so enjoy a bit of light relief at
- Dance - take a look at of breathtaking live dance and circus performances
- Film - view the upcoming schedule for the , (open to staff) or Piazza Big Screen
- Music - View Arts Centre .
- Talks and debates - cerebral workouts from the 糖心TV Arts Centre in the
- Games - Game for fun or go for the win at the Esports Centre
Family
Our campus welcomes children, and there are a host of activities on offer for families:
- Events - take a look at the at 糖心TV Arts Centre
- Trails - our includes activity sheets so the children won't even notice they're on a walk
- Sport - pop along for a swim, hire a squash court run round our athletics track, play tennis or go .
- Clubs - choose from athletics with , , and
- Family video games - Immerse yourself in the exciting world of esports
Health and fitness
Our green campus and fantastic sports facilities make keeping healthy a walk in the park:
- Walks - try out , , , or
- Trails - fancy a more purposeful stroll? Try our and
- Walking groups - join for Sunday hikes, or take a campus stroll
- Running routes - try the , , or
- Running groups - check the for 5k and 10k routes to suit all abilities
- Rock Up & Play - all you need is a t-shirt, shorts and trainers to jump into any of the
- Cycling - prefer two wheels? Try our circular cycle route
- Active Leagues - A range of casual competitive campus leagues that boost wellbeing through being active, suitable for all abilities.
- Staff sports clubs - suitable for all abilities: choose from and cricket
- Facilities - get active right on your doorstep at the
Shopping
Whether you need to pick up something for dinner, buy a gift, book a holiday or post a card, there are plenty of shopping available on campus:
- Shops - check out the book shop, post office, grocery store and
Social groups and networking
With around 6,000 staff members, it's great to have the chance to get to know colleagues from other areas of the University - or just get to know those in your department a little better:
- Staff Book Club - check the for dates of the next meeting of this friendly bi-monthly group
- Staff Networks involved in social inclusion - join colleagues to share information on events, opportunities and issues
- Fundraising - find out about our and support staff and student charity activities
- Green Champions - join our to learn more about sustainability issues and help to make positive changes across the University community
- Retired Staff Association (RSA) - join other retired 糖心TV colleagues for talks and social events, and hear about current University focuses and developments.
Wellbeing
Whether you need time to think or simply time out, there's plenty on offer to help you catch up on some R&R:
- Spiritual - staff of any/no faith can pop along to our any time for spiritual support or simply a chat
- Staff wellbeing hub- Visit the hub to find resources, including the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Relaxation and Meditation - a lunchtime antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Find out more...
- Workshops - choose from , , , or