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Menopause

Sussex University is hosting a series of events for its Menopause Festival to mark World Menopause Day on 18 October. The Festival is designed to raise awareness, offer support and signposting for people who are experiencing symptoms and just get everyone talking about the menopause so that we can help to help break the stigma that surrounds it. We want to ensure that staff are able to thrive through their menopause.

Peter Mitchell, the Interim HR Director says that “Sussex University is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring that anyone experiencing menopausal symptoms is fully supported in the workplace. I want to reassure everyone that all University staff should feel able to thrive through the Menopause and my door is always open should anyone wish to talk to me. We also have a team of Menopause Champions who have lived experience of the menopause can offer a supportive, friendly ear, if you would like to talk to them. I would also encourage you all to attend as many of events arranged as part of the Menopause Festival as you can”.

The Role of a Committee Secretary: Managing meetings at Sussex

James Bluring, Deputy Head of Governance Services, will present workshop for all staff who have committee responsibilities and those who regularly support formal meetings. He will provide key information relevant to the role of the committee secretary. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion throughout the session and there will also be some interactive elements. The workshops are scheduled for:

• Monday 24 October from 3pm – 5pm
• Thursday 28 October from 2pm – 4pm

Book your place here.

Thinking about Mentoring?

Mentoring is a powerful method of professional development; it can benefit individuals across all job roles and functions, within any department or discipline. Mentoring skills can also be useful in many day-to-day work interactions, so you do not have to be engaged in a formal mentoring arrangement to benefit from the information on our web pages.

If you are interested in mentoring or being mentored, come along to one of our workshops to find out more:

• Effective Skills for Mentors on 2 November from 10.30 am to 12.15 pm
• Becoming a Mentee  on 9 November from 1030 am to 12.30 pm

A full list of events and workshops can be found on termly calendar available on our homepage.