Menopause events 2024/25

Join the following events that have been arranged to help get everyone talking about the Menopause. As with all our events, all genders are welcome to attend. In order to book events on LearnUpon, please log in to LearnUpon first for the links to take you directly to the booking page. 

Menopause Awareness for Managers

As more people experience menopause symptoms so severe that they feel compelled to leave the workplace, it's essential for all managers to understand the profound impact these symptoms can have and how to offer effective support. This session will provide valuable insights into menopause, its symptoms, and how they can affect colleagues at work. You'll also learn practical strategies to foster a supportive and inclusive work environment.

By attending, you'll enhance your management skills, demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusivity, and contribute to the well-being of your team. We highly encourage managers of all ages and genders to take part in this important training.

The next session will be on Thursday 6 February 2025 from 11am to 12.30pm on campus. Book your place on LearnUpon

Menopause Café

Menopause Cafés in the workplace help to raise awareness about the menopause and reduce the stigma and isolation that people going through the menopause transition can feel. Everyone is welcome and we encourage all genders to come along, even if you are not experiencing symptoms yourself.

Upcoming cafés

3 December from 12pm to 2pm. This café will be slightly different as I am delighted to welcome Dr Laura Kounine, Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History, MAH, along to talk about the factors that contributed to the widespread belief in witchcraft and why women, in particular, were more likely to be accused and persecuted. Our usual café will follow on afterwards. Please come along for some or all of it and a mince pie or two! Book on Eventbrite. 

19 February online from 12pm to 1pm. If you would like to come along, please email l.whittaker@sussex.ac.uk to receive the zoom link.

Menopause Awareness (all staff)

Join our workshop to find out more about what the menopause is and why it’s important we all are aware of it in the workplace. Whether you are experiencing symptoms yourself or just want to find out more about menopause, please join us. All ages and genders are welcome.

The next sessions will be on:

Thurday 22 November online 12pm to 1 pm. Register for this workshop on LearnUpon. 

Monday 3 March from 11am to 12pm on campus. Book your place on LearnUpon

Exploring the Impact of Menopause and Neurodiversity

Everyone is different, and initial research shows that menopause can have a far greater impact on autistic people for whom the changes in mood, physical symptoms and cognitive ability can be nothing short of terrifying. 

We are delighted to invite you to a thought-provoking webinar that delves into a vital area of research: the impact of menopause on autistic individuals. This event promises to shed light on an often overlooked intersection of menopause and autism.  While the research primarily focuses on autism, it also explores other forms of neurodivergence. This event is open to all staff.

This session will take place online on 6 March from 12 pm to 1 pm. Book your place on LearnUpon.