Menopause Festival
University of Sussex Menopause Festival
World Menopause Awareness Day is on 18 October and Sussex University is delighted to be holding its first Menopause Festival. The festival will comprise a series of events designed to raise awareness, support 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 are committed to ensuring everyone can #ThriveThroughMenopause at Sussex.
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Programme of Events October 2022 |
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Tuesday 18th October 12:30-2:30pm (Online) |
Dr Jill Kirby talks about the history of the menopause and illustrates the frustrations and challenges women experienced in trying to get support for menopausal symptoms, many of which still resonate today. Peter Mitchell, Interim HR Director will then briefly outline what support is available at Sussex University for anyone experiencing menopause symptoms to help everyone thrive through menopause. |
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Writing Menopause: Reflections in the Water Wednesday 19th October 12:00-1:30pm (Activity Room, Sports Centre) |
Maggie Winters facilitates a workshop, originally funded by the Arts Council of England on Writing Menopause. Using water as a metaphor, the workshop is a safe space for you to reflect on your own experience, directly or indirectly, of menopause. You do not need to have any prior experience of writing. All genders and ages welcome. |
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Wednesday 19th October 12:00-1:00pm (Meeting House) |
Gemma is a personal trainer and fitness coach and works at Sussex Sport. She will talk about the best nutrition to support your menopause journey and give some fitness tips as well. She will also have some free menopause supplements for you to try. |
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Wednesday 19th October 2:00-4:00PM (The Keep)
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Dr Jill Kirby will use Mass Observation testimony from women and men to explore how menopause was understood and experienced between the 1960s-early 2000s. She will discuss taboo, silence and secrecy as well as the cultural norms around women’s health and how they have influenced both menopausal women and the people around them. There will also be a chance to view a display of archive materials relating to Menopause in celebration of World Menopause Day. |
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A Conversation with Dr Olivia Hum, Menopause Specialist GP Thursday 20th October 12:00-1:00pm (Online) |
Dr Hum is a local GP who is a Menopause specialist and believes in holistic care, which looks at not only the physical, but also the psychological ways in which symptoms can affect you. She will be on hand to answer your questions and talk about all things menopause. |
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Menopause Awareness: Why Everyone Should Be Talking About the Menopause Wednesday 26th October 12:00-2:00pm (Online) |
This session is for all staff to find out more about the menopause and why it is important for everyone to start talking about it.
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