Virtual events and activities to take part in this week: 4– 10 May 2020

Take a look at our round-up of the best virtual events and activities taking place over the next 7 days:

1. Virtual Pub Quiz – Hosted by Liverpool Guild of Students

Take a break and test your knowledge at the Guild quiz LIVE at 8pm every Monday.

When: Monday, 4 May 2020, 8pm

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/2289597124668338/?event_time_id=2293087970985920


2. Guided Meditation Session

An opportunity to take a moment of relaxation and reflection with the Meditation Society.

When: Monday, 4 May 2020, 5pm

Find out more: Join on Zoom –Meeting ID: 723-852-705


3. Declutter & Donate #GivingTuesday

World of Books Group and Virgin Money Giving launched a partnership last month to provide an alternative way for donors to support charities by turning their unwanted books, games, DVDs and CDs into cash for good causes, and have now launched a campaign to promote the idea in the run up to Giving Tuesday Now.

When: Tuesday, 5 May 2020

Find out more: https://fundraising.co.uk/2020/04/29/virgin-money-giving-world-of-books-urge-public-to-declutter-donate/


4. VIRTUALCONNECT by Careers & Employability

An extension of the CareerConnect programme, VirtualConnect is a programme of remote events designed to help you stay connected with employers. This week’s line-up includes Project Management roles with Netflix and careers at EY.

When: Monday, 4  – Friday, 8 May 2020

Find out more: https://careerhub.liv.ac.uk/students/events


5. #StayInWorkOut

Keep active whilst working from home with Sport Liverpool. Log your activity online, and share your activities with us on social media using the hashtag #StayInWorkOut and tagging @sportliverpool @livunigym and @livuni and we will repost to encourage others to get involved.

When: All week

Find out more: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/sports/facilities/sports-and-fitness-centre/promotions/


6. Language Lounge Online

Language Lounge Online is a virtual meeting-place where you can come and chat to other students, improve your conversation skills or just say hello and ask a question.

When:

English conversation – Monday, 4 – Thursday, 7 May 2020, 3.45pm

French conversation – Tuesday, 5 May 2020, 3pm

Spanish conversation – Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 4pm

Find out more: Join via Microsoft Teams


7. The Two Noble Kinsmen (2018) for Free | Globe Player | Shakespeare’s Globe

Watch The Two Noble Kinsmen for free, directed by Barrie Rutter and filmed from Shakespeare’s most famous stage, the Globe Theatre.

When: Available until Sunday, 17 May 2020

Find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih94IYI6I28


8. KnowHow – Webinar – Preparing for Online Assessments

This webinar will explore ways to prepare for online assessments. This will include tips on putting together a study plan, using active study techniques, staying productive and avoiding distractions.

When: Thursday, 7 May 2020, 12pm

Find out more: https://careerhub.liv.ac.uk/students/events/Detail/441653


9. Live Life Well Weekender

The wellbeing community has come together to launch the ‘Live Life Well Weekender’ – the UK’s first ever virtual wellbeing festival online, in response to COVID-19 and the current national lockdown, to help people better cope in these extraordinary times.

When: Friday, 8 – Sunday, 10 May 2020

Find out more: https://www.livelifewell.uk/live-well-weekender