Virtual events, activities and careers support available this week

Whether you are self-isolating, or just staying in more during the lockdown – we know it can be tricky to find things to do to keep busy!

Each week we will round up some of the best virtual events, activities and careers support you can access from home.


Please remember that if you ever feel like you need support or advice, our Student Support team is here for you. You can also email the team on: advice@liverpool.ac.uk.


1. TeaTalk

Grab a hot drink, cosy spot and fire up your phone or laptop – it’s time to make some zoom BFFs from the comfort of your own living space.

When: Monday, 25 – Friday, 29 January 11am-12.30pm

Find out more: https://liverpoolguild.native.fm/ (search ‘TeaTalk’)


2. Keep active with Sport Liverpool

If you’re missing the gym, the Sports & Fitness Centre has a number of online classes for you to try at home.

When: Ongoing

Find out more: Find a full list of online sports resources


3. Looking to start a business but not sure where to start?

Join Merseyside Enterprise Hub at the next Launchpad event for practical start up tips to get your business off the ground.

When: Wednesday, 27 January 11am

Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launchpad-starting-a-business-during-a-pandemic-start-up-conference-tickets-131055260813


4. Halls Welcome back Quiz

Open to all students living in University Halls and those currently living at home, take part as an individual or as part of a flat. £20 Amazon gift voucher per person for the winning team or individual winner.

Zoom link will be sent via email to all ticket holders before the event.

When: Friday, 29 January 7pm

Find out more: http://www.browzer.co.uk/liv/halls-welcome-back-quiz_137023


5. Feel Good Fest

An online experience for students to connect, create, explore and ultimately bring a smile to many faces after a difficult year. This online experience, with plenty to discover – from career path options, interactive information about life at Lloyds Banking Group.

When: From Monday, 25 January

Find out more: https://bit.ly/2NlERmm


6. Liverpool Responds: Who Cares? What kind of life after COVID-19?

The prospect of a successful vaccine has brought renewed hope to many people during the continuing COVID-19 crisis. But even if these vaccines are as successful as hoped, the huge social, health and economic challenges raised by the pandemic will not have disappeared, and must be confronted to ensure a healthier, fairer, more sustainable society in future.

This discussion – initiated by The Metropolitan Cathedral and Liverpool Cathedral in collaboration with the University of Liverpool’s Heseltine Institute – will examine these issues, reflecting on the role of the Churches in a post-COVID world and ask how we can all help to rebuild the Liverpool City Region.

When: Thursday, 28 January, 11am-12.15pm

Find out more: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/events/event/?eventid=97285


7. Connect with our Career Coaches virtually

Our Career Coaches are here to help via the Virtual CareerStudio. If you need some help exploring your career options, finding opportunities, or applying for jobs. Just drop-in via Zoom or send a message using Handshake.

When: Ongoing

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3iwNJPX


8. How would you use technology to tackle loneliness?

Accenture want to hear how you would harness technology to help make a positive difference to students suffering from loneliness in the UK. Enter and you could win a £500 prize!

When: Deadline for entries is 27 January

Find out more: https://accntu.re/3r9ajn5