Virtual events, activities and careers support available this week

Laura Mallaber

4 years ago

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

Each week we’re rounding up some of the best virtual events, activities and careers support you can access from home. Don’t forget to download the ‘My Liverpool’ app to view all events and create your own personalised planner.

As it’s International Women’s Day on Monday, 8 March we have also rounded up some of the events and activities taking place that celebrate females in football, music, leadership and more.

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. Digital Bootcamp: Coding for beginners

In celebration of International Women’s Day FDM Group is launching an exciting Digital Bootcamp to explore coding for beginners and gives a chance to launch your career through a fast-track interview opportunity to join FDM’s Technical Graduate Programme.

When: Wednesday, 10 March

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

2. Workshop: Suicide Prevention

This workshop will be co-produced in partnership with the Mersey Care Suicide Prevention Team. It will be an opportunity to hear about solutions and paths to start to raise awareness for the devastating impact suicide has on families, and society. Some examples of discussion areas include:

• How to recognise when someone may be suffering

• How to encourage people to seek support

• How to guide them to the correct support

• Most importantly, how to offer hope

This will be a very sensitive topic for plenty of students, and we would implore anyone who thinks this is something they can learn from, to come along. As a matter of fact, we can all learn from this and anything we gain from it may come in to be crucial at any point in our lives.

When: Wednesday, 10 March, 6-8pm

Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-suicide-prevention-tickets-128127144739

3. 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, 8– Friday, 12 March 11am-12.30pm

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

4. Virtual Pub Quiz: International Women’s Day

Test your zoom quiz knowledge and storm to victory at a virtual pub quiz like no other!

When: Monday, 8 March, 8-10pm

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

5. The Guide Liverpool’s Walking Bingo

If you’re fed up of doing the same old routes, then here’s a challenge … join in our walking bingo and try and tick off as many of these Liverpool landmarks as you can en route.

When: Anytime

Find out more: https://theguideliverpool.com/the-guide-liverpools-walking-bingo/

6. Happy Not Perfect: Meditation with Poppy

Join us for a short and calming meditation using breathwork. Use this time to wind down the mind so you can think with more clarity and release any stress or anxiety.

When: Monday, 8 March, 6-7pm

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

7. Working in the Public Sector – insider Hints and Tips

The Careers & Employability team are hosting an online careers event that will introduce opportunities for working in the public and non-profit sectors, and an insight into the recruitment process for these roles.

When: Tuesday, 9 March

Find out more: http://bit.ly/3sPnUQC

8. Crafternoon: Felting, Stitching and Embroidery

Working on a craft for you need to finish, or looking to start a new one? Come along to our Crafternoon and enjoy a mindful crafting session and take a break from a busy semester!

What you’ll need:

Your own project or felting kit
Cotton or Aida fabric
Embroidery hoop
Needle
Embroidery floss
Scissors
A pattern

When: Tuesday, 9 March, 4-5.30pm

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

9. NHS Blood Donor Competition

The NHS needs to ensure there is always enough blood available for patients, and they are looking for new ideas to encourage people to give blood. Enter their student competition and you could boost your CV, win a £100 voucher, and help to save lives.

When: Enter by Wednesday, 10 March

Find out more: bit.ly/3e8Npbv

10. Podcasting and Presenting workshop series

We have teamed up with Liverpool Live Radio to bring to you a five-week podcasting and presenting programme that will show you how to develop your podcast from idea to final product and pitch.

When: Apply by Friday, 19 March

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