Healthy Campus Week is back, and there's probably not a better time to celebrate and look after your health. Enjoy loads of free activities and events to keep you in tip top condition this 30 October - 3 November. Here in the Sport and Recreation Service at Middlesex University we look to dedicate one week every year to raise awareness about important issues to do with your health and wellbeing. Looking after your health while you work and study is a key factor in enhancing your academic performance.
During Healthy Campus Week we invite you to take part in a whole host of FREE activities and events taking place on campus and online. Plus why not sign up to the Moves+ app for MDXMoves . if you haven't already, and earn additional points whilst taking part.
As we are a blended and global community. This is a healthy week for everyone and there is plenty opportunity to participate such as taking part in the MDXMoves challenges, moving your body in free access to the fitness pod gym and class programme, as well as free health checks and more at our Healthy Campus Fayre on Tuesday 31 October 10.00am - 2.00pm in the Quad. You can also explore our range of wellbeing resources here.
WIN a bike up to the value of £500 this Healthy Campus Week with MDXMoves. We are helping you to keep active whilst doing your bit for the planet this Healthy Campus Week bygiving away a brand new bike up to the value of £500. Simply get involved in our Healthy Campus Week activities and enter our prize draw through MDXMoves and you could win a brand new bike. Prize draw closes midnight on 3 November 2023.
Tuesday 31 October 10am to 2pm in the Quad. We will have loads of helpful and fun activities happening at our Healthy Campus Fayre. Don’t miss it!
Activities and services include:
QiGong – A simple set of QiGong movements including breathing techniques – all with utilising a mindful approach to movement to enhance physical and mental well-being.
Friday 12.30 - 1.30pm, Fitness Studio in Lower MDX House
Book through the Fitness Pod App or register at the Fitness Pod reception in person or by phoning 020 8411 6343.
He is also a qualified Mental Health First Responder.
Come along for a swim on Tuesday and Thursday at Barnet Copthall Pool (Champions Way, Hendon, London NW4 1PX) from 12pm to 2pm during public swim sessions. Simply show your Middlesex ID for free entry. Last entry to the pool 1.30pm.
We have a variety of exciting classes and activities running in our leisure programme which we are keen for you to try for free this Healthy Campus Week. For a full list visit the sport pages on our website.
Simply pre book your class at The Fitness Pod reception or contact the team on 020 8411 6343 to book your free sessions. (Subject to availability).
Chartwells are offering more healthy food options during Healthy Campus Week, with meals being made available from the hot food counter, some healthy snacks will be available at campus coffee shops, as well as discounts on salads and fruits.
WIN a brand new bike this December during Healthy Campus Week
We are helping you keep active whilst doing your bit for the planet this Healthy Campus Week. We are giving away a brand new bike up to the value of £500.
Cycling is a great way to help reduce your carbon footprint and help the planet to be a little greener. It's a great way to get around the city, beat the traffic, get a little fitter and save some money too.
Simply get involved in our Healthy Campus Week activities taking place from 30 October - 3 November and enter our prize draw through MDXMoves and you could win a brand new bike. You will be granted up to 10 entries to win.
Free 15 minute massage
Enjoy a free relaxing 15 minute massage session from our students studying Sport & Exercise Science based courses at Middlesex University's London Sport Institute. Sessions will take place in CG62 on Wednesday 1 November from 9.00am - 12.00pm and 1.00 - 4.00pm and are supervised by qualified University practitioners. Simply drop in to the clinic for a treatment in the advertised times.
Free Neck & Shoulder massage
Free Neck & Shoulder massages will also be available on Thursday 2nd November in the Quad, College Building from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Simply turn up for a free treatment.
LSI Treatment Clinic
The LSI clinic runs regularly on Wednesdays during term time from 9.00am to 4.00pm in CG62. Treatments (Massage and Sports Injuries) are available by appointment. Payment for sessions should be made in advance at The Fitness Pod reception.
Get your blood pressure and body composition measured at the Healthy Campus Fayre on Tuesday 31 October in the Quad.
Your health and wellbeing is important to us. That’s why during Healthy Campus Week we are offering you a free health check carrying out a free blood pressure and body composition check. If you happen to miss us, then please feel free to get in touch to arrange an appointment on 020 8411 6343.
Book a 60 minute PT session with our resident Fitness Pod instructors at just half price. Sessions reduced to just £15. Booking essential. Contact the Fitness Pod reception or email thefitnesspod@mdx.ac.uk or 020 8411 6343.
Log in to your MDXMoves account and visit the 'Challenges tab' to join in!
Enjoy a week of free access to the Fitness Pod! Simply register at The Fitness Pod reception.
Join us for a lunchtime walk on Wednesday 1 November for Healthy Campus Week. Meet outside the rear of the Sheppard Library Circle Cafe at 12.15pm for a brisk stroll around Sunny Hill Park. All participants get a free coffee voucher to spend on campus, plus its a great way to bump up those MDXmoves points.
Middlesex University is rated excellent by the GLA’s Healthy Workplace Charter Scheme and is an active member of the Healthy Universities network.
At Middlesex, we respect, learn from, and support each other. We are inclusive and fair in how we operate and we are a learning organisation, passionate about self-development and the development of others. Come and speak with our staff welbeing services and learn more about the support on offer.
GP, Doctor Vaccinations Clinic on campus- The UniDoctor
The Uni Doctor will be running GP and Vaccination clinics on campus in the Access Centre (next to coffee outlet in Sheppard Library) on Tuesdays in Oct and Tuesdays & Fridays from Nov from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM The 2nd and 4th weeks of each month will include a vaccination clinic.
You don’t have to register with The Uni Doctor, though. You might like to register with a GP that’s closer to where you live in London.https://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/support/health-and-wellbeing/register-with-a-gp
MDX Student Support- MDXWellnessHub.com
The MDX Wellness Hub is a support navigation tool created to help you find the support service you need fast, at Middlesex and beyond.
Drugs & Alcohol drop - in Clinic on Campus- Change Grow Live
Change, Grow, Live (CGL) are a national health and social care charity who can help you with challenges with drugs and alcohol. They’ll have drop in clinics on campus in the Access Centre, every Friday 12pm - 2pm
