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Healthy Week 2021: thank you

This year’s Healthy Week has been a fantastic success, with colleagues taking part in an additional 15 hours of organised activity compared to last year’s event. Healthy Week returned last month with a virtual programme of activity to bring colleagues together and encourage us all to get out into nature. This year’s events included over […]

July 7, 2021 by

Chronic illness – helpful information and resources

Chronic Illness Lucy Prodgers, Graduate Teaching Assistant & Postgraduate Researcher, has provided a wealth of content and useful information around chronic illness. These materials have been collated for Staff Healthy week in order to help raise awareness of invisible conditions and symptoms, such as chronic pain and fatigue, and how they impact people in the […]

June 7, 2021 by

Plan your next Leeds cycle using these free resources

Cycling around Leeds is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Yorkshire And The Humber. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or a complete beginner, you always need to plan your cycling route. Use these free resources, as suggested by The Bike Hub, to plan your cycling adventures in and […]

June 4, 2021 by

Sticky crispy tofu recipe

Sticky crispy tofu with a yummy glaze, this recipe is perfect for meat free Monday or any day of the week. It’s really tasty and makes a tofu stir fry so much more interesting! Kate Petty from the Physical Activity and Wellbeing team shares a healthy savoury recipe for you to try. Sticky crispy tofu […]

June 4, 2021 by

Berry and peanut butter flapjack recipe

Gone are the days of buying sugary supermarket flapjacks. These flapjacks taste great just by themselves so you can grab and go if needs be or dress up as part of a breakfast or snack. We like having them with some greek yoghurt. Kate Petty from the Physical Activity and Wellbeing team shares another recipe […]

June 4, 2021 by

Crispy BBQ roasted chickpea recipe (vegan)

These BBQ roasted chickpeas are so easy to make and are a tasty addition to lunches, dinners or just to snack on! Try adding them to salads, on top of soup or just eating them by the spoonful. If you’re a crisp lover, these are a nice healthier alternative if you fancy something crunchy to […]

June 4, 2021 by

Maple nut banana bread recipe

This recipe spices up your average banana bread loaf. This recipe contains no refined sugar and therefore is healthier than many banana bread recipes. The addition of maple syrup and nuts adds a lot and gives it a lovely texture, not to mention how soft and moist it is! Kate Petty from the Physical Activity […]

June 4, 2021 by

5 Ways to Wellbeing & activity ideas

In this blog post, Sustainability Project Assistant, Zoe, discusses the 5 Ways to Wellbeing and suggests some activities for you to try out using the model. Good health and wellbeing is goal number three of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as promoting physical, mental and social wellbeing ensures all individuals and communities have the opportunity to lead healthy […]

June 4, 2021 by

Virtual Staff Healthy Week Distance Challenge

Virtual Staff Healthy Week Distance Challenge As part of this year’s Staff Healthy Week, the Get Out, Get Active (GOGA) team are bringing you another virtual challenge! Similar to the recent BRIT challenge we hosted, this is an inclusive distance challenge aimed at getting our staff more active through a variety of activities. What’s involved? […]

May 25, 2021 by