Men's Health Active

Our Men’s Health Active campaign supports male students (and those who identify as male) to use sport and physical activity to look after their mental health.

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There's no strength in silence

The Men’s Health Active campaign strives to reduce the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. Led by two student ambassadors, Matt and Joe, the program combines physical activity and conversation to better mental well-being at the University of Nottingham.

Our Talk Shops

The Men's Health Active team run a series of Talk Shops, with support from male staff from the University's Counselling Service. The sessions are an hour long and give you the opportunity to talk about subjects that are important to you in a supportive, safe and confidential environment.

There is no need to sign up before each event, everyone can turn up on the day. Details of the our 2023/2024 Talk Shop events are listed below.

Talk Shop 1 | Monday 16 Oct 2023

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Settling in

Talk Shop 2 | Thursday 23 Nov 2023

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Starting conversations

Talk Shop 3 | Monday 11 Dec 2023

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Relationships and support systems

Talk Shop 4 | Monday 22 Jan 2024

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Exam stress

Talk Shop 5 | Monday 19 Feb 2024

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Balance

Talk Shop 6 | Monday 18 Mar 2024

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Competition and dealing with pressure

Talk Shop 7 | Thursday 9 May 2024

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Exam stress

Talk Shop 8 | Monday 3 Jun 2024

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Reflection

Talk Shop 1 | Monday 16 Oct 2023

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Settling in

Talk Shop 2 | Thursday 23 Nov 2023

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Starting conversations

Talk Shop 3 | Monday 11 Dec 2023

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Relationships and support systems

Talk Shop 4 | Monday 22 Jan 2024

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Exam stress

Talk Shop 5 | Monday 19 Feb 2024

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Balance

Talk Shop 6 | Monday 18 Mar 2024

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Competition and dealing with pressure

Talk Shop 7 | Thursday 9 May 2024

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Exam stress

Talk Shop 8 | Monday 3 Jun 2024

Time: 11am - 12pm

Location: Portland Coffee Snug

Topic: Reflection

I think that the Talk shops are a great space to be seen and heard, and to be able to connect with others in a non-judgemental, friendly space.

Talk Shop Attendee
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

From live spectator sport to one-day tournaments, from our award-winning Girls' Night In to our hard-hitting 'Let's Talk #GreenandGold' events, we've got you covered!

Make sure you don't miss out and get involved with the latest events from University of Nottingham Sport.

Check out our event listing