Wellbeing

��ɫ�� Conference 2025

9 September 2025 to 11 September 2025University of Sussex

This year we will be offering zones and sessions to promote neurodiversity and wellbeing during the conference. You do not need to book any of these sessions and can drop in at anytime during the conference.

Meet the Neurodivergent Researchers Network

Date: Wednesday 10 September 2025
Time: 8:10am
Location: Ground Floor - Jubilee Building

Join us for a breakfast meeting of the ��ɫ�� Neurodivergent Researchers Network. We invite all neurodivergent individuals and allies to come together to meet, chat, share ideas, and help us as we build a supportive community within ��ɫ��.

Whether you are formally diagnosed, self-identified, exploring neurodiversity, or want to be an ally to neurodiverse researchers, this will be a welcoming group for all to discuss our experience of neurodiversity in academia.

Running club

Date: Wednesday 10 September
Time: 7:00am
Location: Meet at Brighton i360

Start your conference day with a burst of energy! Join us for a relaxed 3-mile out-and-back run along the beautiful Brighton seafront. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a refreshing way to de-stress and connect with fellow delegates, all paces are welcome. Meet us at the Brighton i360 for some morning air, good company, and a great view.

Chair yoga sessions

Attend one of our drop in chair yoga sessions. These are running in the wellbeing room on the following dates and times:

Tuesday 9 September 2025
14:30 - 15:30

Wednesday 10 September 2025
10:30-11:30

Thursday 11 September 2025
15:00-16:00

These chair yoga sessions allows for seated movement, stretching, and improved circulation while accommodating a diverse range of participants. They will promote breathwork; relaxation and restoring balance by activating the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing the physical response to anxiety and stress and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR): Involves sequentially tensing and relaxing muscles to release physical tension, easing stress and anxiety.

Quiet Zone

There will be a dedicated quiet zone throughout the whole conference. This will be located on the ground floor of the Jubilee Building. This will be staffed to ensure this remains a quiet zone (no meetings can take place in this room). No food or drink will be allowed in this area.

Wellbeing Room

There will be a dedicated wellbeing room throughout the conference. This will be located on the ground floor of the Jubilee Building. There will be activities and tools to encourage wellbeing in this room. This will be staffed to ensure this remains a quiet environment.

This room will offer a calm and relaxing space with a variety of zones including puzzles, jigsaws, colouring. There will be bean bags and floor cushions as well as other soft furnishings in this room as well.