Meetings are free for UMHAN members 

  • Lunch & Learns are held at least once a month, on either a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at 1pm. All members welcome. 
  • We hold at least one Adviser, Mentor, Manager and profession specific (Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker & Counsellor) meeting per quarter. 
  • We are also happy to schedule additional or ad-hoc meetings on request. Please contact us. 
  • All of our meetings are recorded. 

Mentor Meeting November 2026

An online meeting for Specialist Mental Health Mentors to meet peers, share best practice and discuss topics pertinent to the role.
12 Nov 2026 1:00pm
Members only

Adviser Meeting November 2026

An online meeting for Adviser members to meet peers, share best practice and discuss topics pertinent to the role.
17 Nov 2026 12:00pm
Members only
Flyer for event shows picture of the presenter Bethany smiling. She has long auburn hair.

Lunch & Learn - Research into Self-Harm at University

UMHAN are pleased to welcome back Dr. Bethany Cliffe from the University of Bristol.
19 Nov 2026 1:00pm
Members only

Workshop - Gaming & Gambling Harms in Student Life

Free training for UMHAN members delivered by award-winning charity Ygam.
25 Nov 2026 2:00pm
Members only
Images of Rachel and Tara, speakers at the lunch and learn.

Lunch & Learn - AI and student mental health - findings from the UMHAN Member Survey

With Dr. Rachel Spacey, UMHAN's Head of Research and Engagement and Tara J Murphy, Specialist Mentor and UMHAN member.
3 Dec 2026 1:00pm
Members only

AGM and All Member Meeting 2026

All members are welcome!
9 Dec 2026 12:00pm
Members only

Counsellor Meeting January 2027

A meeting for members with a counselling background. Meet peers and discuss relevant issues.
14 Jan 2027 11:00am
Members only

Nurse Meeting January 2027

A meeting for members with a nursing background to meet peers and discuss relevant issues.
14 Jan 2027 1:00pm
Members only

Manager Meeting January 2027

A meeting to meet peers, share best practice and discuss topics pertinent to the role.
20 Jan 2027 12:00pm
Members only

Lunch & Learn - 'Wellbeing Welcome' – supporting the transition

With UMHAN member Hannah Jones, Welfare Lead, Balliol College (University of Oxford).
26 Jan 2027 1:00pm
Members only

Research Network - Meeting 1: Key Considerations for Getting Started

Exploring the Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How of Practitioner-Led Research
3 Feb 2027 1:00pm
Members only

Mentor Meeting February 2027

For Specialist Mental Health Mentors to meet peers, share best practice and discuss topics pertinent to the role.
9 Feb 2027 3:00pm
Members only

Occupational Therapist Meeting February 2027

For UMHAN members with an Occupational Therapy background to meet with peers, discuss practice and share ideas.
10 Feb 2027 12:00pm
Members only

Adviser Meeting February 2027

A meeting for Mental Health Adviser members to meet peers, share best practice and discuss topics pertinent to the role.
10 Feb 2027 3:00pm
Members only

Social Worker Meeting February 2027

A meeting for members with a Social Work background to meet peers.
11 Feb 2027 12:00pm
Members only
Photo of the presenter Dom Thompson

Lunch & Learn - Cancel Culture- why students ‘cancel each other’ and why it matters

With Dr. Dominique Thompson, mental health expert and former GP.
23 Feb 2027 1:00pm
Members only

University Mental Health Day Celebrations: ‘Get Into The Green’ with Dr. Tamara Russell

Mindfulness for mental health and wellbeing practitioners in higher education as part of our University Mental Health Day celebrations.
10 Mar 2027 1:00pm

Manager Meeting April 2027

For managers to meet peers, share best practice and discuss topics pertinent to the role.
15 Apr 2027 2:00pm
Members only

Lunch & Learn - 'telyn - National Learner Mental Health Partnerships Programme'

telyn team members will be sharing how their work strengthens connections for learner mental health across Wales.
20 Apr 2027 1:00pm
Members only

Lunch & Learn - Bibliotherapy Services for Wellbeing

With Debbie Burns & Dr. Anne-Marie Smith from Liverpool John Moores University.
6 May 2027 1:00pm
Members only
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