20 January 2026 – 20 March 2026
Wellbeing Events – Lent term
- LocationTrinity Hall
- CostFree
- Event typeWellbeing
Our wellbeing events cover a variety of areas including communal study, goal setting and social activities. We have regular, weekly events as well as one-off events throughout the term.
Weekly events
Goal-setting breakfasts: plan your week!
Every Monday (starting from the 26 January) from 8.15-9.30am in the JCR (enter via the JCR main entrance). Drop in at any point and stay as long as you like!
Get your week off to a good start by working out your priorities and planning your week. Free muffins, breakfast bars, and fruit juices await you in an informal and friendly atmosphere (vg/gf options also available) and all before the start time of 9am lectures, labs, or office hours.
Write Together
Every Monday (starting from the 26 January) from 2-5pm in the Crescent Room (adjacent to the Aula Coffee Bar). No registration required.
Whether you are working on an essay, reviewing materials, re-writing notes, or collaborating on a project, tackle procrastination by coming along to this communal study and writing group. Free snacks and hot drinks provide additional encouragement.
Early-bird gardening at Wychfield Site
Every Wednesday (starting from 28 January) from 8-8.30am at Wychfield.
Kick start your day and get active by joining the gardeners in the Wychfield gardens. Whether it is raking leaves, planting or border maintenance, 30 minutes of gardening is comparable to playing badminton, volleyball or practising yoga so why not give it a go and get your day off to a good start! The Trinity Hall Gardens Team looks forward to seeing you soon.
Focus & Write sessions (previously known as Shut Up & Write)
Every Thursday (starting from 22 January) from 9.30am-12.30pm in the Bridgetower Room. No registration required — simply join on the day!
Get on with your writing project by coming along to this Focus & Write session where community, accountability and encouragement can help you develop sustainable writing habits. Whether you are working on an essay, thesis, dissertation, or your next novel, you are welcome to join this weekly silent writing group. Free refreshments provide additional encouragement.
Wellbeing Team Roadshows
Every second Wednesday, from 12.15-1pm, just outside the Graham Storey Room.
• Weds, 28 January
• Weds, 11 February
• Weds, 25 February
• Weds, 11 March
An opportunity to say ‘hello’ to your Wellbeing Team, ask questions, add to our graffiti board topic of the week, or pick up some helpful resources.
Scheduled Events
Induction Part II for first-year students
Monday 19 January | 2-4.30pm | Lecture Theatre and multiple other rooms
The session will start with Dr Mary Beth Benbeneck (from the Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning) exploring how learning at Cambridge develops over the course of a degree. She will discuss common academic challenges and the high-value habits that support deep learning and sustainable study at Cambridge. Students will then break into subject groups for a session organised by their Director of Studies, focussing on developing key academic skills to support learning in their Tripos.
Cycling Safely: tips and advice from students and staff (free bike lights!)
Wednesday 21 January | 12noon-12.30pm | Lecture Theatre
Learn more about how to cycle safely in Cambridge and get free bike lights in this advice session with students and staff. No registration required. Simply drop in on the day.
Sewing with Alex (Sharing Hobbies and Interests)
Tuesday 22 January | 1-2pm | Bridgetower Room
Looking to learn a new skill this year? Join Alex (our College Archivist) to learn how to use the Trinity Hall sewing machine (or sewing machines more generally!), and follow a sewing pattern. All materials and equipment are provided and no prior experience necessary!
Seasonal Garden Walk at Wychfield: Winter Wander
Saturday 24 January | 11am-12pm | Meet at the Porters’ Lodge at Wychfield at 11am. No registration required.
Join Chris, the Deputy Head Gardener for the second of the Seasonal Garden Walks at Wychfield Site and get the chance to see and smell some of the winter highlights in the gardens. This casual tour will be very informal and is a great opportunity to explore and learn more about the Wychfield gardens and grounds, as well as reaping the benefits of time in the great outdoors.
Information Session on the Cambridge Public Speaking Programme
Tuesday 27 January | 5-6pm | Bridgetower Room. No registration required
Join Izzy in this information session to learn more about the Cambridge Public Speaking Programme, a free, month-long public speaking programme designed to help you excel in supervisions, vivas, lectures, interviews, and presentations and build confidence through interactive workshops and cutting-edge VR tools. All equipment is provided, no experience is needed, and participants receive a certificate upon completion. Make the most of your time at Cambridge and develop confidence that lasts well beyond your studies!
Already know you’d like to participate? Register for the programme via the online form.
Pom pom keyring workshop
Tuesday 3 February | 1-2pm | Bridgetower Room & Wednesday 4 February | 5.15-6.15pm | Bridgetower Room
Come along and make a pom pom keyring in this brain-boosting, stress-relieving, creative workshop!
Meet the ponies!
Saturday 7 February | 2-4pm | Outside the Wychfield Sports Pavilion
If you’d like to make friends with a couple of ponies and boost your wellbeing at the same time, book a slot now!
Fitness for everyday life with Ivan (Sharing Hobbies and Interests)
Tuesday 10 February | 8-8.45am | Wychfield Sports Pavilion or Wednesday 11 February | 1-1.45pm | Bridgetower Room
Ivan (one of our lovely Porters!) will use his background in sports science and personal training to share simple ways to set realistic fitness goals, explain different types of exercise and their benefits, and offer easy ideas for fitting movement into busy days. The session will also touch on everyday habits — such as sleep, movement at work, and basic nutrition — and highlight sports and activity opportunities available within the College and University. No prior fitness experience is needed — everyone is welcome.
Faux calligraphy cards for Valentine’s Day with Patricia (Sharing Hobbies and Interests)
Thursday 12 February | 1-1.30pm | Bridgetower Room
Join Patricia (our College Governance and Compliance Officer) to learn the art of beautiful lettering and create a Valentine’s card for someone you care about using everyday pens and markers. No experience needed, and all materials are provided.
Using feedback sessions (mid-term and end-of-term)
Mid-term session to be held on Monday 16 February from 5pm-6pm, in the Bridgetower Room.
End of term session to be held on Wednesday 18 March from 5pm-6pm, in the Bridgetower Room.
Evidence tells us that feedback and self-reflection are beneficial to our learning. Join one (or both!) of our feedback sessions and bring along any supervision work or mock exams feedback (or any other feedback you’ve received so far this term), and take a moment to identify, evaluate and brainstorm how to implement the feedback in your future work.
Relax with the dogs!
Monday 2 March | 11am-1pm | Latham Lawn or Terrace Room (depending on the weather)
Join our Wellbeing Adviser (Carol) and Fellow (Alex) with their friendly pets as therapy dogs (May and Fairfax). Places will be allocated in 20-minute slots for up to five people per dog.
Exam preparation: how to make the most of the Easter vacation
Thursday 19 March | 2-3pm | Lecture Theatre
In this session, run jointly with the Senior Tutor and a couple of other colleagues and students, we will focus on effective revision strategies for the Easter break. Together, we will explore how students can make the most of the vacation in preparing for their exams, how they can implement revision strategies, and how to balance working with rest. All students from all subjects are welcome (with subject-specific advice provided throughout the session). First-year students are encouraged to attend.