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Male Allyship in Action menopause training – calling all male colleagues

Hear from Vice Chancellor Phil Taylor on the importance of male allyship in menopause and sign up for our training session next month.

In recent months, we've heard from male members of staff who are interested in learning more about menopause to support their colleagues, partners, friends and family.

On 5 February, we’ll be running a Male Allyship training workshop for male members of staff to attend. In this session, you will learn how your support can make a difference to those directly impacted by menopause.

A message from Phil Taylor

Hear from our Vice Chancellor on why being an ally matters.


About the training

The training will be delivered by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace and Matt Balfour, founder of Let’s Go Wellbeing.


The session will cover:

  • what menopause is
  • how menopause can have an impact, especially at work
  • how does the experience of the menopause differ from one person to another
  • what can we do as men to be better informed about the impact of the menopause
  • how we encourage men to be true allies
  • how to have supportive conversations about menopause
  • what support is available in and outside the workplace

Book your place

Please sign up today to show your support.


Register now for this engaging and informative event, which will take place in the School of Management on Wednesday 5 February, 12.30 to 14.00. Spaces will be available on a first come, first served basis.

If you are unable to make it in person, you can also sign up to take part online.


Why it's important to be an ally

Menopause is something every woman will experience at some point in their lives. While it affects everyone differently, the hormonal changes associated with menopause can have an impact on someone’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.


Menopause side effects extend far beyond hot flushes, with an estimated 50 or more symptoms that can affect someone over the course of ten years or more. This can take its toll, particularly in the workplace.

As a University with around a third of our staff currently in this stage of their lives, we’re talking about menopause now more than ever. We aim to decrease the stigma and empower people to feel comfortable in having conversations about menopause – both those going through it and those around them.

It’s vital that men are also a part of the menopause conversation, as it indirectly impacts them as partners, colleagues and friends. If you’re a male line manager, it’s particularly important your team can talk to you if they need support, and you feel equipped to have those conversations.