Movember 2024

Movember is an annual event to raise awareness of men’s health, particularly mental health, prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s suicide.

As part of our wider 'Inclusion and Wellbeing' calendar activity, this year we aim to bring our community together to spark conversations about men’s health and encourage men to “be the hero of their own story,” by promoting self-care and wellness.

It’s time to unite - and Movember have themed ways you can get involved: 

• “Grow a mo” - If there's one thing it is known for, it's this. Growing a moustache is their symbol for better men’s health. It also grabs attention and starts important conversations. So give it a go – it shows the world you stand for healthier men and a healthier world. 
• “Mo-ve for mental health” - 60 men are lost to suicide globally, every hour. You don't need to grow a moustache to take part in Movember. At Aberystwyth we encourage you to own your own personal challenge around the number ’60. - you could run or walk 60km during November, cycle 60km per week, swim 60 lengths per session or practice 60 minutes of yoga per week.
• “Host a Mo-ment” - On average, more than 13 men in the UK take their own lives every day. Host an event or attend one of the below to help raise awareness and funds for men’s health.
• “Mo Your Own Way” - There are many ways to better men’s health. Climb a mountain, break a personal best, quit a bad habit for a month or take on a dare for men’s health. Do it your way and you won’t go wrong.

If you’re interested in setting a personal challenge, organising an event or simply be part of the community –  join our ‘Movember Microsoft Teams channel' which will help you keep in touch and to meet others taking part. 

Donations help make a real difference, nationally and globally, to the projects supported by the Movember charity. You can donate and support the endeavours of 'Aber Movember Team' here. 

We already have some events and activities planned for this month and we’d love to have you join us  – keep checking, as more will be added as things get confirmed.

Date	Activity
7th, 15th, 20th and 27th November	Papyrus – the prevention of young suicide charity are on campus (room 2.67, Student Welcome Centre) for any staff or student to drop in for confidential support and advice - for yourself if you're struggling with thoughts of suicide, or advice if you are concerned about someone else.
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th November	Dyfed Drug and Alcohol Service (DDAS) – are on campus between 930am - 4:30pm (room 2.67, Student Welcome Centre) for any staff or student to drop in for confidential support and advice. For any adult over the age of 18 with a drug or alcohol problem in Dyfed. DDAS support service users who have drug and/or alcohol problems themselves or who are concerned about someone else’s drug and/or alcohol use.
Tuesday 19 November	Coffee morning - International Men’s Day 10am-12pm Ty Trafod / Dialogue Centre, Visualisation Centre To mark this global awareness day which aims to support men and boys’ wellbeing, awareness and conversation. The coffee morning will form part of a series of events taking place in November in support of men’s health.  The setting will provide an informal space to bring together our staff community, with a view to sparking conversations about health and wellbeing.
Saturday 23 November	White Ribbon Day AU is planning a volunteer takeover of Aberystwyth parkrun as part of our commitment to White Ribbon Day and to raise awareness about preventing men's violence against women and girls. You can register as a volunteer here or come along at 840am to take part by walking or running parkrun (wearing white) .
Wednesday 27 November	Webinar - “Men, Masculinity and Mental Health”. Care first are delivering a free webinar (12-1pm), open to all staff that will cover the following areas: Men & Mental Health, Toxic Masculinity, Anxiety & depression, Men & Suicide, Conclusion, What can we do and Hopes for the future.  Click here to register
Saturday 30 November	Aberystwyth RFC vs St Clears Social meet to watch this home game for the town's rugby team (kick off 2.30pm). Email Dylan Jones dej20@aber.ac.uk if interested (entry fee ticket not included).