3 – 7 February is The Big Refresh, our non-teaching week. This is an important break during your course, and a chance for you to catch up on work, focus on your wellbeing, or attend some of the free activities taking place across UAL. All events taking place at Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon are open to all students at those colleges. You're also invited to attend some sessions at London College of Communication - further details below. All activities are free, but please ensure you book in advance for sessions that require it. Any students with accessibility needs will be supported.
Monday 3 February
Free Yoga Class – London College of Communication, SE1 6SB: Arts Students’ Union
18:00 – 19:00, LCC T304
All levels welcome. Mats provided. Wear comfortable clothing suitable for exercise.
It’s All Blakademik – London College of Communication, SE1 6SB: I & ER Projects
19:00 – 21:00
It’s All Blakademik Live is one of the hottest live shows in the UK for intelligent, progressive and engaging debate on issues relevant to the Black community. Previous live debates in 2019, included shows at BoxPark, Jerk Fest and The Stockwell Playhouse. Channel 4 News, talkSport Presenter and creator of It’s All Blakademik, Jordan Jarrett Bryan will be joined by members of his production team to talk about their show and media production. Join us at LCC, Lecture Theatre A for 18.30 and get involved in a discussion on how to enter the broadcast media world and start up your own Media Production company.
Tuesday 4 February
Breakfast Club
10:00 – 11:30, Wimbledon Canteen
Relax, catch-up or start your day at The Big Refresh over free breakfast in the canteen.
Self-directed tours of Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Libraries
An opportunity to visit any of the Camberwell, Chelsea or Wimbledon libraries and browse our resources and see our range of study spaces, including the Camberwell Learning Zone, Ground Floor, Gardens House. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Self-directed tours of London College of Communication Library – SE1 6SB
A chance to visit the LCC Library, browse our resources and see the current Library exhibitions. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Disability Drop-In: University Disability Service
11:00 – 15:00, 08B
Resilience + Wellbeing Lab: Academic Support
11:00 – 13:00, 118
A light-hearted and playful exploration of how we can better understand, experiment and learn to manage our wellbeing and resilience. Come away intrigued, refreshed, and with some new life tools. This is an opportunity to participate in shaping and creating a Resilience Toolkit for our creative community.
Yoga for Creativity: Arts Students’ Union
11:30 -13:00, 211
Release and explore your creativity through meditation and movement, accompanied by music and with the opportunity and freedom to stop to write/draw/explore ideas during the class if inspiration comes.
Book your place here.
Upcycling DIY: Mending and Overprinting: MA skill-sharing Workshops
13:00 – 15:00, 211
Upcycle your garment with sustainable upcycling techniques. Give second life to your old t-shirt and experience the mindful and therapeutic side of repair practices. Remember to bring a pre-loved item of clothing along with you!
Mindful Mending with Molly Martin: Arts Students’ Union
15:00 – 16:30, 118
Professional textile repairer Molly Martin hosts a mending workshop to learn ancient Eastern techniques and repair your most beloved textiles. This workshop specialises in woven repair i.e. cotton, silk, jeans, linen etc. - remember to bring something with you to mend!
Book your place here
Simple Sketch to Iconic Original Artwork: MA skill-sharing Workshop
15:00 – 17:00, 211
Take a throwaway sketch into the uncharted territory of original and unrepeatable iconic artwork using lino, roller and ink on fine Japanese paper.
Wimbledon Library Special Collections Show & Tell: Library Services
15:00 – 16:30, Wimbledon Library
A selection of artists’ books and theatre programmes around the theme of Performance to be facilitated by the librarians. Suggested activities based around the collection items will be available.
Supper Club
16:00 – 18:00, Wimbledon Canteen
Wind down and finish your day with free supper in the canteen.
Wednesday 5 February
Breakfast Club
10:00 – 11:30, Wimbledon Canteen
Relax, catch-up or start your day at The Big Refresh over free breakfast in the canteen.
Self-directed tours of Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Libraries
An opportunity to visit any of the Camberwell, Chelsea or Wimbledon libraries and browse our resources and see our range of study spaces, including the Camberwell Learning Zone, Ground Floor, Gardens House. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Self-directed tours of London College of Communication Library – SE1 6SB
A chance to visit the LCC Library, browse our resources and see the current Library exhibitions. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Manifestines: Zine Workshop
11:00 – 13:00, 211
Reflect on your experiences at Camberwell, Chelsea or Wimbledon so far to suggest changes to improve wellbeing and address social/structural inequalities. No prior experience of zine-making is needed.
#manifestines
Wimbledon Library Special Collections Show & Tell: Library Services
13:00 – 14:00, Wimbledon Library
A selection of artists’ books and theatre programmes around the theme of Performance to be facilitated by the librarians. Suggested activities based around the collection items will be available.
Visit the University Archives and Special Collections Centre: London College of Communication - SE1 6SB
13:00 – 14:00, Archives and Special Collection Centre
Come and find out about the range of material held by the University Archives and Special Collections Centre and how you can consult it for your own learning and/or enjoyment! Items on show will be selected from the Centre’s archives and collections which include posters by graphic designer Tom Eckersley, a diverse Comic Book Collection, objects from the David Usborne Collection and the Archive of film-maker Stanley Kubrick.
Manifestines: Zine Workshop
14:00 – 16:00, 211
Reflect on your experiences at Camberwell, Chelsea or Wimbledon so far to suggest changes to improve wellbeing and address social/structural inequalities. No prior experience of zine-making is needed.
#manifestines
Troubleshooting Lounge: Academic Support
14:00 – 16:30, House 2 Room 1
Struggling with any of element of your academic work? Feeling a bit under pressure about your studies and need to talk it through? Join Jordan and Lee for an informal chat over some tea and a slice of cake. No booking necessary - just drop by!
Sculpt your own wire face: MA skill-sharing Workshop
15:00 – 17:00, 118
Did you know that wire art dates back to 3000 BC? Over time wire has proven itself to be a remarkably forgiving medium to work with. You will learn how to make any image of your choosing into a wire sculpture.
Free Yoga Class: Arts Students’ Union
17:00 – 18:00, Wimbledon Lecture Theatre
All levels welcome. Mats provided. Wear comfortable clothing for exercise.
Supper Club
16:00 – 18:00, Wimbledon Canteen
Wind down and finish your day with some free supper in the canteen.
Thursday 6 February
Disability Drop-In: University Disability Service
11:00 – 15:00, 08B
The Filter Bubble: What you still don’t know – London College of Communication, SE1 6SB: Design School Professional Practices
11:00 – 15:00, D115 The Place
An interactive installation acting as a platform for alternative information. You are invited to come inside to interact with chatbots and see how they spread false information collected from forums.
Fuzzy Spaces: Swap Shop – London College of Communication, SE1 6SB: LCC Design School
12:00 – 17:00, LCC Canteen and Library
A marketplace of minds. We launch you onto lines of flight where bartering and collaboration become second nature. Join us to exchange clothing, ideas and time in spaces that test the boundaries of uncertainty.
Wimbledon Library Special Collections Show & Tell: Library Services
11:00 – 12:00, Wimbledon Library
A selection of artists’ books and theatre programmes around the theme of Performance to be facilitated by the librarians. Suggested activities based around the collection items will be available.
Self-directed tours of Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Libraries
An opportunity to visit any of the Camberwell, Chelsea or Wimbledon libraries and browse our resources and see our range of study spaces, including the Camberwell Learning Zone, Ground Floor, Gardens House. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Self-directed tours of London College of Communication Library – Elephant and Castle
A chance to visit the LCC Library, browse our resources and see the current Library exhibitions. The tours are self-guided, but staff will be on hand to answer any questions.
Representation in front and behind the lens – London College of Communication, SE1 6SB: I & ER Projects
18:00 – 19:30, Lecture Theatre C
David Hevey will talk about his career in media and how he forced organisations such as the BBC to open up to diversity and inclusion. His campaign work in film, television, culture and digital has been about pushing representation in front of and behind the lens.
Friday 7 February
Well-being Reading List Hackathon – London College of Communication, SE1 6SB
13:00 – 14:00, LCC Library
A collaborative event in which the concept of wellbeing is explored and discussed by library staff and students. Students are then encouraged to find relevant books online based on the ideas raised. This activity culminates in the building of 'reading list' of suggested books that the library will subsequently buy for the LCC Library Collection. The hackathon will hopefully provide a valuable and inclusive opportunity for students to ponder the meaning of wellbeing whilst making a tangible contribution to the development for our collections for the benefit of the wider University community.