International Day of Happiness
Join us for a celebration of the importance of happiness and well-being in people’s lives
The International Day of Happiness is on 20th March, and Cambridge Biomedical Campus is celebrating joy in life with a series of events throughout the day for staff, patients and the public.
Free Happiness Zumba Class
Come and join us at the Frank Lee Centre for a FREE Zumba Class with Marta Alves for International Day of Happiness on Thursday, 20th March at 7.15am for 45 minutes.
Location: Studio 1 at the Frank Lee Centre. Open to everyone. You don’t have to be a member.
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A performance of happy songs by our Campus Choir at Royal Papworth Hospital
Where: Royal Papworth Hospital atrium
When: noon-12.30pm
We know that music can bring happiness, so what better way to celebrate International Day of Happiness than hosting a performance by our Sing! Choirs at the CBC group?
No need to book, just turn up. Please do not attend the event at Royal Papworth Hospital if you are feeling unwell.
Talk: Brain Boost: Healthy Habits for a Happier Life
Where: in person in Abcam on Campus, as well as online
When: 12.30pm-1.30pm
Join Professor Barbara Sahakian from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge and Clare Hall (co-author of Brain Boost: Healthy Habits for a Happier Life – published in February 2025).
She will discuss the evidence of how healthy lifestyle habits, including exercise, nutrition, social connections, and acts of kindness, profoundly impact brain health, cognition and emotional wellbeing. Come and discover the science-backed tips and practical strategies to sharpen cognition, enhance mood, reduce stress and foster resilience, ultimately helping you to lead a happier, healthier life. Following the talk, there will be time for questions and discussions with the audience.
This takes place in person at Abcam on the CBC. Please note that for this talk only, you will need to book at least 24 hours in advance – there will be no entry on the day due to Abcam’s security procedures. The event will also be live-streamed on this link.
Meeting ID: 268 882 532 422
Passcode: Ja2m8PT3
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Talk: The Balanced Brain – The Science of Mental Health
Where: in person in The Hub on Campus (here on What3Words)
When: 4.30pm-5.30pm
Dr Camilla Nord (MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit) – author of The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health.
Why do surprises make us happy? Why does a seasonal cold make us feel blue? In this talk, Camilla Nord will explain how the biology of the brain and body constructs our sense of happiness, and how the small things we do to lift our mood during a day – a piece of chocolate, a coffee, laughing with a friend – sometimes work on the same pathways in our brain as the latest pharmacological treatments for mental health disorders.
Come and enjoy a piece of cake and a drink or coffee from the bar. Please note the refreshments are not supplied.
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Sip and Paint at the Hub (SOLD OUT)
Where: in person in The Hub on Campus
When: 6-8pm
Come enjoy an evening, painting a masterpiece under the tutelage of three professional artists while having fun and sipping your favourite drink and take your painted canvas away at the end of the evening!
Cost: £10 per head includes all you need for the painting session.
Buy your own refreshments from the bar: beer, wine, soft drinks and coffee are available, plus delicious food.
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