Centre for Resilience - University of Westminster

18/09/2024

Celebrating the publication of my new chapter "A Narrative approach to practising compassion in higher education"

21/06/2024

Relaxing after organising a great Social Prescribing Conference with the National Academy of Social Prescribing and Social Prescribing Network
Highlights for me were Cormac Russel talking about community. Take homes:
We need Regenerative Communities
Start with what’s strong not with what’s wrong
Make visible the invisible in the community
Not just valued but valuable (mattering matters)
Train how to lead by walking backwards
Build neighbourhoods as communities of health

Highlight was one of my academic heroes Sir Michael Marmot. he did not disappoint. if you are interested in health, watch what he has to say here. https://youtu.be/nxdHM_K7be8?si=OyJb186ONlBzeaFS

17/05/2024

The University of Westminster, The National Academy for Social Prescribing and Social Prescribing Network are delighted to announce the 5th International Social Prescribing Conference, taking place in person at The University of Westminster in London on the 19th and 20th of June 2024.

Book your tickets now for the 5th International Social Prescribing Conference on the 19-20 June at the University of Westminster.

The conference will focus on innovation in social prescribing, including sessions on:

Innovation across Arts, Nature, Heritage, Physical Activity and Digital
Social prescribing for children and young people
Tackling health inequalities around the world
Supporting the workforce
Breaking out of Primary Care: whole system approaches
Evidence and evaluation
Health Inequalities and Major Conditions
The Future of Social Prescribing
The exceptional line-up of speakers and panellists includes Professor Sir Michael Marmot, Professor Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard, Professor Sir Muir Gray, Cormac Russell, Sally Coulthard, Dr Radha Modgil, Gay Palmer and a wide range of leaders, practitioners and academics from the UK and across the world.

Tickets are selling fast – so book now to guarantee your place. Discounts available for students and voluntary sector organisations.

The University of Westminster, The National Academy for Social Prescribing and Social Prescribing Network are delighted to announce the 5th International Social Prescribing Conference, taking place in person at The University of Westminster in London on the 19th and 20th of June 2024.

11/07/2023

Our article just published in Journal of Sports Medicine "Exploring the Impact of a Global Pandemic (COVID-19) on Factors Impacting the Resilience of Top-Tier London Hockey Players"

Introduction. The cessation of all professional and amateur sport due to the COVID-19 pandemic had a dramatic effect on the mental and physical capacity of the United Kingdom populace, but its impact was arguably felt more deeply by the athletic population. Thus, this research explored which....

19/02/2021

On Monday at 5pm I will be talking with others about our new book on the need for compassion in universities to better help us address the systemic challenges we are facing. Why not come along and join us for what should be a very interesting evening.

This event will showcase a variety of material from the book ‘Towards the Compassionate University: From Golden Thread to Global Impact’.

04/10/2018

https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news-and-events/in-the-media/2018/bbc-radio-5-live-bbc-radio-berkshire-justin-haroun-comments-on-how-resilience-can-help-theresa-may-deliver-conference-s-speech

Justin Haroun, Director of Westminster’s Centre for Resilience, was interviewed on how Theresa May could use resilience techniques in preparation speech closing the Conservative Party Conference on Wednesday 3 October.

16/08/2018

Retweeted University of Westminster ():

Congratulations from our Vice-Chancellor and President to everybody who’s secured a place with us this morning 🎓

If you’re currently looking for a place and want to join the Westminster family, call our line now 👉 0800 540 4514

https://t.co/mIE73lRoZz

14/08/2018

Retweeted Justin Haroun ():

Inspiring people, ideas and practices thanks for bringing this community together and inviting back. Looking forward to next year https://t.co/lhUmuscTLJ

24/07/2018

Very courageous of Michelle Morgan; Founder & CEO of Livity for sharing her story of , in , the power of being human and Inspiring to hear her greatest adversity became her biggest inspiration. https://t.co/hOkQSzuz1O

What happens when the boss burns out

12/07/2018

England players seem happier and more grounded – and much of the credit goes to psychologist Pippa Grange. What can the team’s approach teach us all about facing fear and failure?

12/07/2018

England may not have won the game last night... but it’s still great to see the work that’s be done to build the trust, connect, compassion and resilience of the team. All things we support teams & organisations with too https://t.co/5WECg6abqC

England players seem happier and more grounded – and much of the credit goes to psychologist Pippa Grange. What can the team’s approach teach us all about facing fear and failure?